Articles and Newsletters, 1923 - 1942

Brief biographical sketch, updated, April 9, 1959.

Letter from Dean A. A. Potter, to members of the university staff, dated September 1, 1923. This was a cover letter for copies of papers given by the younger engineering professors at an engineering staff meeting. Potter wanted to share these papers with the rest of the university community and get other's opinions on the ideas expressed in the papers.

The Teacher's Responsibility for the Student's Habits of Work, by Ben H. Petty, Assistant Professor of Highway Engineering, Purdue University. [One of the papers mentioned above.]

Indiana Cartoonists, by Ben H. Petty, March 6, 1928

Why Our Road Maintenance Costs Are Increasing So Rapidly, Petty, Ben H. A talk broadcast from Purdue University radio Station WBAA on Monday, October 13, 1924. Reprinted in Bulletin of Purdue University, Publications of the Engineering Departments, v. VIII, no. 13, November, 1924, Circular no. 6. Lafayette, Indiana: Engineering Extension Service.

Let's Think of Local Roads for a While, Petty, Ben H. Reprinted in Highway Engineer and Contractor, January 1, 1931, pp. 34-35.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 2, no. 4, December 1931.

Speed Kills, Petty, Ben H. Reprinted from Better Roads, October, 1936.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 9, no. 7, March, 1939.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 9, no. 8, April, 1939.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 9, no. 10, June, 1939.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 10, no. 3, November, 1939.

County Bridges - a Major Problem: culverts and bridges on county roads in Indiana, as in many other states, need prompt repair and replacement, Petty, Ben H. Reprinted from Better Roads, February.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 11, no. 6, February, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 11, no. 7, March, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 11, no. 8, April, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 11, no. 10, June, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 2, October, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 4, December, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 5, January, 1941.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 6, February, 1942.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 7, March, 1942.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 8, April, 1942.

Highway Extension News, Ben H. Petty, editor, v. 12, no. 9, May, 1942.