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:
Mallett, Donald R., July 2, 1970 - October 29, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 24
Scope and Contents
Two oral history interviews with Donald R. Mallett by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 2, 1970 - October 29, 1970
McBee, Earl T., June 18, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Earl T. McBee by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 18, 1970
McNelly, George, July 12, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 26
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with George McNelly by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 12, 1972
Mellon, Melvin G., June 21, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Melvin G. Mellon by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 21, 1972
Moriarty, John H., June 16, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with John H. Moriarty by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 16, 1970
Ogle, Marbury B., October 15, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Marbury B. Ogle by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
October 15, 1970
Parkhurst, Nelson M. , July 15, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Nelson M. Parkhurst by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 15, 1970
Potter, Andrey A., July 16, 1969 - February 7, 1973
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents
Four oral history interviews with Andrey A. Potter by Robert B. Eckles and one oral history interview by Bill LeBold.
Dates:
July 16, 1969 - February 7, 1973
Potter, Andrey A. Interview, July 16, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 31,File 1
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of three draft transcripts, one final transcript, and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
July 16, 1969
Potter, Andrey A. Interview, July 17, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 31, File 2
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of two draft transcripts, one final transcript, and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
July 17, 1969
Potter, Andrey A. Interview, July 18, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 31, File 3
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of one draft transcript, one final transcript, and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
July 18, 1969
Potter, Andrey A. Interview, July 22, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 31, File 4
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of two draft transcripts, one final transcript, and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
July 22, 1969
Purcell, Edward M., November 20, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 35
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Edward M. Purcell by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
November 20, 1970
Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Office of Publications Oral History Program collection documents Purdue University history through oral history interviews with Purdue University professors and administrators. Types of materials include: printed material, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, compact discs, and digital materials. Interview topics include Purdue history and changes in administration and academic departments.
Dates:
1969 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972
Roberts, Marcus D., July 31, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 36
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Marcus D. Roberts by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 31, 1970
Roberts, O. D. , July 16, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 37
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with O. D. Roberts by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 16, 1970
Schleman, Helen, July 23,1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 49
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Helen Schleman by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 23,1970
Shreve, Randolph N., July 23, 1969 - July 31, 1969
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents
Five oral history interviews with Randolph N. Shreve by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 23, 1969 - July 31, 1969
Smalley, John C., July 7, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 39
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with John C. Smalley by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
July 7, 1970
Solberg, Harry L., June 5, 1970
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 40
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Harry L. Solberg by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 5, 1970
Stewart, R. B., August 11, 1969 - March 28, 1977
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 41
Scope and Contents
Three oral history interviews with R. B. Stewart by Robert B. Eckles and one oral history interview with R. B. Stewart by Ruth Freehafer.
Dates:
August 11, 1969 - March 28, 1977
Stewart, R. B. Interview, September 29, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 41, File 3
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of one final transcript and one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel.
Dates:
September 29, 1969
Stewart, R. B. Interview, August 11, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 41, File 1
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of one final transcript, one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel, and one audio copy of the reel recording on an audio cassette.
Dates:
August 11, 1969
Stewart, R. B. Interview, September 24, 1969
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 41, File 2
Scope and Contents
Interview consists of one final transcript, one audio reel recording on a Scotch 200 reel, and one audio copy of the reel recording on an audio cassette.
Dates:
September 24, 1969
Stockton, Jack J., June 27, 1972 - October 29, 1986
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 41
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with Jack J. Stockton by Robert B. Eckles, and one oral history interview with Jack J. Stockton by Ann E. Kerker.
Dates:
June 27, 1972 - October 29, 1986