Willis A. Tacker papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 537
Content Description
Includes office working file folders alphabetized, publication files, Army files, PH-D dissertations, awards, and certificates related to the establishment of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue in the 1970s and subsequent development of Purdue BME. Also contains research data and photographs of people and of hearts.
Dates
- 1966 - 2000
Creator
- Tacker, Willis A. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research. Some documents are restricted.
Copyright and Use Information
Some materials in this collection are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Dr. Willis Tacker was a professor of physiology at Purdue University and performed research in biomedical engineering.
Extent
15.043 Cubic Feet (12 cubic foot boxes and seven manuscript boxes)
Acquisition Information
The papers were donated to Purdue University Archives and Special Collections by Willis A. Tacker on August 15, 2011.
Processing Information
Original order of materials was maintained as much as possible. Working and Army files are arranged in alphabetical order by subject. Metal staples and paperclips were removed, and photographs were placed in protective sleeves.
- Title
- Willis A. Tacker papers
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Adelle Rogers
- Date
- 2020-03-16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
- Container: 1 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 2 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 3 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 4 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 5 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 6 (Text)
- Container: 7 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 8 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 9 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 10 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 11 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 12 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 13 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 14 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 15 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 16 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 17 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: 18 (Mixed Materials)
- Box: 19 (Text)
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