George Patten Papers
An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Ariana Spatola
Date: June 2019
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Finding aid created by: Ariana Spatola
Date: June 2019
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| Creator: | Patten, George A. |
| Title: | George Patten Papers |
| Dates: | 1931-1986 |
| Size: | 2 boxes, 0.75 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Syracuse University reunion materials from alumnus George Patten |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
George A. Patten (1909-1997) is an alumnus of Syracuse University and graduated in 1931. Patten worked at the Miller Paper Company part time during college then full time after graduating, retiring in 1973 as vice president. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association for 63 years and the Alpha Tau Omega Aid fund for 35 years. Patten was active in the organization of alumni reunions at Syracuse University. He participated in his community as a member of the South Presbyterian church, Cross Roads Lodge, and senior corps of retired executives as well as the past master of Salina Lodge. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
The George Patten Papers consist of correspondence, notes, brochures, and programs regarding the 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 50th, and 55th Syracuse University class reunions for the class of 1931 as well as memorabilia including buttons and two orange and blue alumni beanies.
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.
The Syracuse University Archives has a clipping file on George A. Patten.
Names
Patten, George A.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
Class reunions.
Higher education.
Types of Material
Brochures.
Correspondence.
Memorabilia.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
George Patten Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The George Patten Papers were donated by Hayden Patten in May 1997.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders and boxes.
Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.
Papers
| Papers | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 20th reunion materials 1951 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | 25th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Clippings 1956 | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1956 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1956 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1956 | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 30th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Correspondence 1961 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1961 | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 35th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Clippings 1966 | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1965-1966 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1965-1966 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1964-1966 | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 40th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Correspondence 1970-1971 | |||||||||||
| Name tag block letter press 1971 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1969-1971 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1971 | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 45th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Clippings 1975-1976 | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1971-1976 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1973-1976 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1976-1977 | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | 50th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Clippings 1981 | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1980-1981 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1981-1982 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1980-1981 | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | 55th reunion materials | ||||||||||
| Clippings 1985-1987 | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1985-1986 | |||||||||||
| Notes 1985 | |||||||||||
| Printed materials 1986 | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | 60th annual commencement 1931 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Memorabilia circa 1981 | ||||||||||