Charles J. Bohrer thesis

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: MSA 279

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Scope and Contents

The Charles J. Bohrer thesis titled "Beer and Its Physiological Effects" was the capstone document of Bohrer’s undergraduate career and the first thesis submitted by a Purdue University student. This forty page thesis is all hand written on one side of lined paper. This thesis would be important to any researcher studying the history of Purdue University or any researcher studying the history of chemistry, brewing, or medicine in the late... nineteenth century.

Dates

Creation: 1876

Creator

Bohrer, Charles J., 1855-1918 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

This collection is open for research

Copyright and Use Information

This item is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Charles John Bohrer was from Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1876. In 1878 he was granted a degree of Analytical Chemist. His thesis entitled “Beer and Its Physiological Effects” was the first thesis accepted by Purdue University. Bohrer later moved to Winthrop Beach, Massachusetts. He passed away February 20, 1918.

Extent

0.182 Cubic Feet (One letter-size half-width manuscript box)

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Additional Description

Processing Information

The thesis is housed in nine acid free folders and the pages placed in mylar sleeves.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Charles J. Bohrer thesis
Status: In Progress
Author: Nolan Eller and Keertana Marella
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: Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2015-01-03.