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Asa and Charles Dutton Papers

An inventory of their papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Dutton, Asa.
Title: Asa and Charles Dutton Papers
Dates: 1902-1911
Size: 1 box and 1 file cabinet drawer (2 linear feet)
Abstract: Personal items, printed material, and student memorabilia
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

Asa and Charles Dutton were brothers who attended Syracuse University between 1902 and 1909. They were both members of the Syracuse chapter of Psi Upsilon. Asa Dutton obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy in political economy in 1907, while Charles Dutton obtained a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1909.

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Scope and Content Note

The Asa and Charles Dutton Papers comprise materials relating to their time at Syracuse University. The collection includes Syracuse University Athletic Association tickets, correspondence, broadsides, coursework, Greek event invitations, and University publications. Of particular note are a cyanotype of Winchell Hall and a humorous instructional broadside for the freshman class of 1907. These materials document student life and campus activities and events in the early 1900s.

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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

Information about Asa and Charles Dutton can also be found in the Onondagan Collection in the University Archives.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Dutton, Asa.
Dutton, Charles.
Psi Upsilon Fraternity.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

College students.
Greek letter societies.
Student activities.
Higher education.

Types of material

Broadsides (notices)
Calling cards.
Cyanotypes (photographic prints)
Invitations.
Lecture notes.
Picture postcards.
Programs (documents)

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Asa and Charles Dutton Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Alace Humphreville donated these papers to the University Archives in 1999.

Processing Information

Materials were rehoused in archival folders and box.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: L. Abby Houston and Meg Mason
Date: 2018
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Folders are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Papers
Box 1 Athletics 1903-1907
FC 2-1 Broadsides circa 1907 Oversize
Box 1 Correspondence 1906-1907
Box 1 Course materials 1904-1907
Box 1 Cyanotype of Winchell Hall circa 1907
Box 1 Greek materials 1904-1911 (2 folders)
Box 1 Miscellaneous events 1902-1907
Box 1 Publications 1904-1908 (2 folders)
Box 1 Receipts 1906-1907

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