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Class of 1915 collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 404
 

Class of 1915 collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 404

The Class of 1915 collection contains a scrapbook, a memory book, two volumes of bound letters, directories, yearbooks, booklets, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and various other documents related to members of the Class of 1915 during and after their time at Purdue University.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Dates
Creation: 1911 - 1981
Extent
1.527 Cubic Feet (One flat box, two letter-size full-width manuscript boxes, and one letter-size folder)
Related Names
O'Brien, Herbert Sheldon "Irish", 1893-1982
Purdue University. Class of 1915
Language of Materials
English
Script
Latin

Class of 1915 Scrapbook, September 23, 1911 - June 1, 1976

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 404, Item 1

Oversize scrapbook containing photographs, letters, newspaper articles, notes, and other materials created by and/or related to the Class of 1915.

Dates
Creation: September 23, 1911 - June 1, 1976

Bound Class of 1915 Letters, volumes 1 and 2, September 11, 1935 - June 1, 1976

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 404, File 1

Two bound volumes of letters sent and received by members of the Class of 1915.

Dates
Creation: September 11, 1935 - June 1, 1976

40th Class Reunion Memory Book, May 1, 1955

 Item — Box: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 404, Item 2

The 40th Class Reunion Memory Book is a bound volume of letters, notes, and images to, from, or about, Myron and Gladys "Johnnie" Bone. The front of the book contains pages signed by various class members present at the 40th reunion.

This volume was gifted to Myron and Gladys "Johnnie" Bone by the Class of 1915 during their 40th anniversary reunion. The gift acknowledges the Bones' dedication to preserving the history of the Class of 1915.

Dates
Creation: May 1, 1955

40th Anniversary Class Yearbook, circa 1956

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 404, File 2

This item includes two volumes of the 40th Anniversary Class Yearbook. Contents include, but are not limited to, Class of 1915 history, photos, and biographical information submitted by, and about, class members.

Dates
Creation: circa 1956

60th Reunion Gala Week booklet, circa 1975

 Item — Box: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 404, Item 3

Contains "Class 'Who's Who'" forms filled out by members of the Class of 1915. Pasted on the back of a few of these forms are photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates
Creation: circa 1975

Miscellaneous, circa 1915, 1970-1981, bulk: May 2, 1970 - October 1, 1981

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 404, File 3

The materials in this file include, but are not limited to, correspondence about scholarship and trust funds related to the Class of 1915, financial statements, Class Letters, class memos, the March 1980 Purdue Alumnus, newspaper clippings, and a 1914-1915 Purdue student handbook.

Dates
Creation: circa 1915, 1970-1981
Creation: Majority of material found within May 2, 1970 - October 1, 1981

Booklets and programs, circa 1915-1960

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 404, File 4

Contains a 1915 Gala Week program, “70 Years of Football at 'Old Purdue'" booklet, “Where Are They Now” booklet, and a copy of the Purdue Alumnus, volume 5 number 9.

Dates
Creation: circa 1915-1960

Scrap Book of 1915 Debris Yearbook, undated

 Item — Box: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 404, Item 4

This scrapbook contains classmate pictures and biographies that were originally printed in the 1915 Debris.

Dates
Creation: undated
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