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State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego

Penfield Library

7060 State Route 104

Oswego, NY 13126, United States

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Penfield Library Archives and Special Collections Department is at the heart of teaching and learning at SUNY Oswego. The College Archives was established to preserve, maintain and foster an appreciation of the history and enduring value of SUNY Oswego. The Archives is comprised of historical records and documents of administrators, Departments, faculty, staff and students. Special Collections' local history collection includes material that focuses on the historical, political and cultural heritage of Oswego County or the surrounding Central New York region.

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The Charles S. Turner papers, 1948 - 1984 0.25 linear feet

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

Papers relating the years Dr. Charles S. Turner was affiliated with Oswego State College. Dr. Turner was college dean, acting college president, director of education and department chairman. Papers include correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs and memorandums.

Laura Parker Coye Correspondence, 1840 - 1864 0.21 linear feet

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

The Coye papers represent the numerous challenges and issues that arose in Oswego County, New York, prior to the American Civil War. The correspondence among friends and relatives across the United States and western territories reflect the many important events of the era. A few of the letters discuss the Gold Rush in Colorado and the hardships of frontier life in the Iowa territory. The main focus of the letters center upon school life in Oswego County during the middle 19th century. Mentions abolitionism in New York.

Women's Studies papers, 1971 - 1983 0.2 linear feet

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

Papers, guides, newsletters, and reports relating to Female Studies, Women's Studies and Women's History at SUNY Oswego in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Papers, 1850 - 2001 1 linear foot

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

Papers of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, an American abolitionist, prohibitionist, prisoner of war and surgeon. She is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. Papers consist largely of photocopies of journal articles and nineteenth & twentieth century newspaper clippings. Also included are photographs representing the life of Mary Edwards Walker, bank book, commemorative silver spoon, commemorative stamp and two personal letters.

Isaac B. Poucher Papers, 1866 - 1961 0.2 linear feet

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

Isaac B. Poucher, Sheldon's longtime lieutenant, carried on the founder's revolutionary direction as the second principal at Oswego Normal School from 1897 to 1913. He was associated with Oswego Normal School for 50 years. Poucher’s vision led to the construction of what is now Sheldon Hall and buying the land that brought us to the college’s current lakeside location. Graduates continued to carry the Oswego Method into the world and expanded the institution’s reputation and legacy.

Oswego County Bonds, 1868 - 1897 1 folder

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

The bonds represented in the collection were granted to aid the Oswego Midland Railroad Company, the Lake Shore Railroad Company, and the Syracuse, Phoenix, and Oswego Railroad Company. Numerous towns and cities participated in issuing these bonds including: Oswego, Richland, Sandy Creek, Schroeppel, Hannibal and Constantia. The most impressive part of this collection are the fine imprints of the bonds.

Anthony Slosek Autobiography, 1920 - 1984 3 folders

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

Anthony Slosek’s autobiography focuses upon Oswego, New York during the early part of the twentieth century. His work discusses in detail his early days in grammar school, high school, the Great Depression, prohibition, the trolley system, the introduction of the automobile, and other important events in Oswego’s history. Included are papers on Oswego’s East Side, early property grants and the history of transportation in Oswego.

Gardner, Gaylord and Cooper Family Records, 1845/1956 3 folders

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

The family records contain a genealogy of the Cooper family from 1845 to 1956. It also contains the legal papers of the Gaylord family, including deeds, mortgages and business correspondence.

James Everett Perdue Papers, 1963 - 1991 2 linear feet

State University College (Oswego, N.Y.)

The professional collection of James E. Perdue, the seventh President of SUNY Oswego and covers the years from 1963 to 1991. Dr. Perdue oversaw the ongoing physical transformation of the campus landscape and growth in its student and faculty ranks. He spearheaded the opening of the academic quad that includes Hewitt, Penfield Library and Lanigan, Mahar and Tyler Halls; several residence halls including what is known as “New Campus”; dining halls; the Culkin administration building and other spaces still of great use.

Dr. Warren Steinkraus Papers, 1949 - 1990 17 linear feet

Steinkraus, Warren E.

Papers of SUNY Oswego Philosophy Department faculty member Dr. Warren Steinkraus, a professor of religion and philosophy from 1964 to 1987. The papers reflect the varied and wide-ranging interests of Dr. Steinkraus. They include originals and copies of his prolific writings: essays, books, book chapters, editorials, letters to the editors, reports, correspondence, conference papers and speeches, and journal articles.