William S. Ross Jr. Scrapbook, 1941-1942

Summary

Creator:
Ross, William S. Jr.
Abstract:
Scrapbook created by William S. Ross Jr. during his time at Syracuse University
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

William S. Ross Jr. Scrapbook,

Background

Scope and content:

The William S. Ross Jr. Scrapbook comprises local newspaper clippings focused on World War II. It provides insights to civilian life at the time and includes a mix of comics, propaganda posters, military recruitment posters, advertisements, and newspaper articles. The scrapbook includes clippings from The Daily Orange on the Syracuse University student population’s response to the war.

This collection contains racist language about and images of people of Japanese and Asian descent that users may find objectionable. The representations and language contained in this collection were prevalent at the time of their creation, although no less harmful and inaccurate than they are today. The collection is preserved and presented for its historic and research value.

Biographical / historical:

William S. Ross Jr. attended Syracuse University during 1941-1943 in the College of Liberal Arts.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Marian Tremblay in 2022.
Processing information:

The scrapbook was placed in an acid free box.

Arrangement:

The collection is in 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:

William S. Ross Jr. 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