Kenneth R. Geiser papers
Scope and Contents
The Kenneth R. Geiser papers document Geiser's experience as a Purdue student in the 1930s. In addition to news clippings, a program from the 1937 Purdue vs. Fordham football game, and small paper pennants, the collection includes a scrapbook of programs, clippings, receipts, and postcards from Geiser's student years. Included in the scrapbook are clippings related to Amelia Earhart.
Dates
- Creation: 1931 - 1939
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Material copyrights held by Purdue University of original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Kenneth R. Geiser of Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduated from Purdue University in 1937 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Extent
0.20 Cubic Feet (One letter-size half-width manuscript box and one flat folder)
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
Materials donated by Jim Geiser on September 18, 2002.
Processing Information
Materials were removed from non-archival envelopes or bags and stored in acid-free archival boxes. The newspaper page was unfolded and stored flat.
Source
- Geiser, Jim (Donor, Person)
- Two Purdue course catalogs
- Title
- Kenneth R. Geiser papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Adriana Harmeyer and Adelle Rogers
- Date
- 2020-03-17
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Revision Statements
- 2020-03-17: Collection title updated from James Geizer papers to Kenneth R. Geiser papers, identifier updated from 00000jg4 to MSA 378, and collection description updated by Adriana Harmeyer.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu