Gershman, Jacqueline Wise
Person
Biographical Information
Jacqueline Wise Gershman graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. While at Purdue she was involved in various student organizations; Gershman served as Vice President and President of Sigma Delta Tau, President of the Women's Press Club, and a member of the Green Guard, Hillel Foundation, Scientist, and Gold Peppers. After graduation, Gershman was hired as a chemist for Colgate Palmolive. Following her time at Colgate, Gershman completeted a degree in library sciences and went on to work, and retire, as a school librarian.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 392
Scope and Contents
The Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers were created and collected by Gershman and document her time as a student at Purdue University from 1948 until she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. Types of materials include dance programs, many from Sigma Eta of Sigma Alpha Mu sorority dances, personal correspondence, photographs, papers, and artifacts related to student life on campus. Also included are reports and class notes from Gershman's invovlement in the science department,...
Dates:
1948 - 2003