Thomas Britton Schultz Family Papers
An inventory of the papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster
Archives at Syracuse University
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Summary
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Schultz family.
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Thomas Britton Schultz Family
Papers
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1979-2013 |
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3.5 linear feet |
| Abstract: |
Materials related to Thomas Britton
Schultz, one of 35 Syracuse University study abroad students killed in the bombing of
Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland
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English
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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
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Biography
Thomas Britton Schultz (1968-1988) was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. A junior at Ohio Wesleyan
University, he was enrolled in Syracuse University's Division of International Programs
Abroad (DIPA) in London. Tom was pursuing a double major in history, politics, and
government, and planned on attending law school. He was posthumously awarded his
bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan.
Tom was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and a two-year letter holder in
track and cross country. Professor Michael Good remembered "he was the kind of student
you pray for. He was a sponge. Every experience or piece of information you could give
him, he would absorb." He was survived by his parents, John and Jane Schultz, as well as
his paternal and maternal grandmothers and two uncles. He was buried alongside his
younger brother, Andrew, who died in 1978. Tom's mother, Jane, was instrumental in
advocating for the construction of a permanent memorial to the victims of Pan Am Flight
103. Her contributions to this work resulted in the dedication of the Memorial Cairn at
Arlington National Cemetery in November 1995.
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Scope and Content Note
The Thomas Britton Schultz Family Papers contains materials
related to Tom Schultz, one of the 35 Syracuse University study abroad students killed
in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Also included are
materials related to various memorials for the victims of Pan Am Flight 103. The
collection is divided into the following series:
Audiovisual material consists of media related to Tom, his
family, and news coverage and memorials following the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Clippings contains newspaper clippings and articles related
to Tom and the tragedy, as well as clippings from the 25th Anniversary of the bombing.
Correspondence includes condolences and letters of sympathy
sent to the Schultz family. This series also contains correspondence between Tom's
mother, Jane Schultz, and two U.S. presidents, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Memorials consists of church service programs, obituaries,
prayer cards, and other materials that serve to memorialize Tom and the other victims of
Pan Am Flight 103. Also included in this series are many materials related to the
dedication of the Memorial Cairn at Arlington National Cemetery.
Photographs contains photographs from the dedication of the
Memorial Cairn and various photographs of Tom, from both his semester abroad in London
and earlier in his life. Photographs of the Memoria Cairn dedication were scanned while
on loan from Jane Schultz.
Subject files includes yearbooks, booklets, awards, and other
materials related to Tom and his family. There are three yearbooks in this series, one
from Tom's high school and the other two from Ohio Wesleyan University and Syracuse
University, both containing memorial messages for Tom. There are also plaques and awards
documenting the achievements and recognitions of Tom and his family, some awarded
posthumously.
Writings contains two items: a magazine article about Jane
Schultz's experience as an advocate following the bombing and her relationship with her
son, and a personal statement written by Tom.
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Alternative Formats
Selected materials from this collection have been digitized. Please contact the
archivist for further information on accessing the materials.
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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.
Access to audiovisual material requires advance notice to produce a use copy.
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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Selected Search Terms
Names
Schultz family.
Schultz, Thomas Britton.
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
Audiocassettes.
Award plaques.
Awards.
Certificates.
Clippings files.
Commemorative plaques.
Correspondence.
DVDs.
Photographs.
School yearbooks.
Sound recordings.
VHS.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Thomas Britton Schultz Family Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of John and Jane Schultz between 2006 and 2022.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders and boxes. Delicate items were separated with
archival foam for protection.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: 2015 March
Revision history: Jan 2016 - Inventory added (VSOM);
June 2018 - Inventory updated (VSOM);
Dec 2021 - Box 3 added, stylistic changes (EMB);
April 2022 - Box 4, Oversize 1, and photographs added; stylistic changes
(HVA);
July 2024 - Media processed, extent recalculated (VSOM)
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Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically within series.
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Inventory
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Audiovisual material |
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Beyond Chance Show 13: Thomas Schultz 12/09/2000
(VHS; running time 60:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_001)
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A family is reunited after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie. Beyond Chance Show: Season 2, Episode 13 - Thomas
Schultz.
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CBS: Pine Island camp in Maine, refurbishing a bunk in honor of Tom Schultz 5 September 1990
- includes raw footage and the story that aired; accompanied by letter from Thom Hallock, News Center2, WLBZ-TV
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_008)
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Lifetime Original: Beyond Chance with Jane (Schultz) and Teresa 9 December 2000
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_004)
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News clips: Flight 103 Memorial Service in Stamford 28 December 1988
(VHS; running time 8:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_006)
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Contains news clips from 12/28/88: WTNH-TV, New Haven: Action News at 6:00 PM (3:45); WFSB-TV Hartford: Eyewitness News at
5:00 PM (2:10); WVIT-TV Hartford: Connecticut News Today at 6:00 PM (2:05).
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News clips: Memorial Service for Thomas Schultz; Flight 103 Memorial Service in Stamford 28 December 1988
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_009)
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Contains news clips from 12/28/88: WABC-TV, New York: Eyewitness News at 5:00 PM (2:40); WABC-TV, New York: Eyewitness at
6:00 PM (2:02); NBC-TV, Network: NBC Nightly News at 7:00 PM (2:21); WNBC-TV, New York: News 4 New York at 11:00 PM (1:23);
WTNH-TV, New Haven: Action News at 6:00 PM (3:45);
WVIT-TV Hartford: Eyewitness News at 5:00 PM (2:10); WVIT-TV Hartford: Connecticut News Today at 6:00
PM (2:05); Norwalk: News 12 at 5:00 PM (0:50); Security interview.
