Personal Correspondence, 1910 - 1961
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 2, Series 2, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains correspondence of a personal nature. It consists primarily of letters between Benjamin Miessner and members of his family or friends. Subjects of the letters include Miessner’s time stationed in Europe while in the United States Navy, paintings that Miessner made and gifted to friends, and his daughter Janie. Also included is a letter from the Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien (Royal Swedish Academy of Music) thanking Miessner for the donation of some of his publications.
Dates
- 1910 - 1961
- Majority of material found within 1930 - 1956
Language of Materials
Letters are primarily in English. The letter from the Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien is in Swedish, with an English translation on the reverse side.
Access Information
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
0.189 Cubic Feet (Eight folders)
Creator
- From the Collection: Miessner, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1890- (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