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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Edward C. Elliott Papers (1890-1975; 22.8 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of educator and former Purdue University President Edward Elliott. The majority of the papers date from 1940 to 1960. The papers reflect the original order as they were received from Elliott and his family, and therefore have not been divided into series or subject areas. The Elliott Papers document Elliott's education and career, particularly his tenure as President of Purdue University (1922-1945),...

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Reports, business correspondence, and meeting agenda

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Business correspondence regarding membership

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Business correspondence, notes, meeting minutes, agendas, and other materials related to the American Council on Education

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Correspondence, articles, newspaper clippings, accreditation materials, newsletters, reports, printed materials relating to pharmaceutical education

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Bulletins, correspondence, membership certificate and card, meeting programs

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American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; manual, correspondence, Elliott's revision suggestions

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Personal correspondence between Elliott and W. Paul Briggs, Executive Director of the Foundation

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Anecdotal historical stories written in letter form addressed to "Bob" from "Gamber"

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Business correspondence, meeting agendas

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Meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence regarding the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; articles and clippings on the failure of the educational system, Purdue University reports, newsletters from different organizations

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Business correspondence

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50th anniversary dinner program

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Newspaper clippings regarding Elliott, his stroke, and an article written by his son

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Inspirational and humorous newspaper clippings collected by Elliott

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Membership information, bulletins, business correspondence

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Personal correspondence, clippings, notes mainly from the 1950s; includes telegrams from Purdue University to Elliott regarding the presidency of Purdue, 1922

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Business correspondence, articles, and reports regarding education; includes series of student opinion polls from Purdue University

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Personal correspondence between Elliott and his family following his stroke

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Information and correspondence regarding the Elizabeth Nowland Elliott and the Edward C. Elliott Scholarship Funds; correspondence between Elliott and his children, newspaper clippings on Elliott

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Edward C. Elliott Papers (1890-1975; 22.8 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of educator and former Purdue University President Edward Elliott. The majority of the papers date from 1940 to 1960. The papers reflect the original order as they were received from Elliott and his family, and therefore have not been divided into series or subject areas. The Elliott Papers document Elliott's education and career, particularly his tenure as President of Purdue University (1922-1945),...

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Personal correspondence with Judd, head of the Department of Education at the University of Chicago

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Humorous and inspirational clippings, quotes, and poems collected by Elliott; humorous correspondence between Elliott and colleagues debating the issue of whether or not cows can sit

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Research articles collected by Elliott on war and compulsory military training, articles and speeches written by Elliott; includes script for ABC's radio program America's Town on which Elliott gave a statement on military training, 1945

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Index cards containing inspirational quotes and speech notes, personal correspondence, articles, clippings on Elliott, Who's Who biographical data on Elliott, 1954; and correspondence with Owen D. Young regarding his donation to Purdue University to establish an annual medal for outstanding students, 1937