Robert J. Terpak Papers, 1966-1976

Summary

Creator:
Terpak, Robert J.
Abstract:
Materials documenting his time as a student at Syracuse University
Extent:
2 linear ft
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Robert J. Terpak Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert J. Terpak Papers comprises materials related to various extracurricular and academic activities while he was a student at Syracuse University. The collection is divided into four series:

Papers includes the "Onondaga Indian Reservation" civil engineering senior class project proposal, materials related to the University's civil engineering program, and Syracuse University related papers collected during Terpak's freshman year.

Printed materials includes clippings, fliers and handouts for events on campus, programs related to the Goon Squad, and publications released by Syracuse University, such as orientation pamphlets and Alumni News publications.

Visual materials includes souvenir photographic slides, a photograph of Crouse College, stickers for the Syracuse University centennial celebration, and art prints of the University illustrated by Francis Sweeney.

Memorabilia includes a celebratory card for the Gator Bowl win in 1966, a series of buttons, a freshman beanie, and a Syracuse shirt.

Biographical / historical:

Robert J. Terpak (b. 1948) was a civil engineering student who graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Syracuse University in 1970. During his time at the University, he was a member of the Goon Squad, the Lambda Chi Alpha secretary, business manager of The Daily Orange, and a member of the Onondagan business staff.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Robert J. Terpak '70 in 2022
Processing information:

All materials were placed in acid free folders and then placed in an acid free box. Buttons were placed in envelopes before being placed in acid free folders.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged alphabetically within their 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:

Robert J. Terpak 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