Mark Lawrence Tobin Family Papers
An inventory of the collection at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster
Archives at Syracuse University
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Summary
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Tobin family.
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Mark Lawrence Tobin Family Papers |
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1967-2003 |
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12.5 linear
feet
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| Abstract: |
Materials related to Mark Tobin, one of
the 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
Mark Lawrence Tobin (1967-1988) was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. Mark was the sixth of Helen
and Joe Tobin's seven children. His childhood dream was to become a television sports
announcer. Mark worked towards this goal while a student at Fordham University, where he
hosted the evening sports recap on the university's radio station. He spent the fall
semester of 1988 in London, England with the Syracuse University communications
program.
Mark loved sports, as both a spectator and a participant. From his early teens he
enjoyed golf, swimming, and tennis. In his college years he added hockey, surfing, and
skiing to that list. His parents commented that Mark was "eternally optimistic about the
successful outcome of all his undertakings. He was valued as a best friend by more
people than we ever knew about."
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Scope and Content Note
The Mark Lawrence Tobin Family Papers contain materials
related to Mark Tobin, one of the 35 students killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
over Lockerbie, Scotland while studying abroad through Syracuse University's Division of
International Programs Abroad (DIPA). The collection has been divided into the following
series:
Artwork, containing a maquette of the Dark Elegy statue of Helen Tobin created by Suse Lowenstein.
Clippings from various newspapers and periodicals.
Correspondence, which has been further divided into subseries
for condolences, Mark Tobin's personal correspondence, and the correspondence of the
Tobin family. Please note some materials in the Mark Tobin subseries contain outdated
terminology and potentially harmful language. The language contained in these materials
was prevalent at the time of their creation, although no less potentially harmful than
today. The materials are preserved and presented for their historic and research
value.
Mass cards consisting of several hundred such items received
by the Tobin family in the months and years following Mark's death.
Memorabilia, including Mark's trophies for athletics and
theatre, and materials related to his family's involvement with the Victims of Pan Am
Flight 103, Inc.
Memorial donations, which contains materials related to
donations made in Mark's memory to various funds and organizations.
Photographs, containing Tobin family photo albums, and
photographs from Mark's semester in London.
Subject files, including some of Mark's personal belongings,
as well as papers pertaining to his estate, and post mortem examination. Please note
some materials in this series contain graphic subject matter.
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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.
Due to its fragility, access to the original statue of Helen Tobin is restricted.
Photographs of the piece are available.
Use Restrictions
Post-mortem images of the deceased may not be reproduced or photographed.
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
Lowenstein, Suse.
Tobin family.
Tobin, Helen.
Tobin, Mark Lawrence.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Associated Titles
Dark Elegy.
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.
Photograph albums.
Photographs.
Sculpture (visual works)
Sound recordings.
U-matic (TM)
VHS.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Mark Lawrence Tobin Family Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Joseph and Helen Tobin in 2007 and Pat Tobin Adelman in 2014.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid free folders and boxes. A custom housing was created for
the maquette.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: March 2015
Revision history: Jan 2016 - Inventory added (VSOM);
July 2017 - Stylistic changes (VSOM);
July 2018 - Media added to inventory, stylistic changes (VSOM);
Aug 2023 - Scope and Content updated (VSOM);
July 2024 - Media reprocessed, inventory updated, extent recalculated
(VSOM)
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Arrangement
Materials are arranged in alphabetical order within each series and subseries.
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Inventory
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Artwork |
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Dark elegy maquette of Helen Tobin undated |
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RESTRICTED: Due to its fragility, access to the original statue of Helen Tobin is
restricted. Photographs of the piece are available.
