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Syracuse Free Dispensary

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Extent:
43
Dates of Original:
1888 - 1919; 1950 - 1964

Historical Context

Founded in 1888 by Dr. John S Van Duyn (1843-1934), the Syracuse Free Dispensary was a public outpatient facility supported by volunteer contributions and the College of Medicine. Throughout its existence the dispensary housed a wide variety of clinics including: general medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, ophthalmology, radiology, otolaryngology, and so on. To meet public demand the dispensary changed locations throughout the years. After it's incorporation at 208 South Warren, the dispensary relocated in 1897 to 407 South Warren where it remained until 1904. The dispensary was then moved to 506 S. Warren from 1904-1914 and to 610 E. Fayette from 1914-1957. It was eventually forced to the State building at 333 E. Washington until 1964 when it was folded into the outpatient clinic at the new University Hospital of SUNY Upstate Medical Center.

Scope of Collection

This collection encompasses the existence of the dispensary from 1888-1964 and contains photographs & negatives of dispensary personnel, interior/exterior shots of dispensary locations, ceremonies, newspaper clippings, and documents.

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Syracuse Central High School Archives
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Syracuse Central High School Archives

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Extent:
29
Dates of Original:
1887 - 1947

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Syracuse Central High School was founded in 1903 to replace the 1867 Syracuse High School facility located near the old Board of Education Building in Syracuse, New York. The new high school, designed in 1899 by Archimedes Russell to accommodate 1,500 students, was erected in 1903 at the intersection of South Warren and Adams streets, south of the business district of downtown Syracuse. The high school operated under the name Syracuse Central High School from 1903 to 1960 and later as Syracuse Central Technical High School. In 1975, the high school officially closed after the graduation of the senior class. Even though the high school has been vacant since 1975, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981.

The collection was gathered, compiled, and managed by Nicholas C. Nett, a 1952 SCHS alumnus. Nett created the collection to preserve the cultural heritage of the currently defunct high school. Nett expected to donate the collection when the School reopened as The Institute of Technology @ Syracuse Central. However, those plans never materialized and Nett subsequently donated the expansive collection to OCPL in 2009. Nett did significant outreach to SCHS/Central Tech alumni to obtain their personal school memorabilia and academic records.

Scope of Collection

The collection contains a diverse array of materials relating to the history of the high school and the educational and extracurricular activities of its students. Items of interest include report cards, diplomas, photographs, student publications, clippings, banquet programs, dance cards, class rings, pins/buttons, and other unique ephemera. Included in the collection are black-and-white photographs of school groups and graduating classes from the early 20th century until the World War II era. There are diplomas from graduates dating from the late 19th century to early 20th century.

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The collection comprises archival materials relating to the history of Syracuse Central High School and the academic and extracurricular activities of its students. Items date from 1885 to 2004, along with numerous undated materials. There are six main categories of the collection: academic records, class year materials, special events, extracurricular activities, student societies, and school-related materials.

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SUNY Schenectady County Community College 50th Anniversary Collection
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SUNY Schenectady County Community College 50th Anniversary Collection

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Extent:
73
Dates of Original:
1930-2019

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SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady), located in upstate New York, is a two-year college and was established in 1967. The college is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. SUNY Schenectady is well-known for its School of Music which is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and its School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism which is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. In addition, the College's Division of Liberal Arts, Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health, and Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law provide for both career development and transfer opportunities.

Scope of Collection

In 1967 the Schenectady County Board of Representatives adopted a resolution which provided for the establishment of a community college in Schenectady County. The resolution was the result of a recommendation from the Community College Study Committee, appointed in 1965, that was composed of local citizens from a variety of backgrounds. In the Study Committee's 1966 report, they stated that "the most important benefit brought by a college of this nature is the greater opportunity for education for both young and old throughout all sections and strata of the community." In 1968 the first College Board of Trustees was approved by then Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Their initial activities were to hire a College president and to receive approval of a $3 million capital budget for the purchase and renovation of the former Hotel Van Curler as the permanent site of the College. Renovations took place through 1969 and were completed in time for the official opening of the College in September 1969. This collection contains images that represent significant individuals, building expansions, and programs that represent a curriculum that is student oriented with a focus on quality education. These images span the timeframe of the 1930s through 2019 and have been mostly taken from SUNY Schenectady's Special Collections.

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SUNY Poly Student Publications

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Extent:
119
Dates of Original:
1974 - 2010

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The Paper Sun was the original newspaper of the Upper Division campus. Done in the style of a half sheet student newspaper, it contained by campus news and local and national news from the perspective of the students. It was a daily publication, including, on average, 14-20 pages.
The Factory Times replaced The Paper Sun and is a venue for 'uncensored student journalism'. This brief glossy magazine is produced monthly and generally includes about 20 pages.
The Snowflake was a very informal announcement page for students, done in the pre-Intenet era. Issues of the Snowflake were typed by students, primarily volunteers and distributed in boxes around campus. The earlier editions were done on 8.5 x 11 inch paper; later editions were same size but contained four pages on a single sheet of folded paper (newsletter style).

