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Benjamin F. Hippensteel collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 53

Scope and Contents

The Benjamin F. Hippensteel Collection (1907-1951; 3.65 cubic feet) documents Hippensteel’s career as a railroad engineer for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. Material contained within the collection includes railroad manuals, pamphlets, brochures, financial records, calendars, and other miscellaneous items. The collection is organized by material type.

Dates

  • 1907 - 1951
  • Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2007

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection are in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Benjamin F. Hippensteel was the uncle of Purdue alum, Ross W. Hippensteel. Benjamin served in the army during World War I and later worked as an engineer for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.

Source(s):

Collection file

Extent

3.65 Cubic Feet

2 cubic foot boxes, 2 large flat boxes other_unmapped

Additional Description

Acquisition Information

Donation received from Gary Hippensteel (great-great-nephew) on June 7, 2007.

Related Materials

MSA 34, Ross Hippensteel papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Processing Information

All materials have been housed in polyester sleeves, acid-free folders, and acid-free boxes.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Benjamin F. Hippensteel collection
Status
In Progress
Author
David Hovde and Mary A. Sego
Date
11/30/2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition

Physical Storage Information

Links

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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