Eleanor Harrison collection
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
- Creation: 1942
Creator
- Harrison, Eleanor L., 1920-2007 (Person)
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.
Source
- Harrison, Eleanor L., 1920-2007 (Donor, Person)
- 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
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu