John raymond French became the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Syracuse University in 1871. He served as Vice Chancellor of Syracuse University for three year until his death in 1897.

Researchers interested in the John Raymond French Papers should specify the box number when contacting the Syracuse University Archives. Please mention the collection's Record Group [13] 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.