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Clippings |
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General 1988-1992, undated
(4 folders)
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Correspondence |
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Condolences |
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General December 22-29,
1988
(4 folders)
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| Box 4 |
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General December 30,
1988-December 1989
(9 folders)
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Jesuit Community of Fordham University December 21, 1988-May
20, 1989, undated
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Mark Tobin |
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Fall semester September-December 1988, undated |
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Incoming 1986-1988, undated
(4 folders)
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Outgoing April 7, 1987 |
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Tobin family |
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Incoming |
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General April 1987-December
1989, undated
(4 folders)
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General 1990-1999, undated
(3 folders)
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| Box 6 |
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From United Kingdom September 1987-September
1994, undated
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Mass cards |
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Agnus Dei Society December 1988-January
1989
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Association of Marian Helpers December 23,
1988-January 3, 1989
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The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal December 1988, January 1990 |
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Christian Brothers' Auxiliary December 22, 1988, December 27, 1988
(2 folders)
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Church of Saint Joseph December 1988-January
1989
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Franciscan Missionary Union December 1988-January 1989, undated |
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The Marianist Community of Chaminade High School December 1988, December 1989, undated |
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The Marianist Spiritual Alliance December 1988-June 1989, undated
(3 folders)
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows December 1989, undated |
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Other December 1988-December 1991, Undated
(4 folders)
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Other February 1989-December 1991, undated
(2 folders)
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Passionist Benefactors Society December 1988 |
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Passionists Province of St. Paul of the Cross December 21-23,
1988
(2 folders)
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Passionists Province of St. Paul of the Cross December 23, 1988, December 26, 1988
(2 folders)
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Passionists Province of St. Paul of the Cross December 27,
1988-January 26, 1989
(5 folders)
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Passionists Province of St. Paul of the Cross January-December
1989
(2 folders)
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Priests and Brothers of the Sacred Heart December 1988-April 1989, undated |
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Purgatorial Society of St. Thomas the Apostle December 23, 1988, January 4, 1989 |
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Sacred Heart Spiritual Society December 22-25,
1988
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Sacred Heart Spiritual Society December 26,
1988-January 23, 1989
(2 folders)
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The Saint Francis Purgatorial Society January 1989 undated |
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Saint Joseph's Abbey 1989 |
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St. Joseph Benefactor Society December 21, 1988, December 28, 1988, January 5, 1989 |
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church December 1988-September
1989
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Salesian Purgatorial Society December 21, 1988, December 31, 1988 |
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S.M.A. Fathers (Society of African Missions) December 24-29, 1988, undated |
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Society of the Little Flower December 1988-February
1989
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The Society for the Propagation of the Faith December 28, 1988, June 23, 1989 |
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Trinity College (Washington, D.C.) January 1989 |
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Memorabilia |
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Pan Am Flight 103 bumper stickers undated |
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Place of Remembrance dedication ribbons [April 22, 1990] |
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Mark Tobin's athletics and theatre trophies 1978-1985, undated
(6 items)
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"Terrorism and apathy: a deadly combination" t-shirt undated |
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Memorial donations |
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Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) December 1988 |
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Bar Association of Nassau County January 1989 |
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Chaminade High School (Mineola, New York) 1990 |
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Jewish National Fund December 1988-January
1989
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Other December 1988-January
1989
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Photographs |
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General 1998 |
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Headstone of Mark Tobin March 1991, undated |
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London abroad students 1988 |
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Mark Tobin 1967-1988 |
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Memorials circa 1990-1999 |
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Tobin family album 1967-1998
(2 folders)
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Tobin family album - Lockerbie, Scotland June 28-July 1,
1990
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Dark elegy 1995 |
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Subject files |
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Drawing of Mark Tobin by niece December 25, 1988 |
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Estate of Mark Tobin - administration proceedings April 1989-November
1990
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Estate of Mark Tobin - correspondence file April 1989-February
1991
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Fordham University Memorial Scholarship 1989-1991 |
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Helen Tobin's notes 1987, undated |
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Helen Tobin's notes regarding Mark Tobin 1976, undated |
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Mark Tobin |
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Artwork and schoolwork 1971-1988, undated |
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Chaminade High School yearbook 1985 |
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Mark Tobin, Jason Coker, Syracuse University Center, London, England
(edited version) [copy 1] Fall 1988
(VHS; running time 60:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_010)
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Mark Tobin, Jason Coker, Syracuse University Center, London, England
(edited version) [copy 2] Fall 1988
(VHS; running time 60:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_011)
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Mark Tobin, Jason Coker, Syracuse University Center, London, England
(edited version, Master) Fall 1988
- label note: "in memory of Mark L. Tobin, given by his parents, April
22, 1990"
(U-matic; running time 60:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_012)
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Personal belongings 1980-1988, undated |
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Memorial Services |
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Fordham Mass, Commencement, parts 1 and 2 20 May 1989
- Mark Tobin honored
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_001)
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Fordham Mass, part 2; Awards night 18-20 May 1989
- label note reads: "Fordham Commencement, Processing Mass, May 20, 1989; interviews followed Thursday PM presentation of awards"
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_003)
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Fordham Mass, Commencement and awards, part 3 20 May 1989
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_002)
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Fordham Mass for Mark Tobin 24 February 1989
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_004)
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General 1988-2003, undated
(3 folders)
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General undated |
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Mark's Burial Service at Holy Rood Chapel, Rev. Paul Rahilly; Graveside petitions 4 February 1989
(Audio cassette; running time 60:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_006)
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Memorial Mass at Syracuse University undated
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_009)
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Mom's [Helen Tobin's] speech, at Chaminade [High School] 18 March, 1990
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_007)
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Pagnucco, Bainbridge, Porter, et al. vs. Pan Am World Airways, Inc. and
Alert Management Systems, Inc. January-April 1993, undated
(4 folders)
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The Pipes and Drums of Scotland undated
(Audio cassette; running time 90:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_005)
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Recording contains: 1. Scotland the Brave, St. Andrews Pipe Band (1:32); 2. Amazing Grace, Toyota Pipe and Drums (3:39); 3.
Highland Cathedral, Pipes and Drums and Military Band of Royal Highland Fusiliers (4:19); 4. Flower of Scotland (2:55).
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Post mortem of Mark Tobin December 1988-July
1991
- Contains graphic subject matter
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RESTRICTED: Post mortem images of the deceased may not be reproduced or photographed.
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United States Embassy, The Hague, Netherlands information
packet June 2000
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Wedding vow renewals of Joe and Helen Tobin, parents of Mark Tobin 1 July 2000
(VHS; running time 5:00)
(ID#: pa103_tobin_ml_008)
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