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Faculty Folder, 1947-1974

 File — Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Scope and Contents

Shreve Collection of Gems and Gold, by Professor R. Norris Shreve, Purdue University [pamphlet]

Vita - R. Norris Shreve

Letter addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, describes Student-Faculty Relationship in the Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering School, dated October 17, 1955.

Cover letter and instructions addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, containing instructions to the staff when (if) administration of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering was split into three divisions, dated October 17, 1951 (cover letter) and instructions (September 5, 1947).

Speech given by G. A. Hawkins about R. Norris Shreve, at the presentation of certificate of recognition by the School of Engineering, in honor of Shreve's service to Purdue University, 1930-1955. [certificate is also included in the folder]

Letter of congratulations from Dean John C. Hancock, Dean of Engineering, addressed to Professor Emeritus R. N. Shreve upon his being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The letter is dated May 29, 1974.

Correspondence between J.H. Moriarty, Director of Libraries and R. Norris Shreve concerning Shreve's possible donation of his set of Chemical Abstracts to the University. [letters are dated August - September, 1956]

"Organic Technology Trust Fund Provided By Prof. Shreve, Wife" [newspaper clipping dated Tuesday Evening, July 8, 1958 - no other publication information available]

"Comings To Succeed Shreve As Head Of Chem and Met" [clipping from Purdue Alumnus, vol. 38, no. 9, June-July, 1951, p. 7]

Memorial Resolution in Appreciation of the Life and Career of Randolph Norris Shreve, University Senate, April 21, 1975

Dates

  • 1947-1974

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research. Some items are held offsite, so 24 hours notice is recommended.

Extent

From the Collection: 14.00 Cubic Feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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