Herschel Hunt papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 183
Scope and Contents
The Herschel Hunt papers consist of publications Hunt wrote while a Purdue Chemistry professor, including the book, Physical Chemistry, in which Hunt made notations. Also included is a certificate Professor Hunt received from Sigma Delta Chi for "best teacher award" in 1942. There is an "A Bomb" pin, and a certificate from the United States Office of Scientific Research and Development, for Hunt's scientific research contributions during World War II.
Dates
- 1937 - 1948
Creator
- Hunt, Herschel, 1906-1983 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Copyright Use Information
Copyright held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of material.
Biographical Information
Herschel Hunt was born in Gibson County, Indiana, and received his bachelor of science degree from Oakland City College. He received his masters and Ph.D. from Indiana University. Before joining the Purdue Chemistry Department in 1930, he was an instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1951, he was chosen "Outstanding Teacher" at Purdue University.
Extent
0.226 Cubic Feet (One legal-size half-width manuscript box)
Arrangement
The material is in chronological order. Some items are undated.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Meredith Hunt Horner, Hershel Hunt's daughter, on August 25, 2004. Carl Horner, Hunt's granddnson donated the Physical Chemistry book on February 22, 2016.
Processing Information
Items have been placed in archival folders and boxes. The certificates have been placed into polyester sleeves for preservation purposes.
Creator
- Hunt, Herschel, 1906-1983 (Person)
Source
- Hunt Horner, Meredith (Donor, Person)
- Horner, Carl (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Herschel Hunt papers
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 2019-05-10
- 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 first completed 2009-05-10.
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