Josiah H. Andrews scrapbook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 266
Scope and Contents
The Josiah H. Andrews, Jr. scrapbook documents Josiah H. Andrews, Jr.'s time as a student at Purdue University. Among the items featured in the scrapbook is a strong focus on material from the track team and Sigma Chi fraternity for which Andrews was a member. The items include invitations, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, ticket stubs (some from the Athletic Association), ephemera and various miscellaneous items.
Also featured is an "Anthropometric table," from measurements of 2,300 students, including Andrews and "measurement and prescription" manual. Also found in the scrapbook are his class schedules, grades, rules governing students, and a newspaper clipping of John McCutcheon's drawing, "Marooned."
Also featured is an "Anthropometric table," from measurements of 2,300 students, including Andrews and "measurement and prescription" manual. Also found in the scrapbook are his class schedules, grades, rules governing students, and a newspaper clipping of John McCutcheon's drawing, "Marooned."
Dates
- 1897 - 1901
Creator
- Andrews, Josiah Harding, Jr. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
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
0.30 Linear Feet (One flat box)
Arrangement
The scrapbook has been left in its original order, and any loose items have been housed in polyester sleeves and left on the pages where originally placed.
Physical Access Information
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 scrapbook is housed in an acid free box.
Creator
- Andrews, Josiah Harding, Jr. (Person)
- Title
- Josiah H. Andrews scrapbook
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 2020-03-17
- 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 2012-10-10.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 W. State Street
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu