Box 15

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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Draft of letter Elliott sent to Governor Stewart of Montana regarding his acceptance of the post of chancellor

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Business correspondence regarding Yale University’s 220[sup]th[/sup] commencement and the inauguration of President Angell, for which Elliott gave a speech

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Letter of appreciation from Halifax to Elliott regarding his visit at Purdue University (includes program from visit)

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Copy of article: "Purdue Expands in Size, Prestige, and Service. Events in the Administration of Dr. Edward C. Elliott" by Professor H.B. Knoll

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Printed programs, seating arrangements, etc., of 175[sup]th[/sup] anniversary observance

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Copy of Chicago tribune from January 4, 1940

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Papers relating to negotiations, agreements, fees, etc., for lectures and outside work

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Copy of Elliott’s chapter in the book [i]The Organization and Administration of Higher Education[/i]

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Commencement programs, newspaper clippings, personal correspondence, and testimonial letters from Elliott’s professors

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Personal correspondence, letters of recommendation and newspaper clippings regarding Elliott’s decision to resign as superintendent of the Leadville public school system in Colorado to attend the Teacher’s College at Columbia University

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Business and personal correspondence regarding job offers from various institutions including University of Chicago, University of Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Education

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Business and personal correspondence regarding job offers from various institutions including University of California, University of Illinois, Harvard, and New York State University