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1.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Sanger, Margaret, 1879-1966.
Inclusive Dates:
1931-1931
Abstract:
One letter from the American birth control advocate regarding publication of conference proceedings.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Science and medicine
Activism and social reform
Birth control -- United States.
Reproductive rights -- United States.

2.

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.

3.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Searle, Robert Wyckoff, 1894-
Inclusive Dates:
1918-1967
Abstract:
Papers of the American clergyman; editor of Protestant world. Minister in the Reformed Church in America. Collection contains correspondence (1918-1965); records of the Protestant Council of the City of New York; articles, editorials, sermons, and speeches; appointment books (1935-1958); clippings (1934-1958); photographs; and scrapbooks.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Editorials.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Sermons.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Clergy.
Church and clergy
Religion and philosophy
Activism and social reform
Christianity -- United States.
Christianity -- 20th century.
Christianity and politics.
Clergy -- United States.
Clergy as authors.
Sermons, American.
Christian sociology.

4.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Sedgwick, C. B. (Charles Baldwin), 1815-1883.
Inclusive Dates:
1814-1891
Abstract:
Papers of the New York State lawyer, U.S. Congressman (1859-1863), abolitionist, born near Pompey, N.Y. Correspondence (1847-1891); genealogical material; legal and financial records (1814-1879); writings (1837-1884), including essays, speeches, and published letters; and memorabilia. Largely family correspondence with additional letters of Louis Agassiz, Samuel Bowles, Salmon P. Chase, F.J. Child, James Freeman Clarke, Roscoe Conkling, George W. Curtis, John A. Dahlgren, Richard H. Dana, H.L. Dawes, Daniel S. Dickinson, J.T. Fields, John M. Forbes, John C. Frémont, William Lloyd Garrison, George W. Geddes, George F. Hoar, John Jay, Thomas Starr King, Samuel J. May, Robert B. Minturn, Levi P. Morton, Charles Eliot Norton, Elizabeth P. Peabody, Wendell Phillips, William H. Seward, Gerrit Smith, Israel Washburn, R.S. Watson, Andrew D. White, and others.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Essays.
Genealogies (histories)
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
New York (State) -- History.
Syracuse (N.Y.), History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Abolitionists.
Lawyers.
Social reformers.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Activism and social reform
Civil War (U.S.)
Abolitionists -- United States.
Lawyers -- New York (State)
Slavery -- United States -- Anti-slavery movements.
Social reformers -- United States.

5.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874.
Inclusive Dates:
1762-1962
Abstract:
Papers of the social reformer and philanthropist from Peterboro, New York. Business, family and general correspondence; business and land records; writings; and maps. Notable correspondents include Susan B. Anthony, John Jacob Astor, Henry Ward Beecher, Antoinette Blackwell, Caleb Calkins, Lydia Maria Child, Cassius Clay, Alfred Conkling, Roscoe Conkling, Charles A. Dana, Paulina W. Davis, Edward C. Delavan, Frederick Douglass, Albert G. Finney, Sarah Grimke, Elizabeth Cady and Henry B. Stanton, Louis Tappan, Sojourner Truth, and Theodore Weld.
Type of Material:
Agreements.
Bank statements.
Bonds (negotiable instruments)
Broadsides (notices)
Check stubs.
Correspondence.
Deeds.
Estate records.
Indentures.
Judicial records.
Land registers.
Land surveys.
Maps (documents)
Pamphlets.
Sermons.
Summonses.
Warrant books.
Wills.
Subject:
Madison County (N.Y.) -- History.
New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865.
Peterboro (N.Y.) -- History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Abolitionists.
Social reformers.
Business and Industry
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Activism and social reform
Abolitionists -- United States.
Antislavery movements -- United States.
Social reformers -- United States.
Temperance.
Women -- Suffrage -- United States.

Creator:
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874.
Inclusive Dates:
1793-1906
Abstract:
Circulars, speeches, sermons, and tracts which deal with such topics as abolition, suffrage, temperance, transportation, and the postal system.
Type of Material:
Broadsides (notices)
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Madison County (N.Y.) -- History.
New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865.
Peterboro (N.Y.) -- History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Abolitionists.
Social reformers.
Business and Industry
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Activism and social reform
Abolitionists -- United States.
Antislavery movements -- United States.
Social reformers -- United States.
Temperance.
Women -- Suffrage -- United States.

Creator:
Society of Friends (Syracuse, New York)
Inclusive Dates:
1955-1955
Abstract:
Report on a housing project undertaken by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Syracuse, N.Y. in the 1950s, as an experiment in community service.
Type of Material:
Reports.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Race relations.
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Religious activity.
Activism and social reform
African Americans
New York State
Church and clergy
African Americans -- Housing.
Discrimination in housing.

8.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Sockman, Ralph W. (Ralph Washington), 1889-1970.
Inclusive Dates:
1903-1970
Abstract:
Papers of the American clergyman, educator, author; pastor of Christ Church, Methodist, in New York City; Trustee of Syracuse University. Collection includes correspondence, incoming and outgoing (1924-1970); manuscript addresses, articles, books, lectures, radio scripts, and sermons; published material by and about Sockman (1946-1970); and photographs.
Type of Material:
Speeches (documents)
Articles.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Radio scripts.
Sermons.
Subject:
Clergy.
Church and clergy
Religion and philosophy
Activism and social reform
Christian life.
Christianity -- 20th century.
Christianity and culture.
Church and social problems -- United States.
Clergy -- United States.
Clergy as authors.
Methodists -- United States.
Radio in religion.
Sermons, American.

