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L. A. Burke papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 17, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 60

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one folder of articles written by L. A. Burke.

Dates

  • 1875 - 1877

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Collection material is in the public domain.

Biographical Information

Major L. A. Burke, of New Harmony, was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the creation of Purdue University when the Board was expanded on January 31, 1871. He served until June 2, 1874. Burke began servings as the Superintendent of the Purdue University Farm on April 1, 1874. the first years of the University. He was in charge of buildings, residences, implements, tools, and grounds, including their furnishment, labor, and maintenance.
Source: Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of Purdue University, for the Year Ending October 31, 1873-1882. Indianapolis, IN: Sentinel Company Printers.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Collection materials are organized chronologically.

Processing Information

Material has been housed in acid-free folder and box.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
L. A. Burke papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Amanda Rumba and Archives Staff
Date
2020-04-09
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 2010-02-07 by Archives Staff.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-09: Collection description updated by Amanda Rumba to more fully meet standards.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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