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| Creator: | Alper, Joanne F. |
| Title: | Joanne F. Alper Memorabilia |
| Dates: | 1892-1988 |
| Size: | 5 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Syracuse University memorabilia collected by Joanne F. Alper |
| 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
Judge Joanne F. Alper (b. 1950) graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in American Studies. She was admitted to the honorary societies Eta Pi Upsilon and Phi Alpha Theta and was a member of the sorority Alpha Delta Pi and president of Hillel. Alper received her Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School. Her career in law includes her appointment to the 17th Circuit of Virginia as a Circuit Court Judge from 1998 to her retirement in 2012. Alper was appointed to the Syracuse University Board of Trustees and the College of Law Board of Advisors, and elected president of the Syracuse University Alumni Association. In 2011 she received the Arents Award, Syracuse University's highest honor for alumni.
Scope and Content Note
The Joanne F. Alper Memorabilia contains commemorative and collectable items Alper collected that showcase aspects of Syracuse University’s history related to athletics, student activities, and campus buildings. These items include glassware, a banner, pennants, tickets, and postcards, among others. Several items also commemorate undefeated and championship-winning Syracuse Orange football seasons.
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
Various materials were removed and placed in the Syracuse University Student Publications Collection, Syracuse University Printed Materials Collection, Syracuse University Alumni Clubs and Associations Reference Collection, and Syracuse University Commencement Reference Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Joanne F. Alper Memorabilia,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Joanne F. Alper in 2021.
Processing Information
The champagne bottle was drained of its liquid for preservation purposes. Fragile items were wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and papers were placed in folders. All items were placed in acid-free boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Halsey Van Allen
Date: 2022
Revision history: