Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers
Scope and Contents
The Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers contain Aubrey Smith's certificates and letters of recognition for distinguished service to Purdue, a train ticket from 1945, as well as his notebook, masters thesis, doctoral gown, and collection of materials relating to Purdue including a commencement brochure and an issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The papers also contain Doris M. Smith's copy of the Purdue Women's Club program and her notes, poems, and essays... from Education 410 and English 551 classes taught at Purdue.
See moreDates
- Creation: 1928 - 1972
Creator
- Smith, Aubrey Henderson, 1905-1996 (Person)
- Smith, Doris Marion, 1910-2005 (Person)
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Aubrey H. Smith was a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University from 1935 to 1972. He received his Bachelors of Science from Mount Allison University in 1925, his Masters from Brown University in 1928, and his Ph.D. also from Brown in 1932. At Purdue, he devoted considerable effort to establish the Mathematical Sciences Library.
Doris M. Smith graduated from Brown University where she met Aubrey, and the two married. She took English and Education... classes at Purdue and was a member of the Purdue Women's Club. She and her husband were very active in Purdue activities.
Extent
1.235 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box and one flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series by creator.
- Aubrey H. Smith papers
- Doris M. Smith papers
Acquisition Information
Aubrey Smith's PhD gown was donated by the Aubrey H. Smith and Doris M. Smith estate on March 21, 2005. The remainder of the collection was donated by the Aubrey H. Smith and Doris M. Smith estate on August 4, 2005.
Processing Information
All materials have been rehoused in acid free folders and boxes. Staples and paper clips have been removed and replaced with plastic clips.
Subject
- Purdue University. Faculty (Organization)
- Purdue University (Organization)
- Purdue University. College of Education (Organization)
- Purdue University. Department of English (Organization)
- Two bars of souvenir hotel soap were removed from this collection.
- Title
- Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sarah Kenny and William Niner
- Date
- 2024-03-27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Third edition.
Revision Statements
- 2018-08-27: Identifier changed from 0000ahs1 to MSF 525. Collection retitled from "Aubrey H. Smith papers" and arranged by Sarah Kenny.
- 2024-03-27: Collection description and arrangement revised by William Niner.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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