Summary |
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| Creator: | Spear, Ruby. |
| Title: | Ruby Spear Papers |
| Dates: | 1913-1916 |
| Size: | 1 folder |
| Abstract: | Materials and photographs from Ruby Spear's experience as an undergraduate 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
Ruby Spear (1891-1983) graduated from the Teacher's College at Syracuse University in 1916 with a specialization in art. She was a member of the Women's League and the Y.W.C.A. during her time on campus. After graduation, Spear worked as an art teacher at Mayville Central School in Mayville, New York. Her married name was Page.
Scope and Content Note
The Ruby Spear Papers contain printed material and photographs from her time as an undergraduate student at Syracuse University. The collection offers a snapshot of student life in the 1910s, containing Ruby's dance cards from two events, coupon books for Syracuse University sporting events, and programs from formal dinners held for students. This collection also contains a Women's League rules and regulations pamphlet that reveals what life was like for women at Syracuse University at that time.
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There are no access restrictions for this collection.
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
The Syracuse University Archives has more materials related to the Women's League in the Syracuse University Student Government Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ruby Spear Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Kelly Weidman in 2021.
Processing Information
Photographs and small materials were placed in Mylar sleeves and all materials were placed in an acid-free folder.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Emily Banach
Date: 2021
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