Summary |
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| Creator: | Driscoll, Ambrose Charles. |
| Title: | Ambrose Charles Driscoll Diplomas |
| Dates: | 1887 |
| Size: | 2.5 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Ambrose Charles Driscoll's diplomas from Syracuse University |
| 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
Ambrose Charles Driscoll (b. 1866) attended Syracuse University from 1883 to 1887. He was a member of the Sigma Psi fraternity, an editor for the Onondagan yearbook, and a member of the baseball and polo teams. Driscoll went on to a career as a civil engineer for the State of New York working on the canals in various capacities.
Scope and Content Note
The Ambrose Charles Driscoll Diplomas comprise two bachelor's degrees awarded to Driscoll in 1887, one in civil engineering and one in philosophy. The diplomas have blue and pink ribbons, which were Syracuse University's official colors between 1873 and 1890.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ambrose Charles Driscoll Diplomas,
University Archives,
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Acquisition Information
Gift of Charles Driscoll in 2021.
Processing Information
Items were treated for preservation and flattening purposes and were placed in custom archival housing.
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Created by: Halsey Van Allen
Date: 2022
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