Highlights from the Munitz Chess Collection are now on display in the library, in the exhibit area of Library North.
The Munitz Chess Collection, donated to the University Library by Dr. Barry Munitz in 2006, is comprised of 52 chess sets and over 400 volumes of rare chess books and serials. Dr. Barry Munitz served as chancellor of the California State University system from 1991 to 1999 and is currently Trustee Professor, California State University, Los Angeles.
The chess set collection includes a wide variety of artistic styles, materials, and designs, each offering a unique compliment to the art of the game. The collection’s rare books and serials document the vast array of volumes dedicated to this subject and offer a rich and valuable resource.
