Collection inventory

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LeRoy Sutherland Throckmorton Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Finding aid created by: Natalie Pace
Date: 2019

Revision history:

Biography

LeRoy Sutherland Throckmorton graduated from Syracuse University in 1913 with a degree in law. While at Syracuse University he was involved in many organizations and sports on campus. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta, Pi Phi Mu, Theta Nu Epsilon, and the Corpse and Coffin society. He participated in the track team as a freshman and varsity football as a sophomore and junior. In his senior year he was the president of the senior law class.

Scope and Content Note

The LeRoy Sutherland Throckmorton Papers consist of materials dated 1910 to 1913. Types of materials found in this collection include one bound commencement book, postcards, and photographs. The commencement book is from Throckmorton’s commencement ceremony in 1913. The postcards look to all be Syracuse University related. Many of them feature images of sporting events or campus buildings. Some of the postcards include messages written between members of the Throckmorton family. The photographs all focus on Syracuse University athletics, particularly track competitions.

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

LeRoy Sutherland Throckmorton has a clipping file in the University Archives. The Syracuse University Archive also holds a collection of Syracuse University postcards, the Syracuse University Postcard Collection.

Selected Search Terms

Names

Throckmorton, LeRoy Sutherland.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Commencement ceremonies.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Photographic postcards.
Photographs.
Postcards.
Programs (documents)

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

LeRoy Sutherland Throckmorton Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Elizabeth Lawrence to the Syracuse University Archives in 2018.

Processing Information

The commencement book was removed from its original paper, wrapped in archival paper and placed in a folder. Postcards and photographs were placed into Mylar sleeves and put in folders.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by format.

Table of Contents

Papers

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