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Nancy Bowden Peterson collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 191

Scope and Contents

Nose warmer, hand knitted by Nancy Peterson, circa 1965. Our Babies: Their Feeding, Care and Training by Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, 1938. Margaret Amsden's (Peterson's mother) recipe collection from her days as a Purdue student, circa 1938.

Dates

  • 1938 - 1965

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

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

Nancy Bowden Perterson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer and Family Sciences in 1965 from Purdue University. During her time at Purdue, she was very involved in extracurricular activities, including: Green Guard, Gold Peppers, Tomahawk, AWS Council, Home Ec Club, and the WRX Governing Board.

Extent

1.067 Cubic Feet (One full-width letter-size manuscript box.)

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Nancy Bowden Peterson collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Mary A. Sego and Keertana Marella
Date
2020-03-31
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2011-11-08.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-31: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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