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News clips: Tom Schultz Memorial Service 28 December 1988
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_007)
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Thomas Schultz AVC 5.3, Pan Am 103 undated
(Audio cassette; running time 8:31)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_002)
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Thomas Schultz memorial services, news clips 1988; 1989
(DVD)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_003)
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Thomas Schultz news clips 1987; 1988; January 17, 1989; December 12, 1989; July 5, 1990; July 7, 1990; July 10, 1990
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_schultz_tb_005)
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Contains: (1988) Crash coverage; (1/17/1989) Ohio Wesleyan University Memorial; (12/12/1989) Joan Rivers; (7/10/1990) Joan
Rivers; (7/5/1990) NBC Pine Island camp dedication; (7/7/1990) CBS Pine Island camp dedication; (Summer 1987) Thomas on Pine
Island camp.
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Clippings |
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25th anniversary 2013 |
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General 1988-1999, undated
(3 folders)
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Correspondence |
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Bush, George H.W. 1989 April-1991 May |
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Clinton, Bill 1994 January, 1995 November |
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Schultz family 1988-1999 |
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Memorials |
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Memorial Cairn, Arlington National Cemetery 1993 December 21, 1995 November 3 |
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Pan Am 103 memorials 1989-2008, undated |
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Pine Island camp cabin 1990-1991 |
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Thomas Britton Schultz 1988 December-1990
May
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Photographs |
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Dedication of Memorial Cairn, Arlington National Cemetery 1995 November 3
 Jane Schultz and President Bill Clinton at Memorial Cairn (black and white)
Jane Schultz and President Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton at Memorial Cairn
Signed photograph of President Bill Clinton and Jane Schultz
Signed photograph of Jane Schultz with Tony Lake
Crowd surrounding Memorial Cairn
Jane Schultz with Madeline Albright
Plaque on Memorial Cairn
Scottish pip and drum band
Government officials at dedication of Memorial Cairn. Includes Joseph Lieberman, Ted Kennedy, Madeline Albright, and Janet
Reno.
Jane Schultz with President Bill Clinton, and man in uniform.
George Williams, President Bill Clinton, and Jane Schultz
Dais and color guard
Dais with Memorial Cairn in foreground
Jane Schultz speaking at dedication of Memorial Cairn.
Reverend Patrick Keegans speaking at dedication of Memorial Cairn.
George Williams speaking at dedication of Memorial Cairn.
Rt. Honorable Sir Hector Monro speaking at dedication of Memorial Cairn.
Rt. Honorable Sir Hector Monro presenting model Cairn to President Bill Clinton.
President Bill Clinton speaking at dedication of Memorial Cairn.
President Bill Clinton and Jane Schultz on dais.
Medium shot of President Bill Clinton and Jane Schulz on dais.
Children and families unveiling base of Memorial Cairn.
President Bill Clinton and Jane Schultz approaching Memorial Cairn.
Memorial Cairn. President Bill Clinton and Jane Schultz, in background. Children in foreground.
President Bill Clinton with children of victims of Pan Am Flight 103.
President Bill Clinton greeting attendees of dedication of Memorial Cairn.
President Bill Clinton shaking hands with George Williams. Jane Schultz in center.
President Bill Clinton shaking hands with Jane Schultz. George Williams at left. |
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Scanned while on loan from Jane Schultz |
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Thomas Britton Schultz 1980-1989
Thomas Schultz (center) weekend in Amsterdam with DIPA pals - October 1988
Thomas Schultz (left) at Stonehenge, with fellow students from Ohio Wesleyan
Thomas Schultz (center) at Stonehenge with DIPA pals from Ohio Wesleyan - September 1988
Thomas Schultz (left, wearing sunglasses) weekend in Amsterdam with DIPA students - October 1988
Thomas Schultz (center) weekend in Amsterdam with Ohio Wesleyan DIPA pals - October 1988
Thomas Schultz in Poole, England - October 1988
Thomas Schultz in Paris - November 1988
Thomas Schultz at Coyle Castle, England - October 1988
Thomas Schultz (right) with J.P. Flynn. Flatmates at Campden Hill Towers, Notting Hill Gate.
Jack, Thomas, and Jane Schultz with dog, Butch. Belgrade Lakes, Maine - August 1988
Last photo of Thomas Schultz taken by Jane Schultz, at his flat in Notting Hill Gate - November 1988
Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery, Lockerbie. White plaque in background is for Thomas Schultz.
Marker placed in the wall at the Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery, Lockerbie.
Road to Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery, Lockerbie
Stones at the Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery, Lockerbie
Sign for Dryfesdale Cemetery and Garden of Remembrance.
Thomas Schultz (center left) with fellow Ohio Wesleyan DIPA students - October 1988 |
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Subject files |
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Schultz family |
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Andrew Grayson Schultz Boy Scouts memorial plaque 1979 January 18 |
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National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine
retail and fashion industries dinner - dance in honor of Jack
Schultz 1989 June 8
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Thomas Schultz |
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Gutnecht Award 1986 |
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Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Department men's track
award 1987
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Ohio Wesleyan University Le bijou yearbook 1990 |
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Ohio Wesleyan University posthumous diploma 1990 May |
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Ohio Wesleyan University track championship dedication
plaque 1989
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Order of Omega honor society induction plaque 1989 February 12 |
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Phi Alpha Theta honor society induction plaque 1989 February 28 |
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Phi Delta Theta initiation plaque 1987 January 30 |
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Suffield Academy cross country and track varsity letter awards and
medal 1985-1986
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Suffield Academy commencement programs 1986 May 24 |
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Suffield Academy the pioneer yearbook 1986 |
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Syracuse University Onondagan yearbook 1989 |
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Syracuse University posthumous DIPA certificate of
achievement 1988 September-1988
December
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Writings |
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Jane Schultz 1991 |
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Thomas Britton Schultz circa 1988 |
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