Charles M. Romanowitz papers
Scope and Contents
The Charles M. Romanowitz papers (1907-1971; 0.2 cubic feet) document Charles Romanowitz’s Purdue career, from his application to Purdue in 1907 to a certificate for his sixtieth anniversary of his degree in 1971. The postcards in the collection, adressed to family members and his future wife Ruth Ritchie, are panoramic scenes of Purdue campus. Of particular interest might be his original senior thesis, “Comparative Costs Foundations in 11-story office bldg. (Variation story height).” The collection may be useful for researchers interested in administrative university procedures at the early twentieth century. Types of materials included: photographs, postcards, old silk scarf, paper documents (application, class assignment cards, commencement programs, certificates).
Dates
- Creation: 1907 - 1971
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1907 - 1911
Creator
- Romanowitz, Charles M., 1889-1977 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and use information
Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Charles M. Romanowitz, a California native, graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1911. During his time at Purdue, he was a member of the Kentucky Club, Y.M.C. A. Cadet Corps, second Lieutenant and first Lieutenant as well as Scabbard and Blade and the Varsity Football team.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (Four folders)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donation received from Catherine Romanowitz Kreis, daughter of Charles Romanowitz, February 3, 2017.
Subject
- Romanowitz, Charles M., 1889-1977 (Person)
- Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae (Organization)
- Purdue University. Class of 1911 (Organization)
- Title
- Charles M. Romanowitz papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Sdunzik and Keertana Marella
- Date
- 2020-04-27
- 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 2017-10-10.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-27: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
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