Elliott Hall of Music records
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 60, Placement: 13
Identifier: UA 125
Scope and Contents
The Elliott Hall of Music records contain information about the building dedication in 1940, past performances, brochures, and a safety plan for the building drafted in 1960.
Dates
- 1940 - 1990
Creator
- Purdue University (Organization)
Languages 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
The Hall of Music was dedicated on May 3 and 4, 1940. The facility seats 6,148 people, one of the largest auditoriums in the world at the time of its opening. It was renamed in honor of Purdue President Edward C. Elliott in 1958.
Source: Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Extent
0.15 Cubic Feet (Five folders)
Acquisition Information
Source and date of acquisition are unknown.
Processing Information
Collection housed in acid-free folders.
Creator
- Purdue University (Organization)
- Title
- Elliott Hall of Music records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jon Hathaway
- Date
- 2017-09-18
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu