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Finla G. Crawford Papers
A description of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Michele Combs
Date: 6 May 2024
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Finding aid created by: Michele Combs
Date: 6 May 2024
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| Creator: | Crawford, Finla Goff, 1894-1973. |
| Title: | Finla G. Crawford Papers |
| Dates: | 1929-1966 |
| Size: | 12 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | Correspondence, memoranda, reports, agendas, minutes, and miscellany. Materials pertain to Syracuse University, the New York State Power Authority, and the Niagara Power Project, as well as to Dr. Crawford's activities in the community and in the field of education. Correspondents include William S. Chapin, Robert Moses, John G. Kieger, E.V. Stalcup, James A. Fitzpatrick, and Herbert H. Lehman. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
Finla Goff Crawford (1894-1973) was a political science professor, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and vice chancellor at Syracuse University. He graduated from Alfred University in 1915 and received his master's degree in 1916 and his doctorate in 1922 from the University of Wisconsin. In 1919 Crawford accepted a position teaching political science at Syracuse University. He became dean of the College of Liberal Arts (now the College of Arts and Sciences) in 1938 and vice chancellor in 1942. He retired in 1959.
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Names
Crawford, Finla Goff, 1894-1973.
Syracuse University -- History.
Subjects
Political science -- Study and teaching.
College teachers.
Higher education.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Finla G. Crawford Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
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