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Harvey W. Wiley papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 416

Scope and Contents

This collection covers the career of the 'Father of the FDA,' Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, including articles, publications, and correspondence by our about Wiley.

Dates

  • 1878 - 2003

Creator

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Portions of material in this collection may be in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Harvey Wiley was a professor of chemistry and physics at Purdue University from 1874 to 1883. He went on to become the chief chemist at the USDA and was instrumental in passing the federal Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. He later worked at the Good Housekeeping Magazine Labs and established the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

Extent

0.552 Cubic Feet (One full-width legal-size manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into five series: Publications by Wiley, Correspondence, Articles from Purdue Publications, Articles Regarding Wiley, Articles about Wiley and his Bicycle.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Harvey W. Wiley papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Joanne Mendes and Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2020-07-01
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 first completed 2008-07-07.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-07-01: Collection description updated to meet new standards by Adriana Harmeyer.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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