Thomas J. Balcerski Acacia Fraternity papers, bulk 2006-2007
Collection Number: 6853

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Thomas J. Balcerski Acacia Fraternity papers, bulk 2006-2007
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6853
Abstract:
Papers regarding research for the book Acacia Fraternity at Cornell : the first century.
Creator:
Balcerski, Thomas J., 1982-
Quanitities:
4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Papers regarding research for the book Acacia Fraternity at Cornell : the first century.

RELATED MATERIALS

See also: Acacia Fraternity records, #37-4-1538

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Thomas J. Balcerski Acacia Fraternity papers, #6853. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Balcerski, Thomas J., 1982-
Acacia Fraternity -- : History.
Cornell University -- : Societies, etc.
Subjects:
Greek letter societies.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I - Research Materials
Box 1 Folder 1
Research Early Years, 1907-1943
Box 1 Folder 2
Research Later Years, World War II to the Wing, 1940s-1950s
Box 1 Folder 3
Research Middle Years, 1960s-1980s
Box 1 Folder 4
Research Recent Years, 1986-present
Box 1 Folder 5
Interview Notes
Box 1 Folder 6
Research Sources, Correspondences, and Ideas
Box 1 Folder 7
Williams' Family Research (Chapter 5)
Box 1 Folder 8
ECW and Hu Shi
Box 1 Folder 9
Copies of Deeds from County Clerk's Office
Box 1 Folder 10
Wills from Surrogate Court
Box 1 Folder 11
Acacia Fraternity: The First Half Century by William S. Dye, Jr. (Photocopy)
Box 1 Folder 12
Acacia: The Third Quarter Century by Delmer Goode (photocopy)
Box 1 Folder 13
Cornelliana Misc.
Box 1 Folder 14
DKE at Cornell History
Box 1 Folder 15
Other Fraternity Histories
Box 1 Folder 16
Prairie School
Box 1 Folder 17
History of the House Now at 303 E. Upland Road, Ithaca, NY
Box 1 Folder 18
Fraternities without Brotherhood by Alfred McClung Lee (photocopy)
Series II - Composition and Production
Box 1 Folder 19
Book Project - Author's Personal Notes
Box 1 Folder 20
History Project Promotional & Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Box 1 Folder 21
History Project Communication (Internal)
Box 1 Folder 22
History Project Bills
2005-2007
Box 1 Folder 23
Permissions, Sales, and Other
Box 1 Folder 24
Library of Congress Information
Box 1 Folder 25
Production Information from Thomson-Shore
Box 1 Folder 26
Printers' Quotes and Correspondence
Box 1 Folder 27
Cornell Acacia Centennial Weblog, through February 2006
2006
Series III - Drafts and Proofs
Box 2 Folder 1
Proof from Thomson-Shore Printer
July 2007
Box 2 Folder 2
Early Drafts of Chapter 7, Prologue, and Notes
Box 2 Folder 3
Author's Second Draft with Comments by TJB
Box 2 Folder 4
May 1, 2007 "First" Draft with Comments by TJB
Box 2 Folder 5
Comments on Draft from Carol Kammen
Box 2 Folder 6
Comments on Drafts from Clara Y. Tow '07
Box 2 Folder 7
Correspondence with Bill Cammuso '92
Box 2 Folder 8
Comments on Draft by Bill Cammuso '92
Box 2 Folder 9
Draft with Comments by David Klesh '02
Box 2 Folder 10
Correspondence with David Klesh '02
Box 2 Folder 11
Draft with Comments from Tim Thom '82
Box 2 Folder 12
Cover Designs - Acacia History Project
Box 2 Folder 13
Final Draft - Sent to Printer July 25, 2007
Box 2 Folder 14
Author's Third Draft with Index Notes
Box 2 Folder 15
Layout Mock-up with Comments
Box 2 Folder 16
Comments on Third Draft by Daniel Chazin, Copy Editor
Box 2 Folder 17
Review Draft by Sam Aronson
July 9, 2007
Box 3 Folder 1
Author's Draft with Comments
July 13, 2007
Box 3 Folder 2
Draft with Commentary by Author
July 7, 2007
Series IV - Centennial Weekend
Box 3 Folder 3
Post-Centennial Correspondence and Acacia Fraternity at Cornell: The First Century Correspondence
Box 3 Folder 4
Acacia Documentary Project
Box 3 Folder 5
