National Society of Black Engineers Syracuse University Chapter Records
An inventory of its records at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
|
| Creator: | National Society of Black Engineers (U.S.) |
| Title: | National Society of Black Engineers Syracuse University Chapter Records |
| Dates: | 1988-2002 |
| Size: | 1 box (0.5 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | Publications, event programs, and photographs from the Syracuse University chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers |
| 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 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was founded in 1974 at Purdue University in order to improve the recruitment and retention of its black engineering students. Since then, there have been more than 500 chapters founded in the United States and abroad, with over 17,000 members. As stated by the NSBE, their mission is to “increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
The Syracuse University collegiate chapter hosts a number of programs, including the Pre-Collegiate Initiation Program, in which members tutor K-12 students in math and science, and door-to-door informational visits through A Walk for Education.
Scope and Content Note
The collection comprises event programs, publications, clippings, and other materials related to the administration of the club for the Syracuse University chapter of the NSBE. There is also a scrapbook with photographs, which was disassembled and placed into folders during processing.
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.
Selected Search Terms
Names
Subjects
Types of material
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
National Society of Black Engineers Syracuse University Chapter Records,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The Archives has a limited amount of information about the acquisition. The materials were donated in 1999. Some materials were also provided by Sean Page and were included in the initial donation.
Processing Information
Materials were rehoused in archival folders and box. The scrapbook was photocopied to preserve documentation of the original page layout, then photos were removed and placed in archival protective sheets and folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Erin Gravley
Date: 2018
Revision history: