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Charles L. Ingersoll papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 25, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 188

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one folder with articles by Charles Ingersoll.

Dates

  • 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)

Additional Description

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.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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