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William T. Berkshire papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 3, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 51

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a lab manual William Berkshire compiled when he was 15 years old, as part of his entrance exam to Purdue University.

Dates

  • circa 1888

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection is in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

William T. Berkshire was a 1902 graduate of Purdue University. He was a member of the football team from 1899-1901. Berkshire trained as an electrical engineer and worked for General Electric, in Schenectady, New York.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Acquisition Information

Source and date of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

The material is housed in an acid-free folder and an acid-free box.
Title
William T. Berkshire papers
Status
Completed
Author
Mary A. Sego
Date
2020-06-24
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 first completed 2010-02-07.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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