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L. V. Mercer papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MERCLV0

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

  • 1909-1911
  • Other: Date acquired: 10/07/2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

6.00 photographs

1.00 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.

Source of Acquisition

Donated by Robert Topping, 2008.

Method of Acquisition

Donated by Robert Topping, 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
In Progress
Author
Sammie Morris
Date
10/07/2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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