The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project: Hip-Hop Archives
Boston
Harvard University | Hip-Hop Archive
NYC
The New York Public Library | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801 Second Floor
- Hip-Hop Archive Project files
- Hip-hop flyers collection 1977-1985
- Bill Adler Hip-Hop Research Collection
Schedule
Dear Robert DiFazio,
Your appointment request for 11/4/2025 11:00:00 AM in Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, Schomburg has been received. Staff will contact you to confirm your appointment and requests.
Your research visit will take place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, entrance at 135th St and Malcolm X Blvd. The Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division reading room is on the second floor of the building. Please note this division’s appointments are confirmed 2 - 6 weeks ahead of the requested appointment date. Please see our current hours listed below.
Tuesday - Saturday:
11am - 1:30pm
Closed 1:30pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 5:00pm
You need a New York Public Library Card to access our collections. You can apply online prior to your appointment and pick it up when you arrive. Please have identification with your name and address with you.
CHECK IN Please check in with security upon your arrival for access to the second floor. You will be required to leave all but the following with our security.
NYPL Library Card Pencils Electronic Devices
Contact schomburgarchives@nypl.org if you have questions.