Eckles, Robert B.

Person

Staff Only

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.

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 Libraries

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews / Potter, Andrey A.

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews / Potter, Andrey A.

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews / Potter, Andrey A.

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews / Potter, Andrey A.

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection / Interviews / Stewart, R. B.

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