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Jay Howard Mengle Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Mengle, Jay Howard.
Title: Jay Howard Mengle Papers
Dates: 1945-1949
Size: 1.25 linear feet
Abstract: Material related to Jay Howard Mengle's time as an undergraduate at 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

Jay Howard Mengle (1923-2022) was a student veteran in the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1949. He was initiated into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity in 1947. He was a World War II veteran, flying in 35 combat missions for a total of 290 combat hours. Notable campaigns he participated in include Normandy, Northern France, and Air Offensive Europe.

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Scope and Content Note

The Jay Howard Mengle Papers contain materials dating from 1945 to 1949. The collection consists of photographs and documents related to his time as a student at Syracuse University, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity materials, two Syracuse University student activities ticket books, his diploma and transcript, and the Syracuse University 90th Commencement Program.

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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

Additional information about Jay Howard Mengle can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Mengle, Jay Howard.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Alumni and alumnae.
College students.
Commencement ceremonies.
Greek letter societies.
Student activities.
Veterans.
Higher education.

Types of material

Diplomas.
Photographs.
Programs (documents)
Student records.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Jay Howard Mengle Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Judy Mengle Carbery in 2024.

Processing Information

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

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Papers
Oversize 1 Other student materials 1945-1949
Oversize 1 Sigma Alpha Epsilon documents 1947-1949

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