Syracuse University Audiovisual Collection, 1910-2014

Summary

Creator:
Syracuse University.
Abstract:
Audio and moving image recordings that document the events, activities, people and history of Syracuse University.
Extent:
95.5 linear feet and 1730 film reels
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Audiovisual Collection,

Background

Scope and content:

The Syracuse University Audiovisual Collection comprises a wide variety of audio and moving image recordings that document the history of the University, including events, activities, and people. Athletic events, especially football and basketball games, make up a large portion of the collection. Other recordings include lectures and seminars, historical footage of campus, and special events such as musical performances, building dedications, alumni reunions, commencements, and award dinners. Formats include audio cassettes, reel to reel audiotapes, CDs, DVDs, videocassettes, videoreels, and films.

Biographical / historical:

Syracuse University was founded on March 24, 1870, when its Board of Trustees signed the University charter and certificate of incorporation, acting on a proposal put forth earlier that year at the Methodist State Convention. Despite its modest beginnings, the story of Syracuse University has been one of remarkable growth and progress. The University's population has expanded from a few dozen local students to over 21,000 students from all over the world. Significant eras of development in campus building and academic programs included the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries and the post-World War II years. The second half of the twentieth century saw the University transform into a modern research institution with international connections.

Acquisition information:
Materials in the Syracuse University Audiovisual Collection generally have been deposited by schools, colleges, and campus offices and donated by alumni or other individuals.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by format.

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.

Access to recordings requires advance notice to produce a use copy.

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:

Syracuse University Audiovisual Collection,

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