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Cynthia Joan Smith Papers
An inventory her papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University
Summary |
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| Creator: | Smith, Cynthia Joan. |
| Title: | Cynthia Joan Smith Papers |
| Dates: | 1987-1995 |
| Size: | 5 folders |
| Abstract: | Reproductions of personal papers related to Cynthia Smith, one of 35 Syracuse University students killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/pan-am-103 |
Biography
Cynthia "Cindy" Joan Smith (1967-1988) was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. She was a junior at Syracuse University's College of Human Development studying fashion and design marketing. She was a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and participated in the Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA), now SU Abroad, in London. A native of Milton, Massachusetts, Cindy was survived by her parents, Edward F. and Joan C. (Fahey) Smith; a brother, Edward F. Smith Jr., and a sister, Christine M. Smith (Velyvis).
While a student at Milton High School, Cindy was involved in youth programs including softball and basketball and Peer Leadership Counseling Program. She worked with other students to help them with problems such as drinking and drug use. Cindy loved helping people. Her outgoing personality allowed her to befriend many people and she loved life. Cindy was a co-moderator of "Youth in Focus," her high school's cable television program. On Saturdays, Cindy would take art classes at the New England School of Art. Her portfolio was judged exceptional during her interview for admission into Syracuse University. In grammar school she was in a program for academically talented children. She also played the violin.
Cindy's parents created the "Cynthia J. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund" at Milton High School for student leaders.
Scope and Content Note
The Cynthia Joan Smith Papers contain reproduced materials related to Cynthia Joan Smith and her family and friends. The collection includes a dedication book for the Memorial Cairn at Arlington National Cemetery in November 1995, local and international newspaper articles about the crash, a letter from Cindy's friend Matthew Trento, photographs of Cindy and her friends in London and Europe, a postcard and poem to her family, and a memorial service book.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions for this collection.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The Pan Am Flight 103 Archives contains additional materials and information related to the Cynthia Joan Smith Papers. Related collections include:
Pan Am 103 SU Abroad Collection
Pan Am 103 Individuals Collection
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Cynthia Joan Smith Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Christine Velyvis in 2017.
Processing Information
This collection is fully processed and is housed in acid-free folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Emily Kraft
Date: 2018
Revision history: Oct 2021 - Stylistic changes (EMB)
Location of Originals
This collection consists entirely of reproductions. The originals remain with the Smith family.