Richard Ben Kimball Papers, 1935-1941

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Kimball, Richard Ben.
Abstract:
Materials related to Richard Ben Kimball's time as a student at Syracuse University
Extent:
0.5 linear foot
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Richard Ben Kimball Papers

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard Ben Kimball Papers consist of programs, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and student records related to Syracuse University athletics and Kimball’s time as a student at the university. The collection is arranged into two series:

The Memorabilia series is composed of armbands, a class ribbon, and a vest that he may have worn as a student or alumnus. It also contains paper ephermera.

The Papers series comprises school materials such as schedules and library cards, newspaper clippings, and materials that document campus events and student activities such as athletic programs and tickets. Of special interest may be the parking ticket he received in 1937.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Ben Kimball attended Syracuse University from 1935 to 1939 and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. He participated in track, ROTC, and band.

Acquisition information:
The Archives holds no acquisition information for this collection.
Processing information:

Materials were placed in acid-free folders or tissue paper and an archival box.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged alphabetically by series.

Access and use

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.

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:

Richard Ben Kimball Papers

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