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Creator:
Inclusive Dates:
1970-2005
Abstract:
Printed material documenting AIDS activism in the 1980s and 1990s.
Type of Material:
Booklets.
Handbills.
Newsletters.
Pamphlets.
Posters.
Buttons (information artifacts)
Bumper stickers.
Stickers.
Fliers (printed matter)
Brochures.
Reports.
Calendars (documents)
Zines.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
AIDS phobia.
AIDS (Disease) and the arts.
AIDS (Disease) -- Law and legislation. -- United States.
AIDS (Disease) -- Social aspects. -- United States.
AIDS (Disease) -- United States. -- Prevention.
LGBT activism.
AIDS activists.
Public health campaigns.
AIDS (Disease) in women.
AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Counseling of.
AIDS (Disease) -- Patients.
AIDS (Disease) -- Alternative treatment.
AIDS (Disease) -- Chemotherapy.

2.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
Inclusive Dates:
1947-1947
Abstract:
Papers of the physicist. Letter for Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, 1947; and 11 p. undated research paper, "On Rotationally Symmetric Stationary Gravitational Fields," in German.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts for publication.
Subject:
Physicists.
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Activism and social reform
Physicists.
Physics.

Creator:
Albert Schweitzer Center
Inclusive Dates:
-
Abstract:
Organizational records, correspondence, memorabilia relating to the Albert Schweitzer Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Type of Material:
Sound recordings.
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Subject:
Missionaries.
Musicians.
Theologians.
Music
Religion and Philosophy
Science and medicine
Activism and social reform

Creator:
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.
Inclusive Dates:
1905-1993
Abstract:
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Records includes Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Records (office files, board of directors records, financial records, programs and projects, and publications); Albert Schweitzer Hospital records (communications, medical reports, publications, hospital construction including photographs, blueprints, and financial records, U.S. A.I.D. grant, subject files); Association internationale de l'Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (communications, subject files, publications); Albert Schweitzer Center records (communications and publications); Schweitzer Memorabilia (Albert Schweitzer documents, Helene Schweitzer documents, Schweitzer-related materials, material by and about Schweitzer in various languages). Correspondents include Erica Anderson, Theodor Binder, Jorge Bird, Julius Seelye Bixler, E. Gaine Cannon, Frank Catchpool, Norman Cousins, A.R.T. Denues, Lee and Dottie Ellerbrock, Ford Foundation, Maurice Frey, Lawrence Gussman, Hermann Hagedore, Jerome Hill, Homer A. Jack, Charles Joy, George T. Keating, Reinhard N. Lahde, Leif Erikson Foundation, Charles Lowe, Hans Margolius, Emmy Martin, Louis Mayer, William Maul Measey, William Larimer Mellon, Joseph F. Montague, Edouard Nies-Berger, Simon Obame-Bikoro, Leslie Paffrath, Laura Person, R.P. Dominique Pire, Fergus Pope, Thomas D. Rees, Myrta Ross, Ali Silver, Ruth Sloan, Keith Smith, Isaac N.P. Stokes, Margaret S. Tenbrinck, Paul Dudley White, Andre Wick, V. McKinley Wiles, and Elizabeth L. Young.
Type of Material:
Agendas (administrative records)
Articles.
Blueprints (reprographic copies)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Drawings (visual works)
Financial records.
Manuscripts (document genre)
Manuscripts for publication.
Medical records.
Minutes (administrative records)
Photographs.
Professional papers.
Project files.
Publications.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Activism and social reform
Religion and philosophy
Science and medicine
Charities, Medical.
Endowments -- United States.
Voluntary hospitals -- Gabon.
Humanitarianism.
Missionaries, Medical.
Missions, Medical -- Gabon.
Peace -- Societies, etc.

5.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965.
Inclusive Dates:
1896-1965
Abstract:
Papers of the theologian, philosopher, physician, organist, and music scholar; born in Alsace, France. Founded a missionary hospital in Lambaréné, French Equatorial Africa (now Gabon). Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his advocacy of the brotherhood of nations. Collection includes correspondence (1901-1965); 123 notebooks (1918-1965); manuscript essays and lectures on religion, philosophy, and medicine; and sermons. Correspondence includes nearly 1400 letters between Schweitzer and wife Hélène Bresslau (1901-1939); 396 letters (1950-1965) written in German to Erica Anderson; 180 letters to daughter Rhena Schweitzer Miller; and 70 letters to various recipients, including 3 to Rudolf Bultmann. Notebooks document Schweitzer's daily life in Lambaréné, the diseases and stories of his patients, and the arrival of visitors to the mission. They also contain poems, quotations, excerpts from books on philosophy, religion, and history; clippings from French, German, English, and African newspapers; reports on world politics; and commentaries on himself and his work.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Essays.
Lectures.
Notebooks.
Sermons.
Subject:
Gabon -- Description and travel.
Lambaréné (Moyen-Ogooué, Gabon)
Missionaries.
Musicians.
Physicians.
Theologians.
Music
Religion and Philosophy
Science and medicine
Activism and social reform
Humanists.
Missionaries, Medical.
Missions -- Gabon.
Missions, Medical -- Gabon.
Organists.
Philosophers.
Theologians.

