Harrison Hall records
Scope and Contents
The Harrison Hall records contain photographs, slides, and negatives taken during events held at the dormitory. Information regarding the Cavalier Club such as past membership as well as the code and bylaws governing the club can also be found.
Dates
- Creation: 1978 - 1994
Creator
- Purdue University (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright held by Purdue University.
Historical Information
Harrison Hall, named after 23rd President of the United States Benjamin Harrison, is a Purdue University residence hall that opened in 1966.
Harrison Hall is home to the Cavalier Club as well as several different learning communities. The Cavalier Club provides social and educational activities to residents. The activities have included dances, movie nights, and inviting distinguished lecturers to speak to residents in the past.
Extent
1.25 Cubic Feet (One cubic foot box and one half-width letter-size manuscript box)
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into four series:
- Photographs
- General Information
- Cavalier Club
- Artifacts
Acquisition Information
Materials transferred from Purdue University Residences on July 1, 2015, with additional materials transferred on July 21, 2016.
Processing Information
Materials housed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes.
Subject
- Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901 (Person)
- Title
- Harrison Hall records
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Jon Hathaway
- Date
- 2017-08-16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu