The Munitz Chess Collection, donated to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library by Dr. Barry Munitz in 2006, is comprised of over 400 volumes of rare chess books and serials. The collection also includes over 50 chess sets which exhibit a wide variety of artistic styles, materials, and designs, each offering a unique complement to the art of the game. 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.

over 50 chess sets

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