SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry Terrence J. Hoverter College Archives and F. Franklin Moon Library Special Collections
The Terence J. Hoverter College Archive operates in conjunction with The F. Franklin Moon Library to provide an accessible location for college produced materials of lasting historic value. Gifts and donations of relevant items created as part of SUNY ESF’s mission of instruction, research and public service are appropriate for archival acquisition. To learn more about the archives and special collections mission click here. Collection highlights include the following:
- Manuscript Collection of Fletcher Steele, photos, drawings, order books: 52 linear ft.
- Personal papers of faculty/professional staff: 100 cu. ft.
- Department of Forest Extension historic media: 62 cu .ft.
- Roosevelt Wild Life Forest Station and College History Photos: 17,000 items.
- SUNY ESF Theses and Dissertations: 5,000 items.
- Here are some sample images from the Moon Library Archives and Special Collections.
News from the Archives and Special Collections
The SUNY ESF student newsletter "The Knothole" is now available online. Digital versions of the Knothole are available back to Volume 60, Issue 1 February 123, 2007. Additionally, hard-copies of The Knothole are available in the Moon Library Archives from 1968 to the present.
Calling all SUNY ESF alumni - The 100th anniversary of SUNY ESF is in 2011 - learn how you can help - read more here.
Facilities and Staffing
The Collections, located on the lower level of Moon Library, are open to SUNY ESF faculty, administrators and students, as well as the greater research community. Archival records are available for use according to guidelines set by individual donors, faculties, and the library staff. A policy statement, objectives, deposit procedures and memorandum for use are available for review. Inquiries are welcome.
Hours, Location and Staff information:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (There are no Friday or weekend hours.)
Please make an appointment prior to visiting
phone: 315-470-6719
email: archives@esf.edu
Flora Nyland, MLS
College Archivist
F. Franklin Moon Library - Room 18 (in the lower level of Moon Library)
SUNY College Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
About the Terrence J. Hoverter College Archives
The College Archives at SUNY ESF contain materials documenting the development and growth of SUNY ESF. Items in the Archives include Board of Trustees and faculty meeting notes; dean and faculty papers and publications; theses and dissertations; Empire Forester yearbooks and college catalogs. The Archives has in its collection audio and reel-to-reel recordings by various faculties; lantern and photographic slides; and other visual graphics related to instruction at the College and to the public.
About the F. Franklin Moon Special Collections
The Special Collections at SUNY ESF is dedicated to acquiring unique items related to the field of forestry and environmental science. Items in the Special Collections are acquired by donation, purchase, or from the general library collection, such as non-circulating library books of historic value. The collection contains paintings, sculpture and other art related to the College, produced by members of the college community, as well as items acquired for their historic and research value.