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Scott Marsh Cory Collection

An inventory of his collection at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University

Summary

Creator: Cory, Scott Marsh.
Title: Scott Marsh Cory Collection
Dates: 1968-2011; Undated
Size: 1 box; 0.5 linear foot
Abstract: The Scott Marsh Cory Collection contains photographs, albums, clippings, correspondence, and other materials related to Scott Marsh Cory, one of 35 Syracuse University students killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Language: English
Repository: Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/pan-am-103

Biography

Photograph of Scott Marsh Cory

Born September 27, 1968, Scott Cory was from Old Lyme, Connecticut. He was a junior in Syracuse University's School of Management, and was studying abroad in London through the Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA). Scott was survived by his parents, John and Doris Cory; and two brothers, John Jr. and James.


Scott was described by his parents as having "an infectious exuberance for life...and irrepressible sense of humor, and brought joy to those around him."


A memorial scholarship was established in Scott's name at Old Lyme High School.

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Scope and Content Note

The Scott Marsh Cory Collection contains photographs, albums, clippings, correspondence, and other materials related to Scott Marsh Cory, one of 35 Syracuse University students killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. It is divided into two series: the Cory Donation, and the Habbe Donation. The former contains subseries for Clippings, Correspondence, Photographs, Subject Files, and Vital Records. The latter contains subseries of Clippings, Correspondence, and Subject Files.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions for this collection.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

The Pan Am Flight 103 Archives contains additional materials and information related to the Scott Marsh Cory Collection. Related collections include:

On Eagles' Wings Collection

Syracuse University: Individuals Collection

Syracuse University: Remembrance Quilt Collection

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Cory, Scott Marsh.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing Incident, 1988.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- Case Studies.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- History.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States.
Terrorism -- History -- 20th Century.
Lockerbie (Scotland)

Types of material

Albums (books)
Clippings files.
Correspondence.
Photographs.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Scott Marsh Cory Collection,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Materials in the Scott Marsh Cory collection were donated by John and Doris Cory, and Alan Habbe between 2007 and 2014.

Processing Information

The Scott Marsh Cory Collection is fully processed. Materials donated in highly acidic binders have been removed, and rehoused in acid-free folders when possible.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: March 2015
Revision history: Apr 2015 - Inventory added (VSOM)

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged in two main series: the Cory Donation, and the Habbe Donation. These series are further divided into subseries, as necessary.

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Inventory

Cory Donation
Clippings
Box 1 1968-1989
Box 1 1988-1989; Undated
Box 1 1989
Correspondence
Box 1 John and Doris Cory 1989-2002
Box 1 Scott Cory 1988
Photographs
Box 1 1988; Undated
Subject Files
Box 1 Memorial Cairn, Arlington Cemetery 1995
Vital Records
Box 1 Scott Marsh Cory Birth Certificate 1968
Habbe Donation
Clippings
Box 1 1988-1989
Box 1 1990-1992
Box 1 1993, 1995, 1998-1999
Box 1 2000
Box 1 2001
Box 1 2002, 2003, 2011
Box 1 Undated
Correspondence
Box 1 Cory Family 1986-1998, Undated
Box 1 Scott Cory 1987
Box 1 Victims' Groups Undated
Subject Files
Box 1 Dark Elegy c. 1995
Box 1 Memorial Cairn, Arlington Cemetery 1995, Undated
Box 1 Memorial Services 1988-1998

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