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Eleanor Harrison collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 339

Scope and Contents

The Eleanor Harrison collection comprises one leather skin decorated with the letters of "PURDUE," the WAA (Women's Athletic Association) insignia, and the Purdue seal.

Dates

  • 1942

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

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

Historical Information

Leather skins were awarded annually to the senior girl in W.A.A. who showed "outstanding ability in leadership-health-scholarship."
Source: 1942 Debris, p. 153

Biographical Information

Eleanor L. Harrison was born in Union City, Indiana, in 1920. She attended Purdue University, where she was active in sports, and graduated with a B.S. in 1942. Miss Harrison later lived in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Extent

.687 Cubic Feet (One flat box)

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated by Eleanor Harrison in December 2001.

Processing Information

Collection housed in an acid-free box.
Title
Eleanor Harrison collection
Status
Completed
Author
Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2017-10-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First Edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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