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Edward R. Harper collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 135

Scope and Contents

The Edward R. Harper collection contains a photograph of Edward R. Harper, a photograph of locomotive, and a set of drawing tools used by Harper while a student.

Dates

  • 1890 - 1892

Creator

Languages of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Collection is in the public domain.

Biographical Information

Edward R. Harper was a member of the Purdue Class of 1892. He died sixteen days before his graduation from tuberculosis.

Extent

0.745 Cubic Feet (One large flat box and one folder)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into two series.
  1. Images
  2. Artifacts

Acquisition Information

Materials donated by David M. Kercher. Date of acquisition is unknown.

Processing Information

Materials have been housed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes. The photographs have been placed into polyester sleeves.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Related Names

Creator

Source

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Edward R. Harper collection
Status
Completed
Author
Mary A. Sego and Jon Hathaway
Date
2020-06-18
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 2012-06-07.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839