Creator:
Sons of Temperance of North America. Waddington Division, No. 299 (Waddington, N.Y.).
Inclusive Dates:
1849-1853
Abstract:
Membership roster with dues record, and Sons of Temperance certificate of James Seddy.
Type of Material:
Minutes (administrative records)
Rosters.
Subject:
Waddington (N.Y.)
New York State
Activism and social reform
Temperance -- Societies, etc.

10.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Spalding family.
Inclusive Dates:
1796-1901
Abstract:
Material relating to the Evans, Ellicott, and Spalding families of western New York, some of whom were Quakers. Members of these families were involved with the Holland Land Company, the Erie Canal, agriculture, and the temperance and anti-slavery movements. Correspondence (1804-1887) primarily of David E. Evans and his son, Ellicott Evans; legal and financial papers, including contracts, deeds, and wills; and 9 diary volumes (1832-1884) of Lyman A. Spalding of Lockport; photographs, and clippings.
Type of Material:
Contracts.
Correspondence.
Deeds.
Diaries.
Wills.
Subject:
New York (State) -- History.
Erie County (N.Y.)
Lockport (N.Y.)
Niagara County (N.Y.)
New York State
Activism and social reform

11.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Special Collections Research Center
Inclusive Dates:
1832-1874
Abstract:
Collection of material to, from, or about Gerrit Smith, American social reformer and philanthropist from Peterboro, New York. Collection created by Special Collections Research Center through purchase and donation.
Type of Material:
Ballots.
Correspondence.
Indentures.
Subject:
Madison County (N.Y.) -- History.
New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865.
Activism and social reform
New York State
Abolitionists -- United States.
Antislavery movements -- United States.
Social reformers -- United States.

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.

13.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Stachel, Jack.
Inclusive Dates:
1943-1982
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, printed matter, books and other material from the American Communist Party member and political activist.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Manuscripts for publication.
Speeches (documents)
Poems.
Essays.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Reports.
Subject:
United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Intellectual life -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government.
Activism and social reform
Politics, government and public administration
Communism -- United States.
Labor unions -- United States.
Communist Trial, New York, N.Y., 1952-1953.
United States. -- Alien Registration Act, 1940.
Civil Rights demonstrations--1960-1970..
Civil rights and socialism.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
Socialism.
Capitalism.

14.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Steorts, Nancy Harvey, 1936-
Inclusive Dates:
1936-1999
Abstract:
American consumer safety advocate. Collection contains subject files, correspondence, clippings and other material.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Subject:
United States -- Politics and government.
Politics, government and public administration
Activism and social reform
Consumer protection -- United States.

15.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Stone, Lucy, 1818-1893.
Inclusive Dates:
1852-1893
Abstract:
Papers of the American feminist, abolitionist, and suffragist. Outgoing correspondence concerning speaking engagements (Emily Blackwell, Grace A. Oliver, F. B. Sanborn); articles submitted to newspapers; commitment to the abolitionist cause (Sarah Grimkè, Thomas Wentworth Higginson); and solicitation of support for women's rights (Samuel Edward Herrick, George W. Pellew).
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Subject:
The Woman's journal.
Feminists.
Social reformers.
Suffragists.
Activism and social reform
Abolitionists -- United States.
Feminists -- United States.
Social reformers -- United States.
Suffragists -- United States.
Women's rights.

16.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Stringfellow, William.
Inclusive Dates:
1967-1967
Abstract:
Papers of the American lawyer, lay theologian, author. Collection contains book manuscript and other material related to the publication of The Bishop Pike Affair, written in conjunction with Anthony Towne.
Type of Material:
Manuscripts for publication.
Subject:
Authors.
Church and clergy
Religion and philosophy
Activism and social reform
Authors, American.
Clergy -- United States.
Lawyers -- United States.
Trials (Heresy) -- United States.

17.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Syracuse Committee Against Social-Chauvinism
Inclusive Dates:
1980-1980
Abstract:
Single broadside advertising public meeting of the Syracuse Committee Against Social-Chauvinism opposing draft and U.S. Imperialism. Two political cartoons and an article.
Type of Material:
Broadsides (notices)
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.)
Activism and social reform
Politics, government and public administration
Communism -- United States.
Anti-imperialist movements.

Creator:
Syracuse Community Development Association.
Inclusive Dates:
1964-1968
Abstract:
Correspondence, clippings, and administrative, financial, and legal documents related to the anti-poverty organization in Syracuse, New York.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Contracts.
Corporation records.
Correspondence.
Financial records.
Insurance policies.
Legal documents.
Memorandums.
Newsletters.
Payrolls.
Personnel records.
Proposals.
Reports.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
Activism and social reform
New York State
African Americans -- Civil rights -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Community organization -- United States.
Economic assistance, Domestic -- United States.
Poverty -- New York (State)
Public housing -- United States.
Public welfare -- United States.

19.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Syracuse University. -- Library. -- Special Collections Research Center.
Inclusive Dates:
-
Abstract:
Correspondence, memorabilia, printed material, etc. pertaining to James Luther Adams, acquired by Special Collections Research Center separately from the James Luther Adams Papers, through purchase or gift.
Type of Material:
Sound recordings.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscripts for publication.
Subject:
Theologians.
Ethicists.
Activism and social reform
Church and clergy
Religion and Philosophy
Church and state -- Germany.
Church and state -- United States.
Religion and ethics.
Religion and state -- Germany.
Religion and state -- United States.
Theology -- Study and teaching.

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.