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Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 252

Scope and Contents

The Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection contains several publications regarding Purdue's contributions to the United States Military during World War II. Accelerated wartime course syllabi and other class information offered to those planning on joining the military are located in the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941 - 2006

Creator

Languages of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Material in this collection is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Historical Information

World War II was a global war that began in Europe in 1939 and lasted until 1945. The United States entered the war in December of 1941.

Extent

0.125 Cubic Feet (Five folders)

Additional Description

Technical Access Information’

Audio cassette and compact disc must be migrated to a digital format before use. Contact Purdue University Archives and Special Collections if interested in using this material.

Acquisition Information

Exact date and source of acquisition for the marjority of materials are unknown. The file "Purdue Goes to War and Poultry School on the Air" was donated in 2006 by James M. Turley.

Processing Information

Collection was housed in acid-free folders and box. Rusted staples were removed.

Related Names

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Genre / Form

Topical

Collecting Areas

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection
Status
Completed
Author
Jon Hathaway and Keertana Marella
Date
2020-04-29
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 was first completed 2017-08-23.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-29: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

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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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839