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Scope and Contents The Mortar Board records (1924-2015) document the establishment and myriad activities of the Barbara Cook Chapter of the Mortar Board National Society at Purdue University.  The collection reflects the changing scope of Mortar Board over the years, from their early supportive roles in the university, to their position as a major donor of scholarships and fellowships for women (and later men) students, and their devotion to fostering leadership skills in their members.  This collection might be...

Scope and Contents This series consists of various manuscript material documenting the history and activities of the Barbara Cook Chapter of the Mortar Board Society. The records also give some indication of the chapter’s interactions with the National Mortar Board Society. Much of the series is comprised of correspondence with various university officials, scholarship winners, and others. Also included are some minutes and internal memos.