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Summary |
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| Creator: | Brown, Joyce. |
| Title: | Joyce Brown Papers |
| Dates: | 1950-1955 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear foot |
| Abstract: | Course material, notes, lists, and other printed material concerning Joyce Brown's time as a student and alumna of Syracuse University and her work with international students |
| 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
Joyce Brown (1929-2025) was an alumna of Syracuse University. She grew up in Fayetteville, New York, and graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 1952 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. As a student, Brown was a member of the Phi Beta Phi sorority and the Women’s Recreation Association. She also served in student government as a member of the Freshman Executive Council and the Sophomore Assembly. During and after her college career, Brown worked closely with Syracuse University’s international student population, helping them adapt to living in the United States by organizing social events and outings. After graduating, she went on to a career teaching horseback riding and dressage.
Scope and Content Note
The Joyce Brown Papers contain materials related to her work as a student and liaison with Syracuse University’s international student population. The materials are divided into two series: Course materials and International students.
Course materials contains instructional materials, examinations, and class schedules for American Studies and English courses at Syracuse University.
International students contains materials concerning Joyce Brown's work with Syracuse University's international student population. These include student lists, informational materials on jobs and college life, and Brown’s notes and planning materials concerning international student social activities.
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
Further information on international students at Syracuse University can be found in the Syracuse University Clipping Files and the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Joyce Brown Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of David Vickers in 2025.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders in an acid-free box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
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