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Joseph Slezak Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Slezak, Joseph.
Title: Joseph Slezak Papers
Dates: 1955-1961
Size: 4.25 linear feet
Abstract: Papers related to Joseph Slezak's time as a student at 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

Joseph Slezak (1938-2021) attended Syracuse University from 1956 to 1960 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. At Syracuse University, he was a member of the intramural bowling team and the American Marketing Association. He joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and served in both active and reserve duty for eight years postgraduation.

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Scope and Content Note

The Joseph Slezak Papers contain correspondence, booklets, and other materials related to Slezak’s time as a student at Syracuse University. This includes academic, new student, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and commencement materials, as well as football tickets, a career services handbook, and a fraternity rush booklet.

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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

Course bulletins from 1954 to 1960 were removed and placed in the following collections: Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science Records, Syracuse University Graduate School Records, Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse University School of Speech and Dramatic Art Records, Syracuse University Office of the Registrar Records, and Whitman School of Management Records. Additionally, a November 1956 copy of The Syracusan was moved to the Syracuse University Student Publications Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Slezak, Joseph.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
United States. Army. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Subjects

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

Types of material

Booklets.
Correspondence.
Handbooks.
Identity cards.
Newspaper clippings.
Tickets.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Joseph Slezak Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Barbara Swartwout in 2022.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in acid-free folders and box.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Halsey Van Allen
Date: 2022
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Papers
Box 1 Career and placement services 1959-1960
Box 1 Commencement 1960
Box 1 Course materials 1958-1959
Box 1 Football tickets 1959
Box 1 Greek letter societies 1956-1957
Box 1 New student materials 1956-1957
Box 1 Registration 1956-1959
Box 1 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) 1956-1958, undated
Box 1 Syracuse University information booklets 1955-1960
MC 0-2 Syracuse University schedule of courses, newspaper 1958
Box 1 University communications 1956-1961

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