Robert J. Terpak Papers
An inventory of his papers and memorabilia at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
|
| Creator: | Terpak, Robert J. |
| Title: | Robert J. Terpak Papers |
| Dates: | 1966-1976 |
| Size: | 2 linear ft |
| Abstract: | Materials documenting his 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
Robert J. Terpak (b. 1948) was a civil engineering student who graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Syracuse University in 1970. During his time at the University, he was a member of the Goon Squad, the Lambda Chi Alpha secretary, business manager of The Daily Orange, and a member of the Onondagan business staff.
Scope and Content Note
The Robert J. Terpak Papers comprises materials related to various extracurricular and academic activities while he was a student at Syracuse University. The collection is divided into four series:
Papers includes the "Onondaga Indian Reservation" civil engineering senior class project proposal, materials related to the University's civil engineering program, and Syracuse University related papers collected during Terpak's freshman year.
Printed materials includes clippings, fliers and handouts for events on campus, programs related to the Goon Squad, and publications released by Syracuse University, such as orientation pamphlets and Alumni News publications.
Visual materials includes souvenir photographic slides, a photograph of Crouse College, stickers for the Syracuse University centennial celebration, and art prints of the University illustrated by Francis Sweeney.
Memorabilia includes a celebratory card for the Gator Bowl win in 1966, a series of buttons, a freshman beanie, and a Syracuse shirt.
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
The Syracuse University College of Engineering bulletin for the 1965-1966 academic year was removed from this collection and placed with the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science Records.
The University Archives holds materials related to the Goon Squad in the Syracuse University Photograph Collection, Syracuse University Memorabilia Collection, and clipping files.
Selected Search Terms
Names
Subjects
Types of material
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Robert J. Terpak Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Robert J. Terpak '70 in 2022
Processing Information
All materials were placed in acid free folders and then placed in an acid free box. Buttons were placed in envelopes before being placed in acid free folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Sasha Solomon
Date: 2023
Revision history:
Inventory
| Papers | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Civil engineering program materials 1968, undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | "Onondaga Indian Reservation" proposal 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Syracuse University freshman materials 1966 | ||||||||||
| Printed materials | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Fliers and handouts 1970 undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Goon Squad 1966-1967 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Syracuse University publications 1966, 1973, 1975, 1976 | ||||||||||
| Memorabilia | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Buttons 1966-1970 (2 folders) (9 buttons) | ||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Freshman beanie 1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Gator Bowl celebration card 1966 | ||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Syracuse shirt undated | ||||||||||
| Visual materials | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Centennial celebration stickers 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Photographs and slides undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Prints undated | ||||||||||