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| Creator: | Raynor, Milton D. |
| Title: | Milton D. Raynor Papers |
| Dates: | 1910-1935 |
| Size: | 1 box and 1 file case drawer (2.5 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | The Milton D. Raynor Papers include correspondences, notebooks, and technical drawings from his 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
Milton D. Raynor (1889-1974) studied mechanical engineering at Syracuse University and graduated in 1913.
Born in Free Port, Long Island, Raynor was a natural athlete and earned a scholarship to Syracuse University in 1910. He entered the College of Applied Science to study engineering and played catcher for the varsity baseball team all four years. Raynor worked hard to pay his way through college on his own; during summers he would return home to work for his father and played baseball for extra money.
Raynor eventually found work at an engineering firm after earning his degree. He continued to play baseball and even tried out for the Boston Red Sox before an injury to his arm ended his ideas of playing professionally. In 1917, Raynor served in World War I and was sent to France to do meteorology work for the Signal Corps. In 1919, he returned home and, unable to find any engineering jobs, returned to Long Island to work for his father. He remained physically active for most of his life, swimming and diving regularly until he injured his back performing a Flying Dutchman at the age of 65.
Milton D. Raynor died in 1974.
Scope and Content Note
The Milton D. Raynor Papers include his course readings, notebooks, and technical drawings from his time as a student at Syracuse University. Also included are correspondence with baseball coaches, an athletic certificate, Syracuse University bulletins, and a commencement program. The bulk of the materials are from 1910 to 1913 when he was a student.
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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 for this material is as follows:
The Milton D. Raynor Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Marian Stalz donated the Milton D. Raynor Papers to the Archives in 1980.
Processing Information
Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Tim Carter
Date: 2016
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