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This page provides contact information for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For general information about the FDR Library, call 1 (800) FDR-VISIT or email Roosevelt.Library@nara.gov . Please see Get Involved! for information about volunteer opportunities, internships, and research grants.
For information about the National Park Service -- including the Home of FDR National Historic Site -- and other historic sites in Historic Hyde Park click here.
Table of Contents
Choose from the following list or scroll down to see all contact information.
Special Weather NoticeDuring the winter months, inclement weather sometimes prompts the delay or closure of the Library. If you plan to visit during these periods, please dial the Library's weather line at (845) 486-7777 to determine the Library's status each day. |
Contact the Archives
The Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Research Room is open Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on all federal holidays. For more information about visiting for research, please see Plan a Research Visit.
Archives Research QuestionsArchives staff is available to answer general research questions and questions about the Library's archival holdings. You may send a research inquiry to the attention of our staff by email, fax, postal mail, or through our online Ask the Archivist form. However you choose to contact us, please provide as much detailed information as possible about your research interest so that we may best address your inquiry. Someone will respond to your request within 10 working days. You may also contact the research room:
By Telephone: (845) 486-1142. |
For information about donation and appraisal of archival material, please see Donate.
Contact the Museum
Museum hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily November through March; and then from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. April through October. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Admission is charged. See Visitor Information for details about admission and location.
Museum Research QuestionsMuseum staff is available to answer research questions about the Museum's objects and exhibitions. You may send a research query to the attention of our staff by email, fax, or postal mail. Please provide as much detailed information as possible so that we may best address your inquiry. If possible, include a photograph of any relevant objects/documents. Someone will respond to your request within 10 working days.
Email:
Museum.FDR@nara.gov
Appraisals |
Donations
The Museum collects items related to the lives and careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and their friends, family and associates. We also accept materials that relate to political, social, military, diplomatic, and cultural life in America during the 1930s and 1940s. While we do not accept unsolicited donations, please
Contact the Museum
if you are interested in donating objects.
Internships
The Museum has a summer internship program for students. To learn more about the program and to obtain an application, visit Get Involved!
Contact the Education Specialist
If you have questions about education programs, teacher workshops, National History Day or other education matters please contact Jeff Urbin by telephone at (845) 486-7761 or by email at jeffrey.urbin@nara.gov .
To schedule a field trip please contact Darian Rivera by telephone at (845) 486-7751 or by email at darian.rivera@nara.gov.
Contact Public Programs and Public Relations
If you have a media inquiry, public affairs issue or specific questions/comments about the public programs and events of the Roosevelt Library contact Cliff Laube, Public Programs Specialist by telephone at (845) 486-7745 or by email at clifford.laube@nara.gov.
To speak with someone about using the Wallace Center for a business meeting or event* contact Darian Rivera by telephone at (845) 486-7751 or by email at darian.rivera@nara.gov.
*Non-profit or corporate events only, no private functions.
Staff Directory
Contact Information for Staff of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum
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Administration |
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Director |
Cynthia M. Koch |
(845) 486-7752 |
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Deputy Director |
Lynn A. Bassanese |
(845) 486-7741 |
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Administrative Officer |
JoAnn Morse |
(845) 486-7744 |
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Facility Manager |
Frank Ingargiola |
(845) 486-7754 |
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Assistant to the Director |
Elaine Murphy |
(845) 486-7752 |
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Office Automation Clerk |
Jocelyn M. Sprenger |
(845) 486-7758 |
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Archives |
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ALL RESEARCH INQUIRIES |
Research Room |
(845) 486-1142 |
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Supervisory Archivist |
Bob Clark |
(845) 486-7742 |
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Archivist |
Mark A. Renovitch |
(845) 486-7757 |
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Archivist |
Alycia J. Vivona |
(845) 486-7762 |
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Archivist |
Virginia H. Lewick |
(845) 486-7750 |
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Archivist |
Kirsten Strigel Carter |
(845) 486-7755 |
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Archives Specialist |
Karen P. Anson |
(845) 486-7740 |
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Archives Technician |
Matthew C. Hanson |
(845) 486-7760 |
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Museum |
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| All inquiries | Museum Department | Museum.FDR@nara.gov | (845) 486-7763 |
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Supervisory Curator |
Herman Eberhardt |
(845) 486-7763 |
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Exhibits Specialist |
James Sauter |
(845) 486-7756 |
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Collections Manager |
Michelle M. Frauenberger |
(845) 486-7743 |
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Museum Technician |
Katherine Sardino |
(845) 486-7743 |
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Museum Aide |
Gerald S. Kolenda |
(845) 486-7749 |
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Education and Public Programs |
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Education Specialist |
Jeffrey S. Urbin |
(845) 486-7761 |
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Public Programs Specialist |
Clifford J. Laube |
(845) 486-7745 |
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Special Events Coordinator |
Darian W. Rivera |
(845) 486-7751 |
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Sales Store |
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Sales Operations Manager |
Amy V. Northup |
(845) 486-7753 |
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Sales Operations Asst. Manager |
LeslieAynn Miller |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
Marion J. Whalen |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
Winifred P. Boeckel |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
William Spindler |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
Sal Assenza |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
Marion Merola |
(845) 486-1140 |
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Sales Store Clerk |
Christine Zwinscher |
(845) 486-1140 |
