Condolences Collection, 1988-1990

Summary

Creator:
Syracuse University
Abstract:
The Condolences Collection contains Condolence Letters and Remembrances in Prayer that were sent to Syracuse University by other colleges and universities and individuals mourning the deaths on Pan Am Flight 103 of 35 students studying abroad with Syracuse University. This collection also contains the Thank You Letters Syracuse University sent in response to the influx of condolences.
Extent:
3 boxes, 1.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Condolences Collection,

Background

Scope and content:

The Condolences Collection contains Condolence Letters and Remembrances in Prayer that were sent to Syracuse University by other colleges and universities and individuals mourning the deaths on Pan Am Flight 103 of 35 students studying abroad with Syracuse University. This collection also contains the Thank You Letters Syracuse University sent in response to the influx of condolences.

Biographical / historical:

On December 21, 1988 Syracuse University lost 35 students from its Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA) when Pan Am Flight 103 was blown up over Lockerbie, Scotland. This grief was shared by many other colleges and universities, some that lost students on Pan Am 103 and others that had not, individuals, the nation and the world. This grief is made palpable through these letters of condolence.

Acquisition information:
The Condolences Collection was donated by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, where the Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA) was located at the time of the Pan Am 103 bombing.
Processing information:

The Condolences Collection has been processed.

Arrangement:

The materials in The Condolences Collection are organized chronologically within each series, with the exception of condolence letters from Schools, Colleges, and Universities, which are arranged alphabetically by institution.

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions for this collection.

Terms of access:

Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred citation:

Condolences Collection,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu