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Reprint, The Electrical World: An illustrated weekly review of current progress in electricity and its practical applications, "The Course in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University", April 4, 1891

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 89, Series 3, Sub-Series 1, Item 2

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: Found here is some of the historical infomration from the School of Electrical Engineering's earliest years; a brochure titled, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering, 1891; a reprint from, The Electrical World: An illustrated weekly review of current progress in electricity and its practical applications, "The Course in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University," April 4, 1891; along with other pertinent historical publications and reprints from the earliest articles written about Purdue's School of Electrical Engineering.

Also included are various brochures, pamphlets, curriculum material, including a bound volume titled, "Description of Course of Study, School of Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1904." A unique item found here is the publication, "Radio Broadcasting at Purdue, by L.A. Geddes, Type of Paper: EE History," August 22, 1986 (dates back to 1910 when wireless telegraphy commenced at Purdue, also describes the start of WBAA in 1922).

See the detailed listing for all items that are included.

Dates

  • April 4, 1891

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 0.915 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box and one legal-size full-width manuscript box)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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