Randolph Norris Shreve papers
Randolph Norris Shreve papers
Papers of Purdue professor R. Norris Shreve, including materials relating to Shreve's work with National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, his engineering career, and his research and collecting of gems such as jade. Includes some materials on the history of China and Formosa.
Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.
- Access Information
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Collection is open for research. Some items are held offsite, so 24 hours notice is recommended.
- Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1984
- Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1976
- Extent
- 14.00 Cubic Feet
- Related Names
- Shreve, R. Norris (Randolph Norris), 1885-1975
- Shreve, Eleanor Burns Mitchell, 1885-1967
- Shreve, Irene M., 1894-1987
- Taiwan sheng li Chenggong da xue
- Purdue University. Faculty
- Language of Materials
- English
Various Binders
R. Norris Shreve, Irene M. Shreve Scrapbooks, 1984
- Dates
- Creation: 1984
R. Norris Shreve, Irene M. Shreve Scrapbooks, 1984
- Dates
- Creation: 1984
Shreve Collection of Gems and Gold pamphlets
Inspection Report to Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University and International Cooperation Administration, 1960
- Dates
- Creation: 1960
Miscellaneous papers and publications
Comprehensive Report to Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University and International Cooperation Administration, 1959
- Dates
- Creation: 1959
Faculty Folder, 1947-1974
Shreve Collection of Gems and Gold, by Professor R. Norris Shreve, Purdue University [pamphlet]
Vita - R. Norris Shreve
Letter addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, describes Student-Faculty Relationship in the Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering School, dated October 17, 1955.
Cover letter and instructions addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, containing instructions to the staff when (if) administration of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering was split into three divisions, dated October 17, 1951 (cover letter) and instructions (September 5, 1947).
Speech given by G. A. Hawkins about R. Norris Shreve, at the presentation of certificate of recognition by the School of Engineering, in honor of Shreve's service to Purdue University, 1930-1955. [certificate is also included in the folder]
Letter of congratulations from Dean John C. Hancock, Dean of Engineering, addressed to Professor Emeritus R. N. Shreve upon his being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The letter is dated May 29, 1974.
Correspondence between J.H. Moriarty, Director of Libraries and R. Norris Shreve concerning Shreve's possible donation of his set of Chemical Abstracts to the University. [letters are dated August - September, 1956]
"Organic Technology Trust Fund Provided By Prof. Shreve, Wife" [newspaper clipping dated Tuesday Evening, July 8, 1958 - no other publication information available]
"Comings To Succeed Shreve As Head Of Chem and Met" [clipping from Purdue Alumnus, vol. 38, no. 9, June-July, 1951, p. 7]
Memorial Resolution in Appreciation of the Life and Career of Randolph Norris Shreve, University Senate, April 21, 1975
- Dates
- Creation: 1947-1974
Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Mallory's Book of King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table,Volumes I and II, 1900
- Dates
- Creation: 1900
Citation
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MSF 344, Randolph Norris Shreve papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.
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MSF 344, Randolph Norris Shreve papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries. https://archives.lib.purdue.edu/repositories/2/resources/1090 Accessed January 20, 2025.