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Horace W. Payne collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 186

Scope and Contents

Photograph, Delta Upsilon Fraternity receipt, Delta Upsilon Fraternity paddle, freshman belt buckle, and items from memorial service, belonging to Horace W. Payne.

Dates

  • 1939 - 1943

Creator

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Horace W. Payne enrolled at Purdue University in 1939 and regularly fought in boxing tournaments. He enlisted in the Marines in 1942 and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in February 1943. He died in June 1943 when his plane suffered engine failure during a training flight.

Extent

0.040 Cubic Feet (One folder and one object)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Horace W. Payne collection
Status
Under Review
Author
Mary A. Sego, Keertana Marella, and Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2021-11-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Third edition. Collection description was first completed 2011-08-08.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-31: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella.
  • 2021-11-01: Collection description updated to include two files and updated location of paddle by Adriana Harmeyer

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839