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Nathaniel Holman Rhodes Slides

An inventory of his slides at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Rhodes, Nathaniel Holman.
Title: Nathaniel Holman Rhodes Slides
Dates: 1958-1960
Size: 1 folder
Abstract: Photographic slides created by Nathaniel Holman Rhodes concerning his time as a student at Syracuse University
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

Biography

Nathaniel “Nat” Holman Rhodes (1939-2024) was a student at Syracuse University and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1960. While he was a student, Rhodes was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and served on the Hendricks Chapel Board and as the co-chairman of the Chapel Ushers. He was also a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Tau Beta Pi, a national engineering honorary society; and Eta Kappa Nu, an electrical engineering honor society. After graduating, Rhodes went on to serve as a second lieutenant with the U.S. Army Transportation Material Command. After his military service, he worked as a technical writer, electrical engineer and computer programmer.

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Scope and Content Note

The Nathaniel Holman Rhodes Slides contain photographic film slides of images concerning student life at Syracuse University, including photographs of campus buildings and events, glee club performances, football games, the Spring Weekend float parade and pageant, an ROTC review, and a concert given by the Kingston Trio. Also present are slides of student traditions, including the Sigma Nu fraternity's entries into the annual Winter Carnival ice sculpture contest and the Colgate Weekend poster competition.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

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.

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Related Material

Further information on Nathaniel Holman Rhodes can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Rhodes, Nathaniel Holman.
Sigma Nu.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Greek letter societies.
Student activities.
College students.
Higher education.

Types of material

Color slides.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Nathaniel Holman Rhodes Slides,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Julie Gumm in 2025.

Processing Information

Slides were placed in mylar enclosures in an acid-free folder in an acid-free box.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged in chronological order. Undated materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Slides
ASC 279 Syracuse University photographic slides 1958-1960

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