Scope of Collection

This collection is comprised of student publications (The Factory Times, the Paper Sun, and The Snowflake) that were found in our archives as part of a larger donated collection. They cover a period in our institutional history ranging from 1974 through 2010. These publications are a rich source of historical information regarding not just student issues, but also local, regional and national news as seen through the eyes of the student journalists. This content would be of interest to alumni, SUNY Poly faculty and staff, and local historians.

Special Content:

Portions of this collection are available via New York State Historic Newspapers.
The Factory Times and The Paper Sun.

Factory Times: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00230001/
Paper Sun: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00230002/


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SUNY Plattsburgh Campus Newsletters

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Extent:
700
Dates of Original:
1959-1960

Scope of Collection

Ivory Tower includes 15 faculty newsletters published weekly from 1959-1960 at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Faculty Notes includes 5 newsletters published twice yearly from 1973-1977 by the Office of College Relations, SUNY Plattsburgh "to keep faculty informed of their colleagues' professional activities."
Faculty Times includes 39 newsletters published monthly from 1964-1971 by the SUNY Plattsburgh Office of College Relations (Continued by Plattsburgh Weekly).
Plattsburgh Weekly includes 716 newsletters published weekly from 1972-1995 by the Office of Campus Relations, SUNY Plattsburgh "to disseminate news to faculty, staff, and students." (Continued Faculty Times; Continued by Focus on Plattsburgh).
Focus on Plattsburgh includes 237 newsletters published bi-weekly from 1995-2009 by the Office of College Relations and Development, SUNY Plattsburgh "to disseminate news to faculty, staff, and students." (Continued Plattsburgh Weekly).
Faculty Forum includes 49 newsletters published twice yearly from 1974-1992 at SUNY Plattsburgh, "dedicated to answering the question 'How well I our College doing its job.'"
Insight and Outlook includes 8 newsletters published monthly from 1994-1996 at SUNY Plattsburgh to disseminate "Faculty Essays on Academic Concerns."

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SUNY New Paltz College Yearbook Collection
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SUNY New Paltz College Yearbook Collection

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Extent:
91

Scope of Collection

This collection consists of yearbooks documenting 100 years of higher education in New Paltz, New York. There are yearbooks from the New Paltz Normal School, the State Teachers College at New Paltz and SUNY New Paltz.

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SUNY New Paltz College History Collection
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SUNY New Paltz College History Collection

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Extent:
52

Scope of Collection

This collection of photographs and printed materials documents the history of higher education in the town of New Paltz, from the establishment of the first New Paltz Academy in 1828, to the present State University of New York at New Paltz.

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SUNY Brockport Stylus Collection
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SUNY Brockport Stylus Collection

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Extent:
46
Dates of Original:
1914 - 1930

Historical Context

The Stylus is the student newspaper for SUNY Brockport. It began in 1914 and is still published today. Originally, The Stylus was published quarterly and contained student literary works as well as campus-related news. The fourth issue of the quarter would contain class photographs and served as a yearbook issue. In 1928, the yearbook was published separately (titled The Saga) and The Stylus became a weekly publication.

Scope of Collection

This collection contains early 20th century issues of the SUNY Brockport student publication, The Stylus. The publication includes student literary works, as well as articles, news, and advertisements.

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SUNY Brockport Slide Collection

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Extent:
48
Dates of Original:
c. 1965 - 1980

Historical Context

SUNY Brockport has a long history. It was first known as Brockport Collegiate Institute in the mid-19th century. Later it became known as the Brockport State Normal School and Brockport State Teachers College. In 1948, it became part of the SUNY system. The College has continued to grow and evolve, which includes developing the campus. Many campus buildings were constructed in the mid-to-late 20th century.

Scope of Collection

This collection contains color images of the SUNY Brockport campus during the mid-to-late 20th century. Most of the photographs portray building exterior and interior views.


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SUNY Brockport Normalia Collection
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SUNY Brockport Normalia Collection

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Extent:
81
Dates of Original:
1900 - 1908

Historical Context

The Brockport Normalia was the student newspaper for Brockport State Normal School (the predecessor of SUNY Brockport). It was published quarterly and contained student essays and literary works, as well as articles about campus events and activities. Due to financial constraints, the last issue was published in 1908.

Scope of Collection

This collection contains the student publication, Normalia, published by Brockport State Normal School in the early 20th century. The publication includes student literary works, as well as articles and advertisements.