Syracuse University Press Publications
A description of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University Press. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Press Publications |
| Dates: | 1944-2016 |
| Size: | 91 boxes (91 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | This collection comprises books printed by Syracuse University Press. |
| 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 |
Historical Note
Syracuse University Press was founded in 1943 by Chancellor William Pearson Tolley as a means to publish and disseminate scholarly research and to extend the University’s reach and academic reputation. The Press has gained national and international acclaim by publishing award-winning and ground-breaking books. With more than 1,700 titles in print, the Press supports the central mission of the University to teach, to support research initiatives, and to disseminate scholarship.The Press seeks to produce rigorously edited, beautifully designed, and critically acclaimed books in specialized areas.
Scope and Content Note
Syracuse University Press Publications is made up of books printed by the Press. Publications mostly cover specialized areas, including New York State, Middle East Studies, Judaica, Irish Studies, Native American Studies, Television and Popular Culture, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Sports and Entertainment. This collection comprises a copy of record of what the Press publishes, beginning with its first publications in the mid-1940s through to the present.
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.
School, college and department records are restricted to the office of origin for 30 years. Requests to use restricted records must be obtained in writing from the office of origin.
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
Publications in this collection should be accessible in the Syracuse University Libraries' general collections.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Press Publications,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The University Archives periodically has received publications from the Press since its founding.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Meg Mason
Date: 2017
Revision history: