Famly Photographs, 1917-1990s
Scope and Contents
The Anna Akeley papers (ca1890-2003; 0.95 cubic feet) document the life and career of Anna Akeley, a physics professor at Purdue University. With the inclusion of Akeley’s recorded memoirs and personal photographs, the collection provides an accurate reflection of Akeley’s life from childhood to her later years. Other materials demonstrate Akeley’s impact at Purdue. The papers would be useful to researchers interested in women in science and higher education, changing roles of women in the twentieth century, material culture of the twentieth century, and immigration as a result of WWII. Types of materials include: printed material, certificates, and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1990s
Creator
- From the Collection: Akeley, Anna, 1904-2004 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.95 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Private Title
Famly Photographs
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu