Syracuse University Student Photograph Collection
An inventory of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Student Photograph Collection |
| Dates: | 1876-1976 |
| Size: | 16 linear ft |
| Abstract: | Photographs of alumni and non-graduates during their time as students 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 |
Historical Note
Syracuse University was founded on March 24, 1870, when its Board of Trustees signed the University charter and certificate of incorporation, acting on a proposal put forth earlier that year at the Methodist State Convention. Despite its modest beginnings, the story of Syracuse University has been one of remarkable growth and progress. The University’s population has expanded from a few dozen local students to over 21,000 students from all over the world. Significant eras of development in campus building and academic programs included the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries and the post-World War II years. The second half of the twentieth century saw the University transform into a modern research institution with international connections.
Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Student Photograph Collection consists of photographs of alumni and non-graduates that were taken while they were students at the University. The majority of the photographs were taken from the 1940s to the early 1960s and consist primarily of black and white headshots of individual students. These photographs were possibly submitted to the University by students, either during the application process or when they were first year students.
Each student is identified by name and anticipated graduation year whenever possible. Researchers should note that married alumnae are named and listed in inconsistent ways, as some have their maiden name listed alongside their married name and others are referred to exclusively by their married name. Additional information such as Greek affiliation, addresses, and later occupations transcribed from the verso of photographs can be found for some individuals as well.
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.
Related Material
Photographs of alumni that were taken after their time at the University and photographs of people who were not students were removed and placed with the Syracuse University Portrait Collection.
Images of Syracuse University students can also be found in the Syracuse University Portrait Collection, the Syracuse University Photograph Collection, and the Syracuse University yearbooks.
Selected Search Terms
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Types of material
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Student Photograph Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Unknown.
Processing Information
Photographs were placed in individual folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Sasha Solomon
Date: 2023
Revision history:
Supplemental Finding Aids
For a full list of student names and anticipated graduation years, as well as some additional information such as fraternity and sorority affiliations or occupations and addresses post-graduation, please refer to the Excel sheet.