Don Paarlberg papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 445
Scope and Contents
The Don Paarlberg papers contain writings, letters, memoirs, and poems of Don Paarlberg on foods, farming, and other subjects.
Dates
- 1964 - 2001
Creator
- Paarlberg, Don, 1911-2006 (Person)
Languages of Materials
This collection is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Donald Paarlberg was a noted author, scientist, and professor of agricultural economics. He graduated from Purdue with a B.S. in 1940 then earned his M.S. and Ph.D. at Cornell University. Paarlberg became a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue in 1946.
In addition to academic research, Paarlberg served in several government positions within the Department of Agriculture. He was integral to the establishment of the Food for Peace program in 1960.
In addition to academic research, Paarlberg served in several government positions within the Department of Agriculture. He was integral to the establishment of the Food for Peace program in 1960.
Extent
0.65 Cubic Feet (One half-width letter-size manuscript box and one full-width letter-size manuscript box)
Acquisition Information
The majority of the collection was donated by Don Paarlberg on December 23, 1992. "Journey Toward Faith" was donated by Paarlberg on October 9, 1995.
Processing Information
This collection was housed in acid-free folders and boxes.
Creator
- Paarlberg, Don, 1911-2006 (Person)
- Title
- Don Paarlberg papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Jon Hathaway
- Date
- 2018-03-15
- 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 2010-04-06.
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