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Charles M. Romanowitz papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 56, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 345

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

  • 1907 - 1971
  • Majority of material found within 1907 - 1911

Creator

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.
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

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