Ralph H. Carr papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 18, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 85
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four folders that contain articles written by R. H. Carr, and a letter from William M. Hepburn, Librarian, dated January 31, 1928.
Dates
- 1915 - 1928
Creator
- Carr, Ralph Harold, 1878- (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 may be in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator/publisher. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Ralph Harold Carr was a Professor of Acgricultural Science at Purdue University. He married Myrtle Louthan in 1906 and they had one son, Bruce B. Carr. After Myrtle's death in 1939, Carr married her sister, Lenore Frances Louthan, who died in 1963.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1903 from Wooster College and his PhD in 1913 from the University of Wisconsin. Carr served as a Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University from 1913-1938. In 1943 he moved from Lafayette, Indiana, to Winter Park, Florida, where he died on February 9, 1964.
During his career, Carr authored several books and over 40 scientific publications. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Lambda Chi Aplha, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi, the American Chemistry Society, and the University Club of Winter Park.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1903 from Wooster College and his PhD in 1913 from the University of Wisconsin. Carr served as a Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University from 1913-1938. In 1943 he moved from Lafayette, Indiana, to Winter Park, Florida, where he died on February 9, 1964.
During his career, Carr authored several books and over 40 scientific publications. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Lambda Chi Aplha, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi, the American Chemistry Society, and the University Club of Winter Park.
Source:
Dr. Ralph Carr obituary." The Orlando Sentinel. (11 February 1964): 27. /www.newspapers.com/clip/12108612/ralph-h-carr-obit/>
Dr. Ralph Carr obituary." The Orlando Sentinel. (11 February 1964): 27. /www.newspapers.com/clip/12108612/ralph-h-carr-obit/>
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (Four folders)
Arrangement
Collection material is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
Source and date of acquisition are unknown.
Processing Information
Material has been housed in acid-free folders and an acid-free box.
Creator
- Carr, Ralph Harold, 1878- (Person)
- Title
- Ralph H. Carr papers
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 2020-06-15
- 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 2010-12-07 by Mary Sego.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-15: Collection description updated by Amanda Rumba to align with data entry standards.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu