Louis F. Heimlich papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 24, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 169
Scope and Contents
One folder containing a publication by Louis Heimlich.
Dates
- 1920
Creator
- Heimlich, Louis F., 1890-1928 (Person)
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
Louis F. Heimlich was born in Reynolds, Indiana on April 13, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heimlich. He was graduated from Monticello high school and then entered Purdue, earning his B. S. Degree in Science in 1914, and a M. S. degree in 1916. Later, he won his doctor's degree at the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Heimlich was an accomplished artist and while at Purdue was cartoonist for the Exponent, and art editor for the Debris.
Following his graduation, Heimlich joined the Purdue faculty, having charge of botany for several years. He then went to Valparaiso university, when it was taken over by the Lutheran church to become head of its botany department.
Mr. Heimlich was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Botanical society of America, and the Indiana academy on the flora of White county, of which he made a comprehensive study.
Following his graduation, Heimlich joined the Purdue faculty, having charge of botany for several years. He then went to Valparaiso university, when it was taken over by the Lutheran church to become head of its botany department.
Mr. Heimlich was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Botanical society of America, and the Indiana academy on the flora of White county, of which he made a comprehensive study.
Extent
0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)
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.
Creator
- Heimlich, Louis F., 1890-1928 (Person)
- Title
- Louis F. Heimlich papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 2020-06-24
- 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 2010-09-09.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu