Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 525

Staff Only

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

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.