Maria Calabrese and William Ellsworth Murray Papers, 1941-2012

Summary

Creator:
Murray, Maria Calabrese.
Abstract:
Papers related to Maria Calabrese and William Ellsworth Murray's time as students at Syracuse University
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Maria Calabrese and William Ellsworth Murray Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Maria Calabrese and William Ellsworth Murray Papers consist of programs, dance cards, records, and photographs related to the Murrays' time as students at Syracuse University and their military service. Most of these materials were collected by Maria Murray and were originally organized in scrapbooks she had kept.

The Memorabilia series comprises dance cards and souvenir programs from Greek societies and other organizations on campus. Most are from Sigma Kappa events.

Within the Papers series are correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs and tickets, photographs, and records related to the Murrays' time at Syracuse University and their World War II service. Many of Maria Murray's papers show the role of the military and the impact of World War II on college students during the war years, particularly as it affected the role of women.

Biographical / historical:

Maria Calabrese Murray (1923-2012) and William Ellsworth Murray (d. 1998) were Syracuse University alumni. Maria Murray attended Syracuse University for her undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art education in 1944. She was a member of the sorority Sigma Kappa and the fine arts honorary society Sigma Chi Alpha. She was a varsity shooter and manager of the Syracuse University women's rifle team and chaired the Women's Athletic Association. Both Murrays served in the Navy during and immediately after World War II. They both attended Syracuse University for graduate school; Maria received a master's in applied arts and William received his medical degree.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Susan Murray Cooper in 2021.
Processing information:

Materials were placed in acid-free folders and box. Original newspaper clippings were photocopied.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

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:

Maria Calabrese and William Ellsworth Murray Papers,

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