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Summary |
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| Creator: | Blaszak, Patricia Rychlik. |
| Title: | Patricia Rychlik Blaszak Papers |
| Dates: | 1952-1996 |
| Size: | 3.75 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Correspondence, documents, printed materials, and memorabilia from Patricia Rychlik Blaszak's time as a student and alumna of Syracuse University |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Patricia "Pat" Rychlik Blaszak (1936-2023) was a student at Syracuse University from 1954 to 1958 and graduated with her bachelor's degree in Radio and Television. During her time as a student at Syracuse University, Blaszak was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and Alpha Epsilon Rho, an honor society for students in radio and television. Blaszak was an announcer for the WAER radio station and served as a Senior Guide and as a member of the St. Thomas More Society executive council. After graduating from Syracuse University, she received her master's degree from SUNY Geneseo and went on to work as a high school English teacher, a content editor, and a legislative assistant.
Scope and Content Note
The Patricia Rychlik Blaszak Papers consist of printed materials, documents and memorabilia collected by Blaszak during her time as a student and an alumna of Syracuse University. The collection is split into two series:
Student materials contain official documents such as Blaszak's application to Syracuse University, student identification cards, library card, and programs for student events such as Spring Weekend, football games, and the Home Economics Department fashion show. Also included are event calendars and syllabi from St. Thomas More Chapel and the St. Thomas More Society, and an an announcing guide from WAER.
Syracuse University memorabilia contains beanies, jewelry, buttons, and a Syracuse University cheerleader Barbie doll.
Restrictions
Access 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.
Use Restrictions
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.
Related Material
Publications were removed and filed in the Syracuse University Alumni Reference Collection, the Syracuse University Commencement Reference Collection, the Syracuse University Football Collection, the Syracuse University News and Public Affairs Collection, the Syracuse University Printed Materials Collection, the Syracuse University Student Activities Reference Collection, the Syracuse University Student Publications Collection and the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.
More information about Patricia Rychlik Blaszak can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection. More information on WAER and student radio can be found in the WAER Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Patricia Rychlik Blaszak Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of William Blaszak in 2024.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders in an acid-free box. Memorabilia was placed in acid-free tissue paper in an acid-free box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
Revision history:
Arrangement
Folders are arranged alphabetically by series. Memorabilia is arranged alphabetically by item.