We were honored to welcome author and creative leader Tatiana Pagés-Cortiñas and her husband to the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library at The City College of New York for a second generous donation to our special collections.
This most recent gift includes 35 additional volumes, among them two beautifully preserved editions of El Álbum de Oro from the Trujillo era — a rare and significant acquisition. These particular volumes will replace our existing, fragile copies, ensuring safer access for researchers and scholars exploring this critical chapter in Dominican history.
During the visit, Tatiana graciously signed a copy of her book, The Admiral, the Ballerina & Mr. Switche, which was part of her original donation. This personal touch added even more meaning to the moment, reflecting her deep commitment to preserving and sharing Dominican stories.
Tatiana’s full contribution now totals 97 books, each carefully selected and rich in historical and cultural value. These works enhance our holdings across topics such as Dominican political history, literature, identity, and the arts — serving as a vital resource for students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
We are also proud to note that The Admiral, the Ballerina & Mr. Switche was originally cataloged in WorldCat by our library, making us the first institution to list this important title.
We are deeply grateful for Tatiana Pagés-Cortiñas’s continued support and generosity. Her contributions help further our mission to document, preserve, and make accessible the complex histories of the Dominican people.
Stay tuned for more updates as we catalog and integrate these materials into our collections. We look forward to seeing the impact of her gift unfold in classrooms, research, and new generations of scholarship.