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Charles H. Benjamin papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 31

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four folders, containing articles written by Charles Benjamin, the former Dean of the School of Engineering at Purdue University.

Dates

  • 1903 - 1912

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Portions of material in this collection are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Charles Henry Benjamin received his M. E. from the University of Maine in 1881. He then earned his PhD in engineering in 1908 from the Case School of Applied Science. Prof. Benjamin came to Purdue University in 1907 and became Dean of Engineering, and retired from the position in 1921. He passed away on August 2, 1937 in Washington, D.C. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (Four folders)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Collection materials are arranged in chronological order.

Processing Information

Material has been placed into acid-free folder and box.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Charles H. Benjamin papers
Subtitle
Benjamin, Charles H. papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Amanda Rumba and Archives Staff
Date
2020-04-07
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 2008-11-30 by Archives Staff.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-07: Collection description updated by Amanda Rumba to more fully meet standards.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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