Collection: Wiping Away the Tears Symposium | Archives and Special Collections

Content Description

Includes event materials relating to the "Wiping Away the Tears Symposium: The Battle of Tippecanoe in History and Memory, Recalling History, Rediscovering its Impact" held at Purdue University on November 3-5, 2011. This event was located at Purdue University, Prophetstown State Park and Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. Included in the materials are programs, event announcements,and a six part DVD series of the event.

Dates

2011

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Portions of material in this collection are 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 / Historical

The Wiping Away the Tears Symposium was a three-day conference about the bicentennial of the Battle of Tippecanoe. Participants and attendees of the conference included academics, Native Americans, state park representatives, local history associations, and the public.