Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection, circa 1890s-1950s

Summary

Creator:
Syracuse University.
Abstract:
Glass plate negatives of the Syracuse University campus, programs, and events
Extent:
4.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection,

Background

Scope and content:

The Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative Collection contains glass plate negatives of various subjects related to Syracuse University. Included are images documenting campus grounds, the surrounding area, and University buildings such as the Old Oval, Hall of Languages, Carnegie Library, Yates Castle, and Archbold Stadium. There are negatives of sporting events including track and field, crew, and football, as well as campus and student traditions like the freshman/sophomore rushes and Moving Up Day. Also included are images of the Student Army Training Corps (SATC) at Syracuse University during World War I, including images of SATC classes and construction projects on the University campus. Finally, the collection includes images of the Syracuse University Andean Expedition of 1930. This expedition of University researchers traveled to the northern Andes Mountains in Venezuela to document the climate, flora and fauna, and people of the area.

This collection includes materials that users may find objectionable due to racist images. Items in this collection are presented for their historic and research value.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
No acquisition information is available for this collection.
Processing information:

Glass plate negatives were placed in acid-free enclosures and boxes.

Arrangement:

Items in this collection are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Because the glass plate negatives are fragile, they are restricted, but digital images of the collection may be viewed online. Please consult with an archivist to obtain permission to view the original negatives.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Glass Plate Negative 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