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Woody Strong collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 12, Placement: 18
Identifier: MSA 221

Scope and Contents

Articles about Woody and Penny Strong's mission trips to Nepal.

Dates

  • 1988 - 1995

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright use information

Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Woody Strong received his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1940.

Strong was a businessman, engineer, and philanthropist. He and his wife Penny made several humanitarian trips to Nepal, contributing to the establishment of nine schools, three health posts, two libraries, and a hospital. He shipped books, medical supplies and clothes to the country every year and encouraged others to do the same. Strong met and was inspired by the charitable work of Sir Edmund Hillary.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Woody Strong collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Mary A. Sego and Keertana Marella
Date
2020-04-01
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 2012-03-08.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-01: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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