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Benjamin Miessner Biographies, Lists of Inventions, Publications, and Lectures, circa 1925-1961

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 42
Identifier: MSP 2, Series 5, File 4

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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 1925-1961

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

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