George C. Brandenburg publications
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 16, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 52
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three folders containing articles by George Brandenburg.
Dates
- 1917 - 1934
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
This collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Portions of the 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
George Clinton Brandenburg was born in Volga, Iowa on December 2, 1878. He studied psychology in college, earning his bachelor’s in psychology (B. Ph.) from Drake University in 1910, his M. A. from the University of Colorado in 1914, and his Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1915.
In 1916, Brandenburg became an Instructor in Education at Purdue University. He was promoted to Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology in 1917, Associate Professor in 1918, and a full Professor in 1920. Brandenburg was appointed as the Head of the Department of Education on July 1, 1931. He also served as the Director of the Summer Session from 1929-1934.
Brandenburg’s research focused on applied psychology, child development, trade tests, and correlation of mental traits.
George Brandenburg passed away of angina pectoris at his home on September 3, 1934.
In 1916, Brandenburg became an Instructor in Education at Purdue University. He was promoted to Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology in 1917, Associate Professor in 1918, and a full Professor in 1920. Brandenburg was appointed as the Head of the Department of Education on July 1, 1931. He also served as the Director of the Summer Session from 1929-1934.
Brandenburg’s research focused on applied psychology, child development, trade tests, and correlation of mental traits.
George Brandenburg passed away of angina pectoris at his home on September 3, 1934.
Extent
0.075 Cubic Feet (Three folders)
Arrangement
Collection materials are in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
Source and date of acquisition is unknown.
Processing Information
Material has been housed in acid-free folders and box.
Creator
- Title
- George C. Brandenburg publications
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- William Niner, Amanda Rumba, and Archives Staff
- Date
- 2023-03-22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Third edition. Collection description first completed 2009-01-07 by Archives Staff.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-09: Collection description updated by Amanda Rumba to more fully meet standards.
- 2023-03-22: Collection description and title updated by William Niner.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu