Box Communal Collections 15
Container
Contains 11 Collections and/or Records:
Charles H. Benjamin papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 31
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four folders, containing articles written by Charles Benjamin, the former Dean of the School of Engineering at Purdue University.
Dates:
1903 - 1912
Albert Berg papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 32
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two folders which contain articles by and about Albert Berg. It includes a picture with notation, "Albert Berg, a deaf mute was a football coach at Purdue."
Dates:
1886 - 1945
Otto Carter Berry papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 33
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two folders with articles written by O. C. Berry.
Dates:
1916 - 1918
W. W. Binkley papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 36
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one folder with one article written by W. W. Binkley.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found within 1939
Guy Richard Bisby papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 37
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one folder with two articles written by Guy Richard Bisby.
Dates:
1916 - 1920
Gertrude Bilhuber papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 35
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one folder with a study by Dr. Bilhuber - "This study concerns itself with the effect of menstruation on the motor ability of college women in certain sports".
Dates:
1926
Alice Biester papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 34
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one article by Alice Biester.
Dates:
1914
Heavilon Hall records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 123
Scope and Contents
The Heavilon Hall records contain invitations to the building's original dedication in 1892. Also included are a document describing restoration efforts after a damaging fire; a pamphlet soliciting donations for a clock and chimes for the restored building's tower; a program for the restored building's 1895 dedication; and the blueprints of the planned renovations.
Dates:
1892 - 1898
Slave bill of sale and confederate money
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 85
Scope and Contents
The Slave bill of sale and Confederate money (1849-1861; 0.45 cubic feet) provide original examples of slave deeds and Confederate currency of this time period. Both are in good, condition, considering the age. There is also an image of Abraham Lincoln with the materials.
Dates:
1849 - 1861; Other: Date acquired: 09/10/2011
Cornell A. Bell papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18
Scope and Contents
The Cornell A. Bell papers document the personal and professional life of Dr. Cornell Bell from his childhood through his retirement from Purdue and eventual passing in 2009. Materials include: Cornell’s personal papers, such as records from his elementary, high school, and college days, funeral programs for friends and colleagues, and contact information; material owned by members of Cornell’s family, including his wife Dr. Mildred Bell’s doctoral dissertation, his uncle Henry Sanders’s copy...
Dates:
circa 1800s-2010; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s
Thomas F. Moran papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 275
Scope and Contents
The Thomas Moran papers document the scholarly work and interests of Dr. Thomas F. Moran. The collection consists of unpublished manuscripts written by Moran, including essays, speeches, and lecture notes; publications containing articles written by Moran; newspaper clippings written or collected by Moran; and correspondence.Also included are material about Thomas Moran produced following his death, including newspaper clippings of his obituary and funeral service; material from a...
Dates:
circa 1888-1929; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1922