Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Collection
A description of the collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University. Department of Athletics. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Collection |
| Dates: | 1916-2014 |
| Size: | 40 boxes (38.75 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | Materials related to the Syracuse University men's lacrosse team |
| 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 |
Historical Note
Men's lacrosse has been a sport at Syracuse University for over one hundred years. It was established in 1916 by students from the College of Forestry (now the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry). Laurie Cox, a forestry professor who played on Harvard University's 1908 intercollegiate championship team, was the first coach. Despite the challenges faced by the demands of World War I and a shortage of experienced players, the team managed to thrive, claiming its first national championship title in 1920. In 1983, the team won its first NCAA championship after a come-from-behind victory against Johns Hopkins and a 14-1 season. Syracuse University men's lacrosse remains a powerhouse and continues to capture national championship titles.
Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Collection spans from 1916 to 2014. The collection is made up of a range of materials including publications, scrapbooks, photographs and slides, clippings, scorebooks, game tapes, plaques, trophies and other memorabilia, and posters. There are also subject files that cover topics such as special events and clinics. The publications in the collection include magazines (primarily Inside Lacrosse and Lacrosse Magazine), yearbooks, season guides and brochures.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact Syracuse University Archives for more information.
School, college and department records are restricted to the office of origin for 30 years. Requests to use restricted records must be obtained in writing from the office of origin.
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.
Related Material
The University Archives holds materials relating to Syracuse University men's lacrosse in its clipping files, the Syracuse University Poster Collection, the Syracuse University Athletics Records, and the Syracuse University Photograph Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The collection was transferred from the Syracuse University Athletics Department Men's Lacrosse Office to the University Archives between 2006 and 2010. University Archives also acquires publications for the collection from campus printing offices.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Nicole Wright
Date: March 2020
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