6.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Westrup, Alfred B.
Inclusive Dates:
1897-1897
Abstract:
Letter from Alfred B. Westrup to Thaddeus B. Wakeham regarding anarchist philosophy.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
New York State
Religion and philosophy
Anarchism.
Anarchists.
Political science -- Philosophy.

7.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Parsons, Alice Beal, 1886-1962.
Inclusive Dates:
1916-1966
Abstract:
Papers of the American author, novelist, social worker, feminist. Collection includes correspondence (1916-1961), memorabilia, photographs, printed material, published material, and writings (articles, book reviews, drafts of books, typescripts, galley proofs).
Type of Material:
Articles.
Autobiographies (literary works)
Book reviews.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Drafts (documents)
Galley proofs.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Subject:
Authors.
Feminists.
Novelists.
Social workers.
Women Authors
Activism and social reform
American literature -- 20th century.
Feminists -- United States.
Women authors, American.
Women novelists, American.
Women social workers -- United States.

Creator:
American Association of University Women. Syracuse Branch.
Inclusive Dates:
1923-2011
Abstract:
Clippings, directories, files, minutes, photographs, publications, recordings, reports, scrapbooks and other material of the women's education and advocacy group.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Compact discs.
Directories.
Awards.
Minutes (administrative records)
Newsletters.
Reports.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
VHS.
Subject:
Adult education
Politics, government and public administration
Activism and social reform
Adult education of women -- United States.
Leadership in women -- United States.
Leadership skills for women.
Teenage girls -- Education.
Women -- Education.
Women in education.
Women -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Women -- Political activity -- United States.

Creator:
American Indian Movement
Inclusive Dates:
1973-1980
Abstract:
Printed material relating to the American Indian Movement, a grass-roots organization focused on Native American civil rights
Type of Material:
Brochures.
Fliers (printed matter)
Newsletters.
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Pine Ridge (S.D.)
South Dakota -- History.
United States -- Race relations.
Wounded Knee (S.D.) -- History -- Indian occupation, 1973.
Activism and social reform
Indian activists -- United States.
Indians of North America.
Civil rights movements -- United States.

10.

Collection Title:
Creator:
American Peace Society
Inclusive Dates:
1839-1839
Abstract:
Fair copy by E. Savage of the history of the organization as presented by H. Silliman in 1839 at Hamilton Seminary (later Colgate University). History was assembled from various sources including annual reports.
Type of Material:
Manuscripts (document genre)
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Pacifists, United States.
Activism and social reform
Arbitration, International.
Pacifism.
Peace.

Creator:
Syracuse University Libraries -- Special Collections Research Center
Inclusive Dates:
1929-1994
Abstract:
Miscellaneous ephemera (fliers, brochures, posters, etc.) relating to various radical social movements in the U.S. including pro-labor movements, reproductive rights, anti-war activism, Communist and Socialist political organizations, and efforts to address systemic racism.
Type of Material:
Buttons (information artifacts)
Cartoons (humorous images)
Catalogs (documents)
Fliers (printed matter)
Newsletters.
Political cartoons.
Postcards.
Posters.
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Chicago (Ill.)
New York (State)
Syracuse (N.Y.)
United States -- History.
Maine.
San Francisco (Calif.)
Canada -- History.
Anvil.
Grass Roots.
Activism and social reform
Radicalism
Black Arts movement.
Black power.
Chicago Seven Trial, Chicago, Ill., 1969-1970.
Congress of Racial Equality.
Feminism -- United States.
Police brutality -- United States.
Prison violence -- United States.
Prisoners -- United States.
Prisons -- New York (State)
Prison riots.
Racism -- United States.
AIDS activists.
AIDS (Disease) -- Patients.
Indigenous women -- Education.
Black Panthers Trial, New York, N.Y., 1970-1971.
Black people -- Study and teaching.
African American jazz musicians.
AIDS (Disease) and art.
Reiki (Healing system)
Abortion.
Reproductive rights.
Abortion -- Canada.
Abortion -- United States.
Drug abuse.
Drug control.
Radicalism -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Radicalism -- United States.
Radicals -- United States.
Right to housing.
Siete de la Raza Trial, San Francisco, Calif., 1970.
Transgender people -- United States.
Transgender artists.

12.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Tappan, Arthur, 1786-1865.
Inclusive Dates:
1842-1842
Abstract:
Letter from the American abolitionist to Henry and Thomas Davis of Syracuse, New York.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
New York State
Activism and social reform

13.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Back Door Computer Services, Inc.
Inclusive Dates:
1995-1995
Abstract:
User manual for The Back Door, a bulletin board system or BBS (an early form of social media) for gay men
Type of Material:
Manuals (instructional materials)
Brochures.
Subject:
San Francisco (Calif.)
Activism and social reform
Science and medicine
AIDS activists.
Computer bulletin boards.
Internet and gay men.
Social networks.

