Joseph Golden taught at Elmira College and Cornell University before coming to Syracuse University. In 1966 he was appointed as chairman of Onondaga County's performing Arts Facility Committee, which evolved into the Cultural Resource Council.

Researchers interested in the Joseph Golden Papers should specify the box number when contacting the Syracuse University Archives. Please mention the collection's Record Group (13) and Accession Number (3927) in any correspondence with the Archives. Please note that the collection is housed off-site and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Archives Reading Room in E. S. Bird Library.