Clifford Strait Papers
An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Nicole Wright
Date: October 2019
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Finding aid created by: Nicole Wright
Date: October 2019
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| Creator: | Strait, Clifford. |
| Title: | Clifford Strait Papers |
| Dates: | 1919-1970 |
| Size: | 10 boxes (7 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | Materials related to Clifford Strait's connection with Syracuse University and fellow alumni and the creation of his newsletter for the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Tau Delta |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
Clifford Strait (1902-1972) graduated from the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University in 1923 and was a member of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After graduation, Strait remained involved in both University and fraternity alumni associations and created an alumni newsletter for the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Tau Delta. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Syracuse University in 1961, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Distinguished Service Chapter.
The Clifford Strait Papers spans from 1919 to 1970 and is divided into four series.
The Correspondence series includes correspondence with fellow alumni about Syracuse University and Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Tau Delta. A little less than half of the correspondence in the collection is addressed to Clifford Strait. The rest is correspondence written by Strait to John Mayfield. Strait sent most of the correspondence to Mayfield, who was curator of rare books and manuscripts at the Syracuse University Libraries from 1961 to 1970. Clifford Strait maintained a correspondence with John Mayfield, who collected materials sent to him by Strait.
The Newsletter series includes forms related to the newsletter created by Strait for alumni of the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Tau Delta, in addition to volumes of the newsletter spanning from 1950 to 1967. The newsletters document the personal lives of Delta Tau Delta Gamma Omicron alumni.
The Scrapbooks series includes two scrapbooks compiled by Strait. One documents his time as a student at Syracuse University from 1919 to 1924, including dance cards, clippings, photographs, and programs from fraternity events and graduations. The second scrapbook, documenting football and alumni activities, spans from 1953 to 1966 and is mostly made up of clippings, football schedules and programs.
The final series, Subject Files, includes a handwritten autobiography, Gamma Omicron Alumni Association materials, some genealogy research done by Strait, and incorporation forms for an organization called University Awards Incorporated.
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 University Archives holds a portrait file for Clifford Strait.
Names
Mayfield, John S., 1904-1983.
Strait, Clifford.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
College students.
Greek letter societies.
Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae.
Higher education.
Types of Material
Correspondence.
Newsletters.
Scrapbooks.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Clifford Strait Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
An unidentified donor gave the Clifford Strait Papers to the University Archives in 1985.
Processing Information
Materials were rehoused in acid free folders and boxes.
Folders are arranged alphabetically.
Correspondence
Newsletter
Scrapbooks
Subject files
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | General correspondence 1950-1955, 1966 (5 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | General correspondence - sent to John Mayfield 1967 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | General correspondence - sent to John Mayfield 1967-1968 (7 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | General correspondence - sent to John Mayfield 1968-1969 (6 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Mayfield, John 1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 4 | Mayfield, John 1967-1968 (5 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 5 | Mayfield, John 1969 (4 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 6 | Mayfield, John 1969-1970 (5 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 7 | Mayfield, John 1970 (2 folders) | ||||||||||
| Newsletter | |||||||||||
| Box 7 | Address forms undated | ||||||||||
| Box 7 | Newsletters circa 1930s, 1950-1967 (3 folders) | ||||||||||
| Scrapbooks | |||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Alumni scrapbook 1953-1966 | ||||||||||
| Oversize 2 | Student scrapbook 1919-1924 | ||||||||||
| Subject files | |||||||||||
| Box 8 | Autobiography circa 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 8 | Gamma Omicron alumni association 1951-1954, undated | ||||||||||
| Box 8 | Genealogy circa 1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 8 | Mother Gibbs 1947-1949 | ||||||||||
| Box 8 | University awards incorporation 1951, 1961, undated | ||||||||||