Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection
An inventory of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection |
| Dates: | circa 1890s-1950s |
| Size: | 4.25 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Glass plate negatives of the Syracuse University campus, programs, and events |
| 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
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 Glass Plate Negative Collection contains glass plate negatives of various subjects related to Syracuse University. Included are images documenting campus grounds, the surrounding area, and University buildings such as the Old Oval, Hall of Languages, Carnegie Library, Yates Castle, and Archbold Stadium. There are negatives of sporting events including track and field, crew, and football, as well as campus and student traditions like the freshman/sophomore rushes and Moving Up Day. Also included are images of the Student Army Training Corps (SATC) at Syracuse University during World War I, including images of SATC classes and construction projects on the University campus. Finally, the collection includes images of the Syracuse University Andean Expedition of 1930. This expedition of University researchers traveled to the northern Andes Mountains in Venezuela to document the climate, flora and fauna, and people of the area.
This collection includes materials that users may find objectionable due to racist images. Items in this collection are presented for their historic and research value.
Alternative Formats
Most items in the Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection have been digitized.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Because the glass plate negatives are fragile, they are restricted, but digital images of the collection may be viewed online. Please consult with an archivist to obtain permission to view the original negatives.
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
Glass plate negatives documenting the work of Howard G. Case were removed and placed in the Howard G. Case Collection.
Additional images of Syracuse University history can be found in the Syracuse University Photograph Collection and the Syracuse University Lantern Slide Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
No acquisition information is available for this collection.
Processing Information
Glass plate negatives were placed in acid-free enclosures and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Vanessa St.Oegger-Menn
Date: 2021
Revision history: February 2024 - link to digital collection added (MAM)