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Robert B. Fisk Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Fisk, Robert B.
Title: Robert B. Fisk Papers
Dates: 1945-1950s
Size: 0.5 linear foot
Abstract: Papers and audiovisual materials related to Robert B. Fisk's time as a student and staff member 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

Robert B. Fisk (1922-2012) was a Syracuse University alumnus and staff member. He served in World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps and attended Syracuse University on the G.I. Bill. While at the University, he was a member of the Flying Club and the Air Force Reserves. He graduated in 1949 with a degree in business administration and began working for Syracuse University not long after as a photographer in the motion picture department, a position he remained in for 42 years. In this capacity he traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East, notably Iran, in the 1950s as part of a photography and documentary filmmaking crew. His documentarian activities in Iran were part of United States President Harry S. Truman's Point Four Program, which Syracuse University was involved with in a documentary filmmaking capacity under the direction of Dr. Don G. Williams, the head of the Syracuse University Audio-Visual Center.

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Scope and Content Note

The Robert B. Fisk Papers contains two series:

The Alumni and student materials series comprises papers from Fisk's time as a Syracuse University student and alumnus. These include a physical examination card, tuition ledger cards, supply vouchers, a graduation progress checklist, and alumni association documents.

The Staff materials series contains two travelog audiotapes in compact disc and reel format, as well as a paper notice informing staff that employees will soon qualify for Social Security.

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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.

Access to audiovisual material requires advance notice to produce a use copy.

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

The University Archives has a clipping file for the Center of Instructional Communications, formerly the Audio-Visual Center.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Fisk, Robert B.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

College students.
College-student veterans.
Point Four Program (U.S.)
Higher education.
Photographers.

Types of material

Audiotapes.
Compact discs.
Papers.
Schedules (time plans)
Sound recordings.
Travelog (performed works genre)

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Robert B. Fisk Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Papers were the gift of Christopher H. DeVoe in 2015. Audiovisual materials were the gift of Bob Hodge in 2022.

Processing Information

Papers were placed in acid-free folders and box. Audiotape reel was placed in archival casing. Audiovisual materials were placed in an acid-free box.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Halsey Van Allen
Date: 2022
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Alumni and student materials
Box 2 Alumni association 1949
Box 2 Student forms and schedules 1945-1948
Staff materials
Box 2 Social Security notification 1950
Box 1 Travelog 15-5, Music Reel 5 circa 1950s - accompanied by note from Bob Hodge; see "sua_fisk_rb_002" This audio reel contains film soundtrack of Iranian or Pakistani ethnic music and dialog possibly for a motion picture film done by Dr. John Tyo. (1/4 inch audio tape; running time 28:00) (ID#: sua_fisk_rb_001)
Box 1 Travelog 15-5, Music Reel 5 [copy] undated - transferred from "sua_fisk_rb_001" This audio reel contains film soundtrack of Iranian or Pakistani ethnic music and dialog possibly for a motion picture film done by Dr. John Tyo. (CD; running time 28:00) (ID#: sua_fisk_rb_002)

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