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Class of 1914 collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 88
Identifier: MSA 401

Scope and Contents

The collection contains directories from the 40th (1954), 45th (1959), 50th (1964), and 55th (1969) class reunions, held during Gala Week. Also included are some administrative records created or collected by the Class of 1914.

Dates

  • circa 1954-1973

Creator

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 1914 was an alumni organization at Purdue University. It was founded by Purdue alumni who graduated from the university in 1914. The purpose of the organization was to keep members of the Class of 1914 in contact with one another, through organizing and promoting class reunions, and publishing class newsletters and directories.

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet (Two folders)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Source and date of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

All materials have been housed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes. Manuscript pages placed between the pages of the 1964 and 1969 directories have been separated and unfolded for preservation purposes. Rusty staples have been removed.
Title
Class of 1914 collection
Status
Completed
Author
Eli Patton
Date
2024-04-22
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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