Josiah H. Andrews scrapbook
Scope and Contents
The Josiah H. Andrews, Jr. scrapbook documents Josiah H. Andrews, Jr.'s time as a student at Purdue University. Items include documents from the track team and Sigma Chi fraternity, of which Andrews was a member. Various invitations, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, ticket stubs (some from the Athletic Association), and are also present.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 - 1901
Creator
- Andrews, Josiah Harding, Jr. (Person)
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Portions of material in this collection 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
Josiah Harding Andrews, Jr. was a member of the Purdue University Class of 1901. He was from Seymour, Indian and went by the nicknames of "Si" and "The Swede." He was a member of Pre-Medical Society, Sigma Chi Fraternity and the track team. He was class secretary in 1898 and 1899. Andrews' thesis was titled, "Working formulas for New Elixira." He graduated in 1901 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Extent
0.349 Cubic Feet (One flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The scrapbook is in extremely fragile condition, so extra care must be taken when viewing. Only overhead scanning or digital camera for reproductions will be allowed.
Acquisition Information
Scrapbook donated by Edith Andrews Cowlin, June 16, 2011.
Processing Information
The materials are housed in an acid free folder and box.
Subject
- Sigma Chi Fraternity (Organization)
- Purdue University. Students. Social life and customs (Organization)
- Purdue Boilermakers (Track and field team) (Organization)
- Title
- Josiah H. Andrews scrapbook
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Mary A. Sego and Neal Harmeyer
- Date
- 2024-11-25
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Third edition. Collection description first completed 2012-10-10.
Revision Statements
- 2012-10-11: Record revised by Elizabeth Wilkinson.
- 2020-03-17: Collection description updated to new standards by Mary A. Sego.
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