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Box 03

 Container

Contains 17 Collections and/or Records:

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

Publications, 1970s-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 7
Scope and Contents This series is comprised of published works, primarily magazines, possessed by Dr. Cornell Bell. Publication titles include Krannert Magazine, Krannert Portfolio, the Indiana University Chemistry Alumni Journal, and Ebony magazine, among others. Cornell Bell and the Business Opportunity Program are often, but not always, subjects of one or more articles within the publications.
Dates: 1970s-2008

Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas, 1933 - 2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10
Scope and Contents This series contains the numerous awards, certificates, and diplomas given to Cornell in recognition of his work. Items present include Cornell's Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees; Cornell's high school diploma; certificates from fraternities; plaques, clocks, and other items given to Cornell by his former high school and Business Opportunity Program students; and various awards granted by organizations, government bodies, and universities in recognition of Cornell's work as an educator...
Dates: 1933 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s

Remembering Dr. Cornell Bell, 2009 - 2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 8
Scope and Contents This series documents the events and exhibits honoring Dr. Cornell Bell's life after he passed away. It includes programs from Cornell's funeral; a program and pin for a gospel brunch sponsored by The Legacy of Dr. Cornell A. Bell Organization and Purdue Black Alumni Organization in tribute to Cornell's life; and the guestbook for the exhibit "Purdue’s Bellwether of Diversity: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Cornell Bell" displayed in the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections....
Dates: 2009 - 2010

Leadership Magazine, Winter 2007

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 7, File 10
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised of published works, primarily magazines, possessed by Dr. Cornell Bell. Publication titles include Krannert Magazine, Krannert Portfolio, the Indiana University Chemistry Alumni Journal, and Ebony magazine, among others. Cornell Bell and the Business Opportunity Program are often, but not always, subjects of one or more articles within the publications.
Dates: Winter 2007

"19th Century Negro Folk Tunes: Harvested & Sutured", undated

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 7, File 12
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised of published works, primarily magazines, possessed by Dr. Cornell Bell. Publication titles include Krannert Magazine, Krannert Portfolio, the Indiana University Chemistry Alumni Journal, and Ebony magazine, among others. Cornell Bell and the Business Opportunity Program are often, but not always, subjects of one or more articles within the publications.
Dates: undated

Lincoln School System Diploma and Awards, May 19, 1933, June 2, 1938

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: May 19, 1933, June 2, 1938

Indiana University Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 14, 1947

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: June 14, 1947

Indiana University Master of Science in Education Degree, September 8, 1959

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: September 8, 1959

Purdue University Doctor of Philosophy Degree, June 11, 1972

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: June 11, 1972

Purdue University Honorary Doctor of Management Degree, May 11, 2007

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: May 11, 2007

Certificates and Awards, 1969 - 2004

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: 1969 - 2004

KGSBM Newsletter, Fall 2008

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 7, File 11
Scope and Contents The newsletter of the Krannert Graduate Society of Black Managers.
Dates: Fall 2008

Cornell Bell Funeral Program and Gospel Brunch, March 2009, October 4, 2009

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 8, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series documents the events and exhibits honoring Dr. Cornell Bell's life after he passed away. It includes programs from Cornell's funeral; a program and pin for a gospel brunch sponsored by The Legacy of Dr. Cornell A. Bell Organization and Purdue Black Alumni Organization in tribute to Cornell's life; and the guestbook for the exhibit "Purdue’s Bellwether of Diversity: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Cornell Bell" displayed in the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections....
Dates: March 2009, October 4, 2009

"Purdue’s Bellwether of Diversity: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Cornell Bell" Exhibit Guestbook, August 23 - December 22, 2010

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 8, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series documents the events and exhibits honoring Dr. Cornell Bell's life after he passed away. It includes programs from Cornell's funeral; a program and pin for a gospel brunch sponsored by The Legacy of Dr. Cornell A. Bell Organization and Purdue Black Alumni Organization in tribute to Cornell's life; and the guestbook for the exhibit "Purdue’s Bellwether of Diversity: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Cornell Bell" displayed in the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections....
Dates: August 23 - December 22, 2010

Purdue University Distinctive Service Recognition Certificate, June 30, 2006

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1, File 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: June 30, 2006

Certificates and Diplomas, May 19, 1933 - May 11, 2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents This sub-series contains paper awards, certificates, and diplomas awarded to Cornell Bell. These include his Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D., honorary degrees, and certificates of recognition for his work and accomplishments.
Dates: May 19, 1933 - May 11, 2007