Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 525
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.
Dates
- 1929 - 1972
Creator
- Smith, Aubrey Henderson, 1905-1996 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright restrictions may apply.
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.
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
1.60 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box and one flat box)
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series.
- Aubrey H. Smith papers
- Doris M. Smith papers
Acquisition Information
Collection donated in 2005 by the Aubrey H. Smith and Doris M. Smith estate.
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.
- Coursework
- Education
- English language -- Rhetoric--Study and teaching -- United States -- 20th century
- Mathematics
- Purdue University
- Purdue University -- Commencement ceremonies -- Indiana -- West Lafayette
- Purdue University. College of Education
- Purdue University. Department of English
- Purdue University. Faculty
- Theses
Creator
- Smith, Aubrey Henderson, 1905-1996 (Person)
- Smith, Doris Marion, 1910-2005 (Person)
- Title
- Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Sarah Kenny
- Date
- 2018-08-27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second 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.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu