Box Communal Collections 4
Container
Contains 63 Collections and/or Records:
DeWitt Buchanan collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 62
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains papers relating to Dewitt "Buck" Buchanan.
Dates:
1898 - 1978
John I. Cheney collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 64
Scope and Contents
One folder which contains items from the Class of 1917.
Dates:
1916 - 1940
Pearl E. Child collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 66
Scope and Contents
The Pearl Child papers include correspondence, teacher's certificates, Tri-State College certificate, clippings, report cards, tuition receipts, recommendation letters, postcards, photographs, Mansfield Machine Works catalog, issue of The Valley Register, two issues of The Ohio Farmer, cards detailing food traits.
Dates:
1865 - 1979
Paul Church papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSA 67
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Boilermaker Pete, Paul Church's P-47, after frag explosion on takeoff, along with photographs of other pilots.
Article about crash, but publication information is not available, 1947.
Dates:
undated
Ernest V. Claypool collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 69
Scope and Contents
United Methodist Pastors of Hoquiam, Washington.
Dates:
undated
George B. Bosco Jr. collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 59
Scope and Contents
Schedule Card - grades and classes listed for George Bosco Jr.'s senior year at Purdue University, September 12, 1938.
Purdue University diploma, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, June 11, 1939.
Dates:
1938 - 1939
Earl D. Coatney collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 70
Scope and Contents
Announcement - Commencement Exercises, Purdue University, February Class of 1950.
Dates:
1950
Papers, 1898 - 1978
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 05, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 62, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one folder which contains papers relating to Dewitt "Buck" Buchanan.
Dates:
1898 - 1978
Correspondence, 1934 - 1976
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 02, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
1934 - 1976
Publications, 1914 - 1926
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 71, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collections consists of one folder which contains publications by A. Burton Cohen.
Dates:
1914 - 1926
Letter of recommendation from Wayne Dancer, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, January 10, 1934
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
January 10, 1934
Letter of recommendation from Guy E. Van Sickle, Professor of Chemistry, The University of the City of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, January 11, 1935
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
January 11, 1935
Letter written in regards to assistantship inquiry, written by R. E. Nelson, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, February 25, 1937
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
February 25, 1937
Offer of Assistantship, written by R. E. Nelson, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, March 30, 1937
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
March 30, 1937
Follow-up offer of assistantship, with stipulations of understanding, written by M. G. Mellon, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Purdue University, March 31, 1937
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
March 31, 1937
Memorandum of appointment of assistantship for Mr. Sol Boyk, assistant in Chemistry (quarter-time) in Purdue University. This appointment is to be in force from September 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938…signed by Edward C. Elliott, dated May 29, 1937, signed by Sol Boyk, June 3, 1937
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
June 3, 1937
Oath of Affirmation taken and subscribed to by professors, instructors, and teachers in colleges and universities of the State of Indiana…signed, Sol Boyk , June 2, 1937
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
June 2, 1937
Letter of Appointment of Advisory Committee toward degree of Doctor of Philosophy, signed, R. G. Dukes, Office of the Dean of Graduate School, Purdue University, February 2, 1940
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
February 2, 1940
Plan of Study - Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, General Topic of Research on which these will be based The Chlorination of Coal, circa 1941
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
circa 1941
Plan of Study/Advisory Committee/Foreign Language Requirements, Examinations (dates), signed, Sol Boyk, January 6, 1941
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
January 6, 1941
Plan of Study/Coursework; Major, Minor, approved and signed by Advisory Committee, January 25, 1941
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One folder containing correspondence, letters of recommendation, transcript records, documents regarding Sol Boyk's graduate assistantship at Purdue University while working towards his Ph.D. in the Chemistry Department.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
The folder also contains a letter written by M. G. Mellon to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, which describes his fond memories of Sol Boyk and how he stood out as an exemplary graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
January 25, 1941
Letter of thanks written by M.G. Mellon, to Mrs. Eleanor Boyk, January 1, 1976
Item — Box: Communal Collections 4, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 20, File 1, Item 12
Scope and Contents
The letter expresses Professor Mellon's fond memories of Sol Boyk, as a graduate student in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University.
Dates:
January 1, 1976
Diploma and schedule card, 1938 - 1939
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 59, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Schedule Card - grades and classes listed for George Bosco Jr.'s senior year at Purdue University, September 12, 1938.
Purdue University diploma, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, June 11, 1939.
Dates:
1938 - 1939
Oral History Honors Project, 2002
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 60, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Oral History Honors Project by Marcy Boynton, Fall 2002. Includes interviews with Dr. Victor Cicirelli, Dr. Clifford Swenson, and a third, unnamed senior Purdue psychology professor.
Dates:
2002
Sea Stories: Autobiography of a Landlubber, 2004
File — Box: Communal Collections 4, Placement: 06, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Sea Stories: Autobiography of a Landlubber, by C. L. Buchanan, part I and II, 2004.
Dates:
2004