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Frances Socci Dulcich Papers

An inventory of her papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Dulcich, Frances Socci.
Title: Frances Socci Dulcich Papers
Dates: 1957-2024
Size: 1 folder
Abstract: 1957 Syracuse University commencement program signed by John F. Kennedy and accompanying written account of encounter
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

Frances Socci Dulcich (b. 1947) graduated from Syracuse University in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education. While at Syracuse University, she was a member of the University Union and the Newman Club. She obtained her master’s degree in Adult Education from Elmira College in 2006, and went on to work as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Onondaga Community College until receiving emerita status in 2022.

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Scope and Content Note

The Frances Socci Dulcich Papers consists of a program for Syracuse University’s 1957 commencement ceremony signed by then-Senator John F. Kennedy, who delivered that year's commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Dulcich met him while attending the event, and the papers include her written description of that meeting.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

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

Additional information on Frances Socci Dulcich can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection. Additional information on John F. Kennedy and his 1957 commencement address can be found in the Syracuse University Clipping Files and the Syracuse University Commencement Reference Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.
Dulcich, Frances Socci.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Commencement ceremonies.
Legislators -- United States.
Presidents -- United States.
Higher education.

Types of material

Letters (correspondence)
Programs (documents)

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Frances Socci Dulcich Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Francis Socci Dulcich in 2024.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in an acid-free folder and box.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically.

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Inventory

Commencement materials
ASC 277 Program and letter 1957, 2024

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