Arthur, J.C. (Purdue University), 1918-1947
File — Box: 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding the legal issue of whether a collection belongs to the professor that collected, classified, and maintained it or to the university where the collection is kept and the professor employed. This issue was raised in 1918 when Dr. Joseph Charles Arthur attempted to remove his herbarium from Purdue University. Contains Arthur's obituary and Purdue University paperwork from 1918.
Dates
- 1918-1947
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
The majority of the collection is open for research. Access to Box K is restricted by donor request.
Extent
From the Collection: 63.50 Cubic Feet (59 cubic foot boxes, 4 manuscript boxes, and 3 flat boxes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Hovde, Frederick L., 1908-1983 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu