Asa and Charles Dutton Papers, 1902-1911
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Dutton, Asa.
- Abstract:
- Personal items, printed material, and student memorabilia
- Extent:
- 1 box and 1 file cabinet drawer (2 linear feet)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Asa and Charles Dutton Papers,
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Asa and Charles Dutton Papers comprise materials relating to their time at Syracuse University. The collection includes Syracuse University Athletic Association tickets, correspondence, broadsides, coursework, Greek event invitations, and University publications. Of particular note are a cyanotype of Winchell Hall and a humorous instructional broadside for the freshman class of 1907. These materials document student life and campus activities and events in the early 1900s.
- Biographical / historical:
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Asa and Charles Dutton were brothers who attended Syracuse University between 1902 and 1909. They were both members of the Syracuse chapter of Psi Upsilon. Asa Dutton obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy in political economy in 1907, while Charles Dutton obtained a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1909.
- Acquisition information:
- Alace Humphreville donated these papers to the University Archives in 1999.
- Processing information:
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Materials were rehoused in archival folders and box.
- Arrangement:
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Folders are arranged alphabetically.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- University Archives
Syracuse University -- Student Activities
Syracuse University -- Alumni
College students.
Greek letter societies.
Student activities.
Higher education.
Broadsides (notices)
Calling cards.
Cyanotypes (photographic prints)
Invitations.
Lecture notes.
Programs (documents)
Picture postcards. - Names:
- Psi Upsilon Fraternity.
Syracuse University.
Syracuse University -- History.
Dutton, Asa.
Dutton, Charles.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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:
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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:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Asa and Charles Dutton Papers,
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- Contact:
- 315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu