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Alan M. Miller Memorabilia Collection

An inventory of his collection at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024

Biography

Alan M. Miller (b. 1934) graduated from Syracuse University in 1955 with a liberal arts degree, majoring in Pre-Law and English. He graduated from the College of Law in 1958. As an undergraduate, he was an active member of the Beta Sigma Rho fraternity. He also participated in additional extracurricular activities on campus such as the Goon Squad, Interfraternity Council, Campus Chest, and the WAER radio station.

Since graduating, Alan Miller has gone on to become an award-winning author and media personality.

Scope and Content Note

The Alan M. Miller Memorabilia Collection dates from 1951-1955 and consists of two beanies, including a blue and orange beanie worn by freshmen and a blue and yellow beanie worn by Beta Sigma Rho pledges. There are four Syracuse University publications, primarily for first year students, and a 1952 dedication program for the opening of the Robert Shaw Dormitory. The collection also includes a Syracuse University button and two Goon Squad buttons.

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.

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

Additional information about Alan M. Miller can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.

Additional information about the Robert Shaw Dormitory and Goon Squad can be found in the Syracuse University Clipping Files Collection.

Selected Search Terms

Names

Miller, Alan M.
Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Greek letter societies.
Student activities.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Beanies.
Buttons (information artifacts)
Memorabilia.
Programs (documents)
Publications.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Alan M. Miller Memorabilia Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Alan M. Miller in 2024.

Processing Information

Materials were housed in acid-free folders and an acid-free box. The beanies have been wrapped in tissue paper.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

Table of Contents

Memorabilia

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