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Bernard Sobel papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 354

Scope and Contents

The Bernard Sobel papers include published articles and typescript research notes on topics related to theater, love, and Sobel's time at Purdue.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916 - 1953

Creator

Access Information

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

Bernard Sobel was born in Attica, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 1911, with a B.S in English. He received his Ph.B. from the University of Chicago and his M.S. from Wisconsin University. He was Assistant Professor of English at Purdue University, first editor of the Purdue Alumnus in 1912, and he established the publicity bureau at Purdue; he was later a lecturer on Modern Drama at Indiana University. Sobel is best remembered for his contributions to the world of theater as an author, playwright, drama critic, and publicist.

Extent

1.042 Cubic Feet (One cubic foot box)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Source and date of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

Articles housed in acid-free folders. Binders of writings on love were removed from the cataloged Indiana Collection of books and incorporated into this collection on January 16, 2025.

Title
Bernard Sobel papers
Status
Completed
Author
Mary A. Sego, Keertana Marella, and Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2025-01-16
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Third edition. Collection description was first completed 2010-09-04.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-06: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
  • 2025-01-16: Typewritten notes on love incorporated into the collection and descriptions updated by Adriana Harmeyer

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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