Charles L. Ingersoll papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one folder with articles by Charles Ingersoll.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1881
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Some material in this collection is in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Charles L. Ingersoll was born in upstate New York, Ingersoll served through the Civil War and then enrolled at the State Agricultural College of Michigan where he later taught and managed the experimental farm. He was hired by Purdue University in 1879 as the first instructor in the School of Agriculture. Professor Ingersoll was recognized as a distinguished professor of agriculture and horticulture while teaching at Purdue. Considered an agricultural expert, Ingersoll, in defining the overall purpose of land-grant higher education, unequivocally espoused the "broad gauge" view, blending agriculture, the mechanic arts, and liberal education. Charles L. Ingersoll went on to become President of Colorado State University from 1882-1891.
Extent
0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)
Arrangement
The material is in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
Source and date of acquisition are unknown.
Processing Information
The material is housed in an acid-free folder and an acid-free box.
Subject
- Purdue University. Faculty (Organization)
- Title
- Charles L. Ingersoll 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 2009-12-10.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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