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Patricia Rychlik Blaszak Papers

An inventory of her papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Selected Search Terms

Names

Blaszak, Patricia Rychlik.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
WAER (Radio station : Syracuse, N.Y.)

Subjects

Catholic Church -- Societies, etc.
College applications.
College radio stations.
Radio announcing.
Student activities.
Higher education.

Types of material

Application forms.
Beanies.
Booklets.
Bracelets (jewelry)
Brochures.
Buttons (informational artifacts)
Coffee mugs.
Correspondence.
Dance cards.
Dolls (figurines)
Identity cards.
Library cards.
Membership cards.
Memorabilia.
Newsletters.
Programs (documents)
Report cards.
Steins.

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Administrative Information

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:

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Arrangement

Folders are arranged alphabetically by series. Memorabilia is arranged alphabetically by item.

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Inventory

Student materials
Box 1 Academic documents 1954-1958
Box 1 Admissions materials 1952-1954
Box 1 Booklets and pamphlets 1954-1957
Box 1 Correspondence 1954-1958
Box 1 Programs 1955-1958
Box 1 WAER materials 1955-1956
Box 1 St. Thomas More Chapel 1954-1958
Syracuse University memorabilia
Oversize 1 Beanies circa 1954-1956 - Class of 1958 beanie, class of 1960 beanie
Oversize 1 Bracelet undated
Oversize 1 Buttons 1954 undated - 1954 Colgate Weekend button, undated Syracuse University button
Oversize 1 Cups undated - Syracuse University stein, Syracuse University Alumni mug
FC 2-1 Football broadside circa 1955
Oversize 1 Football player doll undated
Oversize 1 Syracuse University Barbie doll 1996

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