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Don Paarlberg papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 445
The Don Paarlberg papers contain writings, letters, memoirs, and poems of Don Paarlberg on foods, farming, and other subjects.

Dates

  • 1964 - 2001

Creator

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.

Extent

0.65 Cubic Feet (One half-width letter-size manuscript box and one full-width letter-size manuscript box)

Additional Description

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.

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.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

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
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2010-04-06.

Revision Statements

  • 2018-03-15: Materials rehoused and record updated Jon Hathaway.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
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