Arthur and Roberta Bitzer papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 3, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSA 259
Scope and Contents
The Arthur and Roberta Bitzer photographs, schedule card and buttons are from the Bitzer's time as students at Purdue University. Types of materials include: black and white photographs of campus scenes and student life, a schedule card and buttons.
Dates
- 1937 - 1942
Creator
- Bitzer, Roberta Miriam (Craig) (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Portions of the material are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Arthur G. Bitzer and Roberta Miriam (Craig) Bitzer were alumni of Purdue University.
Arthur "Art" G. Bitzer, Jr. received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1942. Originally from River Forest, Illinois, he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Arthur was a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He was the founder and former owner of Bitzer Products Co. of Broadview, Illinois.
Roberta Miriam Craig graduated from Purdue University in December 19421943 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta (where she was called "Bobbie"), as well as the Activities Bureau, the Union, and the Virginia C. Meredith Club.
Arthur and Roberta were married in Chicago, Illinois, on February 6, 1943. Together they raised two children, Nancy (Bitzer) Sturgeon and John Craig Bitzer (BSME 1970). Arthur passed away in 2009, followed by Roberta in 2015.
Arthur "Art" G. Bitzer, Jr. received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1942. Originally from River Forest, Illinois, he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Arthur was a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He was the founder and former owner of Bitzer Products Co. of Broadview, Illinois.
Roberta Miriam Craig graduated from Purdue University in December 19421943 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta (where she was called "Bobbie"), as well as the Activities Bureau, the Union, and the Virginia C. Meredith Club.
Arthur and Roberta were married in Chicago, Illinois, on February 6, 1943. Together they raised two children, Nancy (Bitzer) Sturgeon and John Craig Bitzer (BSME 1970). Arthur passed away in 2009, followed by Roberta in 2015.
Source(s):
1942 Purdue Debris, Senior Class:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/24256
Obituary, Chicago Tribune. March 5, 2009:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-03-05-0903041123-story.html
1943 Purdue Debris, Senior Class:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/23194
1943 Purdue Debris, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/23450
April 2015 Obituary, Legacy.com:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/roberta-bitzer-obituary?pid=174583190
1942 Purdue Debris, Senior Class:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/24256
Obituary, Chicago Tribune. March 5, 2009:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-03-05-0903041123-story.html
1943 Purdue Debris, Senior Class:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/23194
1943 Purdue Debris, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority:
https://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/digital/collection/debris/id/23450
April 2015 Obituary, Legacy.com:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/roberta-bitzer-obituary?pid=174583190
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet (Two folders)
Arrangement
The collection is grouped in the folders by type of material.
Acquisition Information
Donation received from Roberta Bitzer, July 7, 2010.
Processing Information
Tthe papers have been placed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes. All photographs have been housed in polyester sleeves. The artifacts have been placed in acid-free envelopes.
Creator
- Bitzer, Roberta Miriam (Craig) (Person)
- Bitzer, Arthur G., Jr. (Person)
Source
- Bitzer, Roberta Miriam (Craig) (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Arthur and Roberta Bitzer papers
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Mary A. Sego, Elizabeth Wilkenson, Keertana Marella, and Amanda Rumba
- Date
- 2020-04-22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Fifth edition. Collection description first completed 2011-09-21.
Revision Statements
- 2012-09-17: Revised by Elizabeth Wilkenson.
- 2020-01-06: Collection description updated to new standards by Mary A. Sego.
- 2020-04-22: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella.
- 2020-12-04: Biographical Information updated by Amanda Rumba.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu