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Box 1

 Container

Contains 5 Collections and/or Records:

Jill P. May papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Education, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011

Personal Life, 1942 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 1
Scope and Contents This series includes items related to May's early life and personal activities such as scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, family documents, DVDs, and film reels.
Dates: 1942 - 2018

Awards and Honors, 1965 - 2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 4
Scope and Contents This series includes awards, certificates, and diplomas Jill P. May received for her educational degrees and achievements throughout her career.
Dates: 1965 - 2010

Artifacts, 1971 - 2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 6
Scope and Contents This series inculdes pins, magnets, commemorative coins, artwork, and gifts given to May. Of note is an autographed illustration by Lloyd Alexander and Lester Abrams and a hand-painted cel from the Weston Woods Studios production of "Patrick" from 1973.
Dates: 1971 - 2011

Photographs, 1940s - 2011

 Series — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 5
Scope and Contents This series includes photographs of Jill May, members of her family, colleagues, and other photographs received by May during her career.
Dates: 1940s - 2011