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David H. Ryel Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2015

Biography

Photograph of David H. Ryel

David H. Ryel was an architecture student at Syracuse University in the early 20th century. He earned his certificate in architecture in 1911. According to his family, he worked on his certificate for seven years, taking time away from his studies to earn money to pay for his classes. During these breaks, Ryel would work as a teacher in the Tug Hill Plateau area (located northeast of Syracuse) or even as a cook. Upon graduating, he worked as an architect in Rochester, where he raised his family.

Scope and Content Note

The David H. Ryel Papers consist of architectural drawings and watercolors of buildings and structures created by Ryel that were completed during his time at Syracuse University. The plates are most likely part of an assignment, as well as several of the watercolors, since many of them have a Syracuse University or dated stamp on them. Also in the collection are photographs and a program that relate to Ryel's time at Syracuse University.

All measurements are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.

Unless otherwise noted, all drawings and sketches are signed by David Ryel.

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.

Related Material

The Archives also holds the School of Architecture Records.

Selected Search Terms

Names

Ryel, David H. (Architect)
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Architecture -- Designs and plans.
Architects.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Architectural drawings (visual works)
Photographs.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

David H. Ryel Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of David H. Ryel's grandchildren in 2010.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in acid free folders and placed in a map case drawer.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by size in folders. Materials in each folder are arranged in alphabetical order.

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