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Purdue College of Engineering Departmental Histories, 1890 - 1961

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2

Scope and Contents

Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and correspondence.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1890 - 1961

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Extent

0.80 Cubic Feet (Four letter-size full-width manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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