Photocopied Materials, 1891-2005
Series — Box: Box 3
Identifier: Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William C. Latta papers (1877-2006; 2.0 cubic feet) documents the life, work, and legacy of Purdue Agriculture Professor William Carroll Latta. The collection includes: a scrapbook (1877-1964) of photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and essay pertaining to Latta’s work and achievements; a number of articles published by Latta during his career (1882-1932); miscellaneous published materials pertaining to his tenure at Purdue and professional achievements (1891-2005); and two artifacts, a bottle and coverlet. The collection also contains several newspaper articles concerning the launch of the Liberty Ship SS W.C. Latta in 1944, as well as a fabric-covered bottle used to christen the vessel. The Papers are organized into 5 series.
Dates
- 1891-2005
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Cubic Feet
From the Collection: 3 mss. boxes, 2 artifact boxes, one flat box other_unmapped
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
Creator
- From the Collection: Latta, W. C. (William Carroll), 1850-1935 (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