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Thomas Perry's collection of Jasper Wood Product Co. material

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 29

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence written to and from Thomas Perry, Chief/Consulting Engineer for the Jasper Wood Products Company, along with quotes and estimates for components of the prefabricated houses. There are reports from testing of the same components, along with timecards from the business. The collection also contains newsclippings from the 1930's relating to the housing industry. There are a few unrelated newsclippings from 1978 and 1980 and a company catalog from MacBeath Hardwood Company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936 - 1980

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection are in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Thomas Perry was the Chief/Consulting Engineer for the Jasper Wood Products Co. in Jasper, Indiana.

Extent

0.20 Cubic Feet (Two boxes)

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged chronologically and by item type.

Acquisition Information

Purchased on e-Bay on September 4, 2007.

Title
Thomas Perry's collection of Jasper Wood Product Co. material
Status
In Progress
Author
Mary A. Sego, 2009
Date
11/09/2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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