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Syracuse University Clipping Files

A description of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Jaihyun Park and Meg Mason
Date: 2018



Historical Note

Syracuse University was founded on March 24, 1870, when its Board of Trustees signed the University charter and certificate of incorporation, acting on a proposal put forth earlier that year at the Methodist State Convention. Despite its modest beginnings, the story of Syracuse University has been one of remarkable growth and progress. The University’s population has expanded from a few dozen local students to over 21,000 students from all over the world. Significant eras of development in campus building and academic programs included the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries and the post-World War II years. The second half of the twentieth century saw the University transform into a modern research institution with international connections.


Scope and Content Note

The Syracuse University Clipping Files are a rich source of historical information about the University. The collection comprises mostly clipped articles from newspapers and other publications as well as other materials that provide biographical and other information. The clippings are divided into two groups. The largest set of clippings are of individual alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors. The second set is arranged by topic, including schools and colleges, athletics, campus buildings, student activities, and special events.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

There are no restrictions for this collection.

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

Many subjects in the Clipping Files may also be found in other collections in the University Archives, such as the Photograph Collection.


Selected Search Terms

Names

Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Alumni and alumnae.
College buildings.
College sports.
Student activities.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Clippings files.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Clipping Files,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Materials for the Clipping Files have come from a variety of sources. For many years University Archives staff clipped from newspapers and other publications and filed articles in the collection. Campus offices and outside donors have also provided clippings.

Processing Information

These records are not processed.


Arrangement

The collection is arranged in alphabetical order either by name or subject.


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Inventory

An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.