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Steven C. Beering papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 181

Scope and Contents

The Steven C. Beering papers (1950-2001, 6.5 cubic feet) include interview transcripts and scripts for Vision for Tomorrow, Beta and VHS tapes of interviews and other material relating to the life and career of Steven Beering, president of Purdue University. The papers include a variety of tapes and DVDs that document activities on the Purdue University campus, relating to events at Westwood, the Black Cultural Center (BCC), and other locations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1950 - 2001
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1999
  • Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Creator

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University.

Biographical Information

Steven C. Beering was the ninth president of Purdue University, serving from 1983 to 2000.

Extent

9.00 Cubic Feet

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Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

1. Papers, 1999-2001 (1 cubic foot) 2. Tapes, 1950-2001 (5 cubic feet) 3. DVDs, 1950-2001 (.5 cubic feet)

Acquisition Information

Materials donated by Steven Beering.

Processing Information

The documents are in acid-free file folders with subject headings in alphabetical order. VHS and BETA tapes have been transferred to DVDs for preservation purposes.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Steven C. Beering papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Angela Day and Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2020-06-17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2009-04-08.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-06-17: Collection description and collection identifier updated by Adriana Harmeyer.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839