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Syracuse University Dames Records

An inventory of the records at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Syracuse University Dames.
Title: Syracuse University Dames Records
Dates: 1939-1979
Size: 5 boxes (4.75 linear feet)
Abstract: Materials and scrapbooks made by the Syracuse University Dames organization
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

The Syracuse University Dames was an organization at Syracuse University for wives of students, or married female students. It was one chapter of a larger nationwide organization known as the National Association of University Dames. The Syracuse University Dames was established as a group in October of 1930. The organization ceased to exist sometime after 1979.

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Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of materials dated 1939 to 1979. Types of materials in this collection include scrapbooks, booklets, notes, ledgers, and other information relating to the running of the Syracuse University Dames.

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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.

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Related Material

Materials from the Syracuse University Women's Club and Women of the University Community were removed from this collection.

The University Archives holds collections on other women's organizations, such as the Women of the University Community and the Syracuse University Women's Club of Auburn.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

National Association of University Dames.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University Dames.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Housewives -- United States.
Women -- Societies and clubs.
Higher education.

Types of material

Ledgers (account books)
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Dames Records,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Syracuse University Archives in 1995 by Ethel Phillips.

Processing Information

Materials were rehoused into acid free folders, then placed into archival boxes.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Natalie Pace
Date: 2018
Revision history:

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Arrangement

The materials are arranged in alphabetical order.

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Inventory

Syracuse University Dames
Oversize 2 Activities scrapbook 1960-1966
Box 1 Constitution, newsletter, and information 1973-1979
Box 1 Dames and quilting club 1977-1978
Box 1 Dames early years scrapbook 1939-1947
Oversize 4 Dames later years scrapbook 1973-1979
Box 1 Dittos and originals undated
Box 1 Financial ledgers 1975-1979
Box 1 Garage sale information and forms 1978
Oversize 1 National Association of University Dames scrapbook 1956-1960
Box 1 Photographs undated
Box 1 Reference manual 1977
Box 1 Secretary's notes 1978-1979
Oversize 3 Syracuse University Dames newsletter scrapbook 1967-1970

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