Box 7

Scope and Contents

This series consists of a framed copy of a Little Orphan Annie cartoon drawn for the chapter by Harold Gray, a framed medallion, and a plaque honoring Helen Schlemen.

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...