John R. Campbell Scrapbook, 1909-1913

Summary

Creator:
Campbell, John R., 1883-1956.
Abstract:
Scrapbook created by John R. Campbell with materials from his time as a student at Syracuse University
Extent:
1 linear foot
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

John R. Campbell Scrapbook,

Background

Scope and content:

The John R. Campbell Scrapbook was created during Campbell's time as a student at Syracuse University. It contains a variety of materials such as clippings, correspondence, class schedules, football tickets, photographs, event programs, and student handbooks.


Biographical / historical:

John R. Campbell (1883-1956) was a Syracuse University alumnus and Presbyterian pastor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Campbell attended Syracuse University from 1908 to 1913, earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees in that time period. While on campus, he was a member of the philosophy honorary society Theta Beta Phi, the Commons Club, the Senior Council, Y.M.C.A., and multiple other organizations. He also met his wife, Rosalie M. Slocum, at Syracuse University, as she had been studying in the School of Library Science at that time. After attending Syracuse University, Campbell studied at the Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1916. He led various congregations across northern New York in towns like Tupper Lake, Liverpool, and Dexter. At the time of his death, Campbell was the pastor at the Northville Presbyterian Church in Northville, New York.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Huckans.
Processing information:

The scrapbook was placed in an acid-free box.

Arrangement:

The scrapbook remains in its original order.

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:

John R. Campbell Scrapbook,

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