Class of 1942 collection

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 88

Identifier: MSA 398

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Class of 1942 collection contains a commencement address, class reunion program, class directory, and memories from the class of 1942 compiled in a booklet.

Dates

circa 1942-1990s

Creator

Purdue University. Class of 1942 (Organization)

Access Information

The 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.

Historical Information

The Class of 1942 was an alumni organization at Purdue University. It was founded by Purdue alumni who graduated from the university in 1942. The purpose of the organization was to keep members of the Class of 1942 in contact with one another, through organizing and promoting class reunions, and publishing class newsletters and directories. The college experience of the Class of 1942 was deeply influenced by World War II, where they experienced a university-wide shift towards military efforts.