Eckles, Robert B.
Person
Dates
- Existence: April 11, 1910 - January 22, 1993
Biographical Information
Robert "Bob" Bower Eckles was born on April 11, 1910 in York, Nebraska. He graduated from Harvard University in 1932, attended Queen's College for a year, and returned to Harvard university for his Ph.D in history in 1938. He worked at Stephens Junior College in Columba, Missouri, Culver Military Academy in Indiana, Kent State University in Ohio before accepting a faculty appointment at Purdue University in 1945.
At Purdue he taught Western Civilization Courses, trained eight master's level students, and served as the faculty sponsor for the Purdue Crew. He published several articles, a textbook, and "The Dean: A Biography of A.A. Potter" as well served as a Fellow in the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and a chair member of the American Historical Association's Committee on Microfilming. He took a three year leave of absence from Purdue University to direct the Indiana Historical Society's Natural History Gas Project. He later became the president of the American Microform Academy in Boston, became the co-founder of the Midwest Conference on British History, and served as executive secretary and chair of the Advisory Committee on the Franklin J. Matchette Foundation.
His family consisted of his wife, Anne Alexander Eckles, his daughters, Alison E. Gereneser and Sarah E. Hunter, his stepdaughters Sylvia W. Cutler and Suzanne W. Burg, and three grandchildren.
At Purdue he taught Western Civilization Courses, trained eight master's level students, and served as the faculty sponsor for the Purdue Crew. He published several articles, a textbook, and "The Dean: A Biography of A.A. Potter" as well served as a Fellow in the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and a chair member of the American Historical Association's Committee on Microfilming. He took a three year leave of absence from Purdue University to direct the Indiana Historical Society's Natural History Gas Project. He later became the president of the American Microform Academy in Boston, became the co-founder of the Midwest Conference on British History, and served as executive secretary and chair of the Advisory Committee on the Franklin J. Matchette Foundation.
His family consisted of his wife, Anne Alexander Eckles, his daughters, Alison E. Gereneser and Sarah E. Hunter, his stepdaughters Sylvia W. Cutler and Suzanne W. Burg, and three grandchildren.
Citation
Purdue University Senate, Seventh meeting of the 1992-1993 Purdue University Senate, UA 8, Purdue University Faculty and Senate records, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University LibrariesFound in 58 Collections and/or Records:
Andrews, Frederick N., July 30, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-series 1
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Frederick N. Andrews by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 30, 1970
Berkshire, William T., May 1, 1971
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with William T. Berkshire by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
May 1, 1971
Brenes, Edin E., July 7, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Edwin E. Brenes by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 7, 1970
Brown, Herbert C., September 22, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Herbert C. Brown by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
September 22, 1970
Buchanan, Dewitt W., July 21, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Dewitt W. Buchanan by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 21, 1972
Butz, Earl L., July 14, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Earl L. Butz by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 14, 1970
Cordell, Richard A., July 29, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Richard A. Cordell by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 29, 1970
Day, John S., July 9, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with John S. Day by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 9, 1970
Robert Eckles papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 539
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the Dean Potter biography written by Dr. Eckles as well as the materials he used when writing it. There are also publications, information booklets, and reports from the Library of Congress and American Microform Academy.
Dates:
1925 - 1974
Fan, H. Y., June 29, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with H. Y. Fan by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 29, 1972
Fontaine, William E., July 27, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with William E. Fontaine by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 27, 1970
Freehafer, Lytle J., June 22, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Lytle J. Freehafer by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 22, 1970
Freeman, Verne C., June 9, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Verne C. Freeman by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 9, 1970
Haas, Felix, September 10, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents
One oral interview with Felix Haas by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
September 10, 1970
Hawkins, George A., July 17, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with George A. Hawkins by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 17, 1970
Hicks, John W., July 5, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with John W. Hicks by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 5, 1972
Hovde, Frederick L., May 16, 1972 - August 31, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents
Twelve oral history interviews with Frederick L. Hovde by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
May 16, 1972 - August 31, 1972
Jenkins, Glenn L., July 10, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Glenn L. Jenkins by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 10, 1972
Karling, John S., July 13, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with John S. Karling by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 13, 1972
Knoy, Maurice G., July 11, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Maurice G. Knoy by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 11, 1972
Koffler, Henry, July 14, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Henry Koffler by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 14, 1972
Kohls, Richard L., July 20, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Richard L. Kohls by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 20, 1970
Lawshe, Charles H., June 24, 1970 - Spring 1986
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Charles H. Lawshe by Robert B. Eckles. One oral history interview with unknown interviewer.
Dates:
June 24, 1970 - Spring 1986
Lawshe, Charles H. Interview, June 24, 1970
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 22, File 1
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of one final transcript and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
June 24, 1970
Mackey, Guy J., July 17, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Guy J. Mackey by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 17, 1970