Centennial/Book AFF Grant
Box 3 Folder 6
Centennial Planning
Box 3 Folder 7
Centennial Weekend Paperwork
August 24-26, 2007
Box 3 Folder 8
Centennial Merchandise
Box 3 Folder 9
Centennial Logo
Box 3 Folder 10
Centennial Registrations
Box 3 Folder 11
Centennial Weekend Materials
Box 3 Folder 12
Centennial Weekend Evaluations
Box 3 Folder 13
History of Acacia Donors
Box 3 Folder 14
Centennial Horizons
Box 3 Folder 15
Inglis Family Recognition Day
Box 3 Folder 16
Awards Correspondence
Box 3 Folder 17
Acacia Fraternity Records (#37-4-1538) Agreements
Box 3 Folder 18
Thomas J. Balcerski Acacia Fraternity Papers, Agreements
2007
Box 3 Folder 19
Correspondence with Susan Chan Egan
2008
Box 3 Folder 20
Correspondence with Jeremy Davis, Iowa State Chapter
Box 3 Folder 31
History of Acacia Fraternity at Iowa State University, 1909-2009: Recollections of a Century of Brotherhood by George W. Gross, Harold D. Zarr, and Jeremy N. Davis
2009
Series V - Centennial Capital Campaign Papers
Box 3 Folder 21
Advisory Board Minutes
Box 3 Folder 22
Planning and Projects
Box 3 Folder 23
Print Materials
Box 3 Folder 24
Stage 0
Box 3 Folder 25
Stage 1
Box 3 Folder 26
Stage 2
Box 3 Folder 27
AFF Funding and Policies
Box 3 Folder 28
Cornell University Capital Campaign Information
Box 3 Folder 29
Donors Lists - Acacia
Box 3 Folder 30
Reminder Letters
Box 3 Folder 32
Corporation Board Materials
2007-2011
Box 3 Folder 33
Chapter Newsletter Correspondence
Box 3 Folder 34
Correspondence with Steve Stein '73
Box 3 Folder 35
Capital Campaign Invoices and Project Plans
Box 3 Folder 36
Capital Campaign Mailings and Donors
2009-2012
Box 3 Folder 37
Syracuse-Cornell Summit
2010
Box 3 Folder 38
Centennial+5 Planning
Box 3 Folder 39
Letter from William S. Dye, Jr
1916
Series VI - Research Multimedia
Box 4 Folder 1
Acacia History Project Oral Interview Cassettes
Box 4 Folder 2
Acacia Fraternity, Cornell Chapter: 100 Years of Brotherhood (DVD)
Box 4 Folder 3
Acacia Documentary Raw Footage
April 27, 2007
Box 4 Folder 4
Acacia Centennial DVD
Box 4 Folder 5
Centennial Weekend Photos, CD
Box 4 Folder 6
Acacia Sings Colorado Chapter, CD
Box 4 Folder 7
Acacia "Dream House" Maps, Plans, and Blueprints
Box 4 Folder 8
History Center Photographs, CD
Box 4 Folder 9
Photographs taken from 35 mm slides by John Male
Box 4 Folder 10
Acacia Pictures from 1990s Albums
Box 4 Folder 11
Acacia Pictures (scans)
Box 4 Folder 12
Acacia Scans, Small Pictures
July 4, 2006
Box 4 Folder 13
Acacia Scans, Large Pictures
Box 4 Folder 14
Acacia Travelers 1, CD
Box 4 Folder 15
Acacia Travelers 2, CD
Box 4 Folder 16
Acacia Files, Research
February 9, 2006-February 13, 2006
Box 4 Folder 17
Acacia History Materials
February 8, 2006
Box 4 Folder 18
Acacia House History Project
October 13, 2005
Box 4 Folder 19
Acacia Book Pics 1
Box 4 Folder 20
Acacia Book Pics 2
Box 4 Folder 21
National Geographic Society: Directions Up, Down, All Around (featuring footage from Acacia chapter house)
Box 4 Folder 22
Cornell Acacia Centennial Pictures by Andrew Brenner '91
August 24-26, 2007
Box 4 Folder 23
Acacia Documentary with Centennial
Box 4 Folder 24
Home Movies by James Symons '54
1948-1981
Box 4 Folder 25
Cornell Days DVD by James Symons '54
Box 4 Folder 26
Acacia Centennial Capital Campaign Brochure
Box 4 Folder 27
Acacia DVD (Video shown at Centennial)
Box 4 Folder 28
Acacia Documentary Draft
July 2007
Box 4 Folder 29
Cassette tape interview with Bradley Ayres '06
Box 4 Folder 30
Cornell Acacia Centennial Fraternal Composite Services Footage Friday night
Box 4 Folder 31
Cornell Acacia Centennial Fraternal Composite Services Footage Saturday night and video
Box 4 Folder 32
Acacia Photographs (various) by Tom Balcerski
Box 4 Folder 33
Acacia Photographs (scans by Brad Ayres)
1990s
Box 4 Folder 34
Acacia Videos
2005
Box 4 Folder 35
Brian Kwoba Photo Session
November 11, 2003