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Syracuse University Varsity Club Collection
An inventory of its collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University. -- Varsity Club. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Varsity Club Collection |
| Dates: | 1938-2017 |
| Size: | 1 box (1 linear foot) |
| Abstract: | Materials related to the Syracuse University Varsity Club's membership, events, and inner workings |
| 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
The Syracuse University Varsity Club was founded in 1934 by alumnus George Bond, a football player from the class of 1894. Its purpose is to unite the University's letter winning alumni and promote the University's athletics program. The club states that it is an "opportunity to foster and maintain relationships across different sports, generations, and geographical locations." Membership dues, which cover both a membership fee and a small donation to a University sports team of the donor's choice, allow the Varsity Club to offer small scholarships to current University athletes and host large events like its LetterWinners of Distinction ceremony and dinner. Athletes nearing graduation are encouraged by the club to join so as to continue to support their program for years to come.
The LetterWinners of Distinction title is the highest honor given by the Syracuse University Athletics Department. Recipients of this honor must have graduated at least twenty years ago, earned at least one varsity letter, and brought honor and distinction to their sport, profession, and community. The LetterWinners of Distinction program was first devised in 1964 and the first recipients were Dr. Gordon D. Hoople '15 G'19 (crew), Lewis P. Andreas '21 G'37 (football and baseball), Arnold M. Grant '27 G'29 (swimming, water polo, and football), Victor A. Hanson '27 (football, basketball, and baseball), Earle J. Machold '27 (baseball manager), and John T. Connor '36 (football manager). The first woman to receive the award was Martha Mogish, a basketball player from the class of 1982, in 2001.
Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Varsity Club Collection contains materials spanning from 1938 to 2017. Among them are programs and ballot cards for the LetterWinners of Distinction events, organizational materials, membership directories, a photograph, correspondence between members, and club memorabilia such as patches, stickers, keychains, and a banner.
Alternative Formats
The University Archives also holds materials related to Syracuse University athletics in the Clipping Files and the Syracuse University Photograph Collection.
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.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Varsity Club Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Syracuse University Varsity Club in 2015.
Processing Information
Materials are housed in acid-free folders and box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Erin Carter
Date: 2015
Revision history: May 2021 - Stylistic changes, 2 items added to Box 1 (EMB)