Box 13
Container
Contains 12 Collections and/or Records:
Helen B. Schleman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334
Overview
The Helen Schleman papers contain papers, clippings, speeches, and photographs documenting Helen Schleman’s life. The collection has particular emphases on her role as Purdue's Dean of Women and as an adovcate for women's rights.
Dates:
1920 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1980
Collier's Magazine SPARS cover, large photographs of Schleman, 1944 - 1945
File — Box: 13, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1, Sub-series 2, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series Military Career contains certificates and other documents pertaining to Schleman's service in SPARS.
Dates:
1944 - 1945
Department of Defense and Army Certificates, 1957 - 1959
File — Box: 13, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1, Sub-series 2, File 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series Military Career contains certificates and other documents pertaining to Schleman's service in SPARS.
Dates:
1957 - 1959
Sagamore of the Wabash Award, 1990
File — Box: 13, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1, Sub-series 1, File 25
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The Purdue and Career in Education Sub-series contains papers relating to Schleman's career as an educator, her trnure at Purdue, and her involvement with the University after her retirement. It also includes her honorary Doctorate and some awards.
Dates:
1990
Special Purdue Newspaper Publications, 1968 - 2001
File — Box: 13, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 6, File 14
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains miscellaneous materials related to Schleman's tenure at Purdue, including her advocacy for equal rights for women students and faculty. Of particular note are materials that document Schleman's nomination of ten women for President of Purdue in 1970, the Schleman Gold Medallion Award and the 1979 TIAA pension lawsuit.
Dates:
1968 - 2001
Los Angeles Free Press (Women Rise Up Issue), 1970
File — Box: 13, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 7, File 60
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains clippings, reports, notes, and other resources on topics of interest to Schleman that she researched. Most of the files cover specific topics related to women's struggle for equal rights. General subject areas include women in higher education, women in the work force, motherhood, sex roles, volunteerism, and the women's movement.
Dates:
1970
Progressive Woman Magazine and NYT Magazine Women's Lib issue, 1970 - 1971
File — Box: 13, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 7, File 61
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains clippings, reports, notes, and other resources on topics of interest to Schleman that she researched. Most of the files cover specific topics related to women's struggle for equal rights. General subject areas include women in higher education, women in the work force, motherhood, sex roles, volunteerism, and the women's movement.
Dates:
1970 - 1971
Purdue and Career in Education, 1924 - 1992
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1, Sub-series 1
Scope and Contents
The Purdue and Career in Education Sub-series contains papers relating to Schleman's career as an educator, her trnure at Purdue, and her involvement with the University after her retirement. It also includes her honorary Doctorate and some awards.
Dates:
1924 - 1992
Military Career, 1943 - 1964
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
The sub-series Military Career contains certificates and other documents pertaining to Schleman's service in SPARS.
Dates:
1943 - 1964
Biographical Information, 1921 - 2003
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials pertaining to Schleman's education, career, and personal life. Types of materials include notes, programs, curriculum vitae, and personal files.
Dates:
1921 - 2003
Other Purdue Material, 1940 - 1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 6
Scope and Contents
This series contains miscellaneous materials related to Schleman's tenure at Purdue, including her advocacy for equal rights for women students and faculty. Of particular note are materials that document Schleman's nomination of ten women for President of Purdue in 1970, the Schleman Gold Medallion Award and the 1979 TIAA pension lawsuit.
Dates:
1940 - 1985
Research Files, 1938 - 1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 7
Scope and Contents
This series contains clippings, reports, notes, and other resources on topics of interest to Schleman that she researched. Most of the files cover specific topics related to women's struggle for equal rights. General subject areas include women in higher education, women in the work force, motherhood, sex roles, volunteerism, and the women's movement.
Dates:
1938 - 1985