Syracuse University Student Publications Collection
An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Student Publications Collection |
| Dates: | 1872-2023 |
| Size: | 77 boxes, 124 bound volumes, 2 oversize folders (50.25 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | Printed materials published by students from the early years of the University to present day |
| 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 |
Historical Note
Student publications have been a facet of Syracuse University since its early days. The Syracuse Herald was the first newspaper published by Syracuse University students, with its first issue published in 1872. Several weekly and biweekly publications followed in the first twenty years after the founding of the University, including The Syracusan, The University News, The University Forum, and Syracuse University Weekly. During the 1960s and 1970s, students published several newspapers dedicated to the counterculture movement. Today, Syracuse University students continue to publish dozens of newspapers, magazines, and newsletters.
Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Student Publications Collection contains publications from 1872 to the present, covering a range of topics, including politics, religion, popular culture, social issues, and campus news. Work by Syracuse University students who would become professional writers and illustrators is featured in the collection. For example, illustrations by sports illustrator Lon Keller are on the cover of several issues of the Orange Peel. Work by cartoonist Vaughn Bodé is also included in the collection, featured in satirical magazines Vintage and Sword of Damocles. Writings by musician Lou Reed can be found in The Lonely Woman Quarterly. The collection is continuously updated with the latest issues of student publications currently being produced, including OutCrowd, The Student Voice, and Jerk Magazine.
Items in this collection are presented for their historic and research value. We note that viewers may find some content objectionable.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
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 Black Voice was separated and moved to its own collection, The Black Voice Collection.
The Archives holds clipping files on many student publications, including Jerk Magazine, The Black Voice, and Coffee House Journals.
Information on many of the student groups whose publications are included in this collection can be found in the Syracuse University Student Organizations Reference Collection. Photographs related to these student organizations may also be found in the Syracuse University Photograph Collection. The Archives also holds The Daily Orange Collection, dedicated exclusively to that long-running publication.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Student Publications Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The items in the Syracuse University Student Publications Collection were acquired from several sources, including student organization offices and alumni. The Archives continues to collect student publications.
Processing Information
Unbound items are housed in acid-free folders and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Katie Swingly
Date: 2015
Revision history: 2019 - The Daily Orange separated from collection (NP);
2021 - Syracusan issues added, new box created (VSOM);
2021 - Syracuse Scholar removed from collection, boxes renumbered and extent updated
(VSOM);
2021 - Title updated (MAM);
2022 - Syracuse 10 and Syracuse review issues added (HVA);
2023 - The Black Voice removed from collection; boxes renumbered and extent updated
(HVA);
2023 - 1 folder of New Student Record added (MAM);
2023 - 0.5 linear feet of materials added (SS);
2024 - two items added, inventory updated (SS)