Afrofuturism
One of the most popular and actively researched sub-genres today is Afrofuturism, and our collection is strong and growing.
Notable Collections
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Asian-American Film
The Libraries has worked with the Asian American studies program and other stakeholders to build a robust collection of Asian American videos.
Gotham Book Mart Collection
The Gotham Book Mart was a vital bookstore in the New York literary scene from its creation in 1920 to its closing in 2006. In 2008, after the closure of the bookstore, the Penn Libraries received the remaining stock of books, along with papers and other items from this landmark institution.
Hindi & Bollywood Film
The Van Pelt Video Collection is home to more than 1,200 Hindi-language films as well as scholarly and popular books about Hindi and Bollywood film culture.
Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (Furness Shakespeare Library)
The Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library focuses on Shakespeare’s works, their history and theatrical context, and the long tradition of Shakespearian criticism.
LGBT Film
Penn has a large and visible LGBT community, and the Van Pelt Video Collection reflects its broad interests in its acquisitions, which include documentaries as well as popular, mainstream, art house and independently released LGBT-themed films.
Positive Psychology Collection
The University of Pennsylvania has long been known as a central spot for the study of positive psychology.
Rudolf Serkin Papers
Rudolf Serkin (1903-1991) was an American classical pianist known as one of the 20th century’s greatest soloists and for fostering a vibrant culture of chamber music via the Marlboro Music School and Festival.