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Elizabeth Stevens Papers

An inventory of her papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Stevens, Elizabeth, 1921-1996.
Title: Elizabeth Stevens Papers
Dates: 1939-1942
Size: 1.75 linear feet
Abstract: Papers related to Elizabeth Stevens' 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

Elizabeth Stevens (1921-1996) was a Syracuse University alumna. She attended Syracuse University from 1939 to 1942 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in speech. Stevens was a member of the sorority Alpha Chi Omega and the Radio Workshop. After graduation, Stevens worked in radio for 11 years and hosted her own show. Her married name was Van de Walker.

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Scope and Content Note

The Elizabeth Stevens Papers include photographs, programs, and other materials related to Stevens’ time as a student at Syracuse University and her involvement as a participant in and spectator at campus events, Greek letter organizations, and athletics.

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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

A songbook was removed and added to the Lambda Chi Alpha Collection and newspaper clippings were added to the Clippings Collection. Additionally, a 1943 copy of Alumni News was placed in the Syracuse University Alumni Reference Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Stevens, Elizabeth, 1921-1996.
Alpha Chi Omega.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

College students.
Commencement ceremonies.
Greek letter societies.
Higher education.

Types of material

Dance cards.
Invitations.
Photographs.
Programs (documents)
Song sheet.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Elizabeth Stevens Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Linda Rosenberg in 2021.

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 chronologically.

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Inventory

Papers
Box 1 Academic papers 1940-1941, undated
Box 1 Commencement and convocation 1939-1942
Box 1 Greek letter societies 1939-1942
Box 1 Photographs, commencement 1942
FC 2-1 Photographs, commencement 1942
Box 1 Photographs, general 1942, undated
Box 1 Song sheets circa 1939-1942
Box 1 Student activities 1939-1942

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