Pocket Notebooks, circa 1920-1926
Scope and Contents
The Personal Files series contains documents related to Miessner’s personal and school life. It includes but is not limited to notebooks and class lists from his time as a student at Purdue University, address and guest books, financial and travel records, political materials, and photographs of Benjamin Miessner.
Also included are correspondence and articles related to Miessner's philanthropic activities, including donations to a Purdue scholarship fund and donation of a science building to the Northwest Boys' Club of Miami.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1920-1926
Creator
- From the Collection: Miessner, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1890- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is primarily in English. German, French, Spanish, Swedish, and Serbian are also present.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 0.724 Cubic Feet (21 folders and four flat folders)
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