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Edward Owens Yearbook Collection .21 cubic feet
Owens, Edward D.
This collection contains four yearbooks of Edward D. Owens, Class of 1937. The yearbooks are all titled The Ontarian and are between the years 1934 and 1937. There are handwritten notes on the pages of each yearbook from acquaintances of Edward. All four yearbooks are bound, and the 1937 edition has a green plastic comb binding. This collection may be of interest to researchers as Mr. Owens was a member of the Psi Phi fraternity at the Oswego Normal School and was active in other student groups.
Edith Munn Wallace Letter, 1977 1 folder
Wallace, Edith Munn,
1916-
The letter contains information on Afro-Americans in Oswego, New York, in the early 20th century.
Ecological Action of Oswego Papers, 1970 - 1977 0.63 linear feet
Ecological Action of
Oswego
The papers consist of petitions, research and newspaper clippings relevant to the organization's actions to preserve and protect the ecology of Oswego.
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.
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.
Dr. Harvey M. Rice Papers, 1947 - 1958 .25 linear foot
Rice, Dr. Harvey M.
Professional collection of Dr. Harvey M. Rice, fifth President of SUNY Oswego from 1947 to 1952. In the postwar years, the administration of Harvey M. Rice kickstarted a period of ambitious yet sustained growth that also began to turn Oswego into a residential campus. Buildings opened during the Rice administration included our first residence halls (Lonis and Moreland) and student union (in what is now Mackin). Among other noteworthy accomplishments, under Rice’s presidency, Oswego became a founding member of the SUNY system in 1948.
Dr. Foster S. Brown Papers, 1952 - 1963 0.67 linear feet
Brown, Foster S.
Under Foster Brown's leadership, the number of students and the physical campus greatly expanded. Brown’s administration saw the opening of Lakeside residence and dining halls, notable academic buildings and Lee Hall’s physical plant (to power the expanding campus) that all lay the foundation for even more growth to come. Brown led the way to the addition of robust liberal arts programs at Oswego to broaden beyond the initial (but still important) teacher preparation focus.
Danenhower Collection, 1879 - 1903 0.2 linear feet
Danenhower Family
The Danenhower collection contains a map of Jeannette Expedition, a chart of Melville’s Trace, and official documents of John Danenhower. Included in the collection are the papers of Sloan Danenhower, John’s son, which contain the minutes and constitution of Theta Pi fraternity of the United States Naval Academy.
Civil War Letters of Richard Lord Hill, 1860 - 1864 5 linear inches
Hill, Richard Lord,
1844-1902
Civil War correspondence of Richard Lord Hill to his fiancee/wife Julia Havens. Approximately 200 photocopies of letters and 26 photocopies of photographs with descriptions on the reverse.