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L. V. Mercer papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 17

Scope and Contents

The L.V. Mercer Papers (1909-1911; 6 items) document the student life and activities of L.V. Mercer while enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Types of materials include photographic prints of student activities, dated 1909 to 1911.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909 - 1911

Creator

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

L.V. Mercer is presumed to be Leonard Vernon Mercer, graduate of Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering in 1911.

Extent

0.382 Cubic Feet (One flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Photographs, 1909-1911 (6 items)

Custodial History

Items were given to Robert Topping by descendants of L.V. Mercer. Topping donated items to the archives in 2008.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Robert Topping in 2008.

Separated Materials

A 1911 Purdue University Gala Week booklet was removed from the collection and placed with other Gala Week booklets in the archives.

Processing Information

Materials are housed in an acid-free box. Processed July 22, 2008.

Title
L. V. Mercer papers
Status
Completed
Author
Sammie Morris and Sara Pettinger
Date
2025-06-23
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 on October 7, 2009.

Revision Statements

  • 2025-06-23: Collection identification number updated to MSS 17 from MERCLV0 and collection description updated by Sara Pettinger.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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