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Syracuse University Student Organizations Reference Collection

An inventory of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Meg Mason and Erin Carter
Date: 2015



Historical Note

Photograph of Boar's Head Members

Since the earliest days of Syracuse University, students have gathered together to create clubs and organizations of their own. One of the first clubs formed on campus, the Aesthetic Society, was founded in 1873. Functioning as an honorary for the arts, the purpose of the Society was to gather students from the College of Fine Arts together to exhibit art and work on professional skills. Another club, the Outing Club, popped up in the early 20th century. The goal of its members was to organize outdoor activities and adventures, such as full-moon hikes and camping trips in the Adirondacks. Other clubs and organizations have involved themselves more with politics. One such organization, the Peace and Freedom Party, was composed of a group of students "dedicated to the raising of radical issues." Ranging from art clubs to social justice groups, musical societies to associations for foreign students, the organizations and activities of the University have offered a diverse array of interests for students to explore.


Scope and Content Note

The Student Organizations Collection is composed of materials related to over 120 student groups since 1877. Included are informational packets and pamphlets, event flyers and programs, organization rules, independent publications, photographs, and meeting notes.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

There are no 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

More information on the University's student organizations and activities can be found in the clipping files, the Photograph Collection, the Greek System Reference Collection, the Student Activities-Music Reference Collection, and the Student Publications Reference Collection in the Syracuse University Archives.


Selected Search Terms

Names

Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University -- Students.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Student activities.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Directories.
Fliers (printed matter)
Leaflets (printed works)
Photographs.
Programs (documents)
Stickers.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Student Organizations Reference Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection have been gathered by the Syracuse University Archives from various sources, including student organizations and alumni.

Processing Information

Materials are housed in acid-free folders and boxes.


Arrangement

The items are arranged in alphabetical order.


Table of Contents

Student organizations


Inventory