14.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Pease, Benjamin F.
Inclusive Dates:
1901-1910
Abstract:
Memoir of Pease's years as a soldier with the 8th Michigan Infantry during the American Civil War. Handwritten, with typed transcription.
Type of Material:
Memoirs.
Subject:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Soldiers.
Activism and social reform
Civil War (U.S.)
Soldiers -- Michigan.
Soldiers -- United States -- History -- 19th century.

Creator:
Spock, Benjamin, 1903-1998.
Inclusive Dates:
1872-2012
Abstract:
Papers of the American pediatrician, author, and peace activist and his wife Mary Morgan. Collection includes extensive correspondence and writings by both Morgan and Spock, Dr. Spock's medical reference files, memorabilia; cartoons, caricatures, articles by and about Spock, clippings, and photographs relating to his political activities (1951- 1998), including material about the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and his campaign for President as the nominee of the People's Party in 1972; legal files including his estate documents and various court cases in which Morgan and Spock were involved. In addition, there are records of the DrSpock.com website and the editions of Baby and Child Care published after Dr. Spock's death (1998).
Type of Material:
16mm (photographic film size)
Appointment books.
Audiocassettes.
Articles.
Calendars (documents)
Caricatures.
Cartoons (humorous images)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Genealogies (histories)
Long-playing records.
Manuscripts for publication.
Negatives (photographs)
Photographs.
Posters.
Sound recordings.
Tape reels.
Video recordings.
Subject:
Argentina -- History -- 1955-1983.
Cuba -- History -- 1959-1990.
Cuba -- History -- 1990-
Cuba -- Politics and government -- 1959-1990.
Cuba -- Politics and government -- 1990-
El Salvador -- History -- 1979-1992.
Hungary -- Description and travel.
Italy -- Description and travel.
Japan -- Description and travel.
London (England) -- Description and travel.
Nicaragua -- Politics and government -- 1979-1990.
Nicaragua -- Politics and government -- 1990-
Russia -- Description and travel.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989.
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
Spock, Benjamin, 1903-1998. -- Better world for our children.
Spock, Benjamin, 1903-1998. -- Common sense book of baby and child care
Ladies' home journal.
Parade (Magazine)
Parenting (Magazine)
Redbook magazine.
Authors.
Pediatricians.
Physicians.
Activism and social reform
Science and medicine
Antinuclear movement -- United States.
Child care.
Child development.
Child psychology.
Child rearing.
Children -- Health and hygiene.
Equal rights amendments -- United States.
Infants -- Care.
Infants -- Development.
Infants -- Health and hygiene.
Infant psychology.
Medicine -- Practice.
Nuclear disarmament.
Olympic athletes.
Peace movements -- United States.
Pediatricians -- United States.
Pediatrics.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements.
War toys.
Water -- Fluoridation.

Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1996-1996
Abstract:
Videorecordings, audiorecordings, slides, photos, and assorted other material relating to "Choices for Children and Families: A Symposium Honoring Benjamin Spock" held at Syracuse University
Type of Material:
Videotapes.
Audiocassettes.
Photographs.
Slides (photographs)
Floppy disks.
Subject:
Pediatricians.
Biographers.
Activism and social reform
Science and medicine
Pediatricians -- United States.

Creator:
Hooker, Isabella Beecher, 1822-1907
Inclusive Dates:
1896-1896
Abstract:
Printed pamphlet with souvenir teaspoon
Type of Material:
Pamphlets.
Commemorative spoons.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
African Americans
Women Authors

18.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Brisbane family.
Inclusive Dates:
1819-1965
Abstract:
The Brisbane Family Papers are a collection of documents, mostly correspondence dated 1819-1965, by and about the Brisbane family. The collection has been divided into three sections: items relating to social reformer Albert Brisbane (1809-1890); those of his journalist son, Arthur (1864-1936), and his descendents; and documents pertaining to journalist Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman ("Nellie Bly") (1867-1922).
Type of Material:
Autobiographies (literary works)
Cartoons (humorous images)
Diaries.
Notebooks.
Obituaries.
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
France -- Description and travel.
Italy -- Description and travel.
Journalists.
Social reformers.
Journalism
Activism and social reform
Fourierism.
Journalism.
Journalists -- United States.
Journalists -- Family relationships.
Newspaper editors -- United States.
Publishers and publishing -- United States.
Social reformers -- United States.
Women journalists -- United States.

19.

Collection Title:
Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1965-1970
Abstract:
Materials include newsletters, newsclippings, brochures and other types of ephemeral materials on the subjects of nuclear disarmament, right wing Christianity, and the Vietnam War.
Type of Material:
Brochures.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Ephemera.
Fliers (printed matter)
Leaflets.
Newsletters.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
Publishing, printing and book arts
Christian literature.
Printed ephemera -- United States -- Specimens.
Protest movements -- 1960-1980.
Nuclear disarmament.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements.

Creator:
California Labor School.
Inclusive Dates:
1944-1950
Abstract:
Printed material including programs, course bulletins, pamphlets.
Type of Material:
Course catalogs.
Librettos (documents for music)
Programs (documents)
Subject:
Trial by jury.
Dance and theatre
Radicalism
Activism and social reform
Radicalism in literature.
Socialism and education -- United States.
Socialism and theater -- United States.
Theater -- Political aspects.