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DeWitt Buchanan collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 62

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains papers relating to Dewitt "Buck" Buchanan.

Dates

  • 1898 - 1978

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection is 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

DeWitt "Buck" Buchanan graduated from Purdue in 1898 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduating in three years. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Purdue Track team. After graduation, Buchanan was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad, which included work on the Panama Canal. He later ran a successful family coal business, the Old Ben Coal Corporation, based in Illinois and the Midwest.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Arrangement

The material is in chronological order.

Acquisition Information

Souce and date of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

The material is housed in an acid-free folder and an acid-free box.
Title
DeWitt Buchanan collection
Status
Under Review
Author
Mary A. Sego
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 first completed 2008-11-10.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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