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Box 8

 Container

Contains 18 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, Clippings, Printed Materials, ca. 1904-1960

 other level — Box: 8
Identifier: Box 8
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),...
Dates: ca. 1904-1960

Birthday Greetings, 1959-1960

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
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),...
Dates: 1959-1960

Capen, Sam, 1956

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents Correspondence with Capen's biographer
Dates: 1956

Clippings, Miscellaneous, ca. 1905-1909

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents Newspaper clippings gathered by Elliott regarding various topics including: the unionization of teachers, the American educational system, Columbia University, Japanese Americans, Native Americans, school hygiene, politics, prohibition, book reviews, opera, and humorous clippings
Dates: ca. 1905-1909

Correspondence, Personal and Business, 1940-1960

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
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),...
Dates: 1940-1960

Edward C. Elliott Hall of Music, 1958

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents Correspondence congratulating Elliott on the dedication of Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music; includes letters from A.A. Potter and Dr. Lillian Gilbreth
Dates: 1958

Glee Club, 1958-1960

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6
Scope and Contents Personal correspondence between Elliott and members of Purdue's glee club
Dates: 1958-1960

Miscellaneous, 1924-1926

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7
Scope and Contents Business and personal correspondence regarding different subjects; includes a Purdue Exponent parody article concerning President Elliott's home being raided by a prohibition squad
Dates: 1924-1926

Programs, ca. 1904-1916

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8
Scope and Contents Programs from various teaching conventions and commencements from high schools and colleges
Dates: ca. 1904-1916

Purdue Appointment, 1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9
Scope and Contents Letters congratulating Elliott on his appointment as President of Purdue
Dates: 1922

Purdue Alumnus, 1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10

Newspaper Clippings, ca. 1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11
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),...
Dates: ca. 1922

Purdue Commission Meetings, 1922-1923

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 12
Identifier: Folder 12
Scope and Contents Bound ledger containing Purdue University business correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and financial inquires regarding the administration of Purdue
Dates: 1922-1923

University of Montana, 1915-1927

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 13
Identifier: Folder 13
Scope and Contents Correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Elliott's appointment as Chancellor of the University of Montana
Dates: 1915-1927

University of Montana / Purdue University, 1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 14
Identifier: Folder 14
Scope and Contents Business correspondence regarding Elliott's new job at Purdue University
Dates: 1922

University of Wisconsin / University of Montana, 1915

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding Elliott's appointment at the University of Montana
Dates: 1915

University of Wisconsin, Newspaper Clippings, ca. 1907-1915

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 16
Identifier: Folder 16
Scope and Contents Newspaper clippings on Elliott's career at the University of Wisconsin, his lectures and speeches, educational conferences he attended, and various commencement programs
Dates: ca. 1907-1915