Purdue University. Hillenbrand Biomedical Engineering Center

Organization

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1974 - 1998

Historical Information

The Hillenbrand Biomedical Engineering Center was established in 1974 by Leslie Geddes. It was primarily a lab for cardiovascular research. In 1998, it was integrated Purdue's new Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Citation:

Purdue Engineering website https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/AboutUs/History

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Purdue University College of Engineering records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 89

Scope and Contents The Purdue University College of Engineering records document the historical background of the College; included are many historical documents, annual reports, pamphlets, publicity, department brochures, pamphlets, and programs, newsletters, publications, alumni information and various related material.Some items of note are key historical documents from the earliest Purdue Engineering Laboratories, such as the Locomotive and Automobile Test Laboratories. Also included is...

Dates: 1859 - 2023

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Leslie and LaNelle Geddes papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 486

Scope and Contents

The Leslie and LaNelle Geddes paper document the personal and professional lives of Dr. Leslie Geddes and Dr. LaNelle Geddes. Dr. Leslie Geddes’ project files, lecture notes, and awards are particularly well-represented in this collection, as is Dr. LaNelle Geddes’ speeches, teaching awards, and correspondence.

Dates: 1921 - 2015