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Robert I. Senger Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024

Biography

Robert I. Senger (1922-2017) received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the College of Business Administration at Syracuse University in 1947. Senger was admitted to Syracuse University in 1946 under the GI Bill, which provided millions of World War II veterans a college education. While attending Syracuse University, Senger was an honors student and participated in Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Fraternity. After graduating, Senger worked as a Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years.

Scope and Content Note

The Robert I. Senger Papers includes two scrapbooks. The first scrapbook contains clippings, photographs, correspondence, greeting cards, tickets, and University publications documenting Senger’s experience as an undergraduate at Syracuse University from 1946 to 1947. Topics include Syracuse University's 86th Commencement, Spring Weekend, the Archbold Stadium fire, Boar's Head Dramatic Society productions, and the Blossom Ball. The second scrapbook documents the 50th reunion of the Class of 1947. Contents include clippings, photographs, a class of 1947 button, a directory, and a memory book.

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 Syracuse University student activities can be found in the Syracuse University Clipping Files.

Selected Search Terms

Names

Senger, Robert I.
Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Commencement ceremonies.
Reunions.
Student activities.
Veterans.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Admission tickets.
Buttons (information artifacts)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Greeting cards.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Robert I. Senger Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Katie Senger in 2024

Processing Information

Materials were placed in an acid free folder and box. Select photographs were placed in Mylar sleeves.

Arrangement

Scrapbooks are arranged in chronological order.

Table of Contents

Scrapbooks

Inventory