Summary |
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| Creator: | Gleason, Margaret. |
| Title: | Margaret Gleason Papers |
| Dates: | between 1945-1949 |
| Size: | 1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | The Margaret Gleason Papers contain artwork created during her time as a student at Syracuse University. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Margaret Gleason (1927-2013) was an illustrator and 1949 graduate of Syracuse University.
Gleason was originally from Groton, New York. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University after studying illustration and participating in various activities and organizations. Gleason was a member of the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts, the International Women’s Association, Methodist fellowship, Tambourine & Bones, and Campus Chest during her time as a student.
In 1950 she married Ed S. Hill and moved to Dryden, New York. She worked as an English and math textbook illustrator and provided piano and guitar lessons for young students.
Scope and Content Note
The Margaret Gleason Papers comprise original artwork in various media, including drawings, etching, painting, calligraphy, and scratchboard. The pieces in the collection are assumed to be from her time at Syracuse University because many of the pieces have a grade or evaluation written on them.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Margaret Gleason Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The Margaret Gleason Papers were purchased by the Syracuse University Special Collections Research Center and transferred to the University Archives in 2016.
Processing Information
The materials were rehoused in acid-free folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Maggie Teschler
Date: 2016
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