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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....

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series is comprised of physical objects collected by Cornell. Objects found in the collection include Cornell's graduation cap and gown, a Rose Bowl pin, a signed football from the 1987 Purdue vs. Ohio State football game, and a University of Chicago cup.

For awards given to Cornell see the Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas series.

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....

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....

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains plaques, awards, and other physical artifacts which recognized the impact Cornell Bell had on his students, Purdue, and the wider community.

Notable items include the 1987 Special Boilermaker Award, the 1994 Harold T. Amrine Visionary Award, and the 1996 Sagamore of the Wabash Award.

Scope and Contents

This series is comprised of physical objects collected by Cornell. Objects found in the collection include Cornell's graduation cap and gown, a Rose Bowl pin, a signed football from the 1987 Purdue vs. Ohio State football game, and a University of Chicago cup.

For awards given to Cornell see the Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas series.

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...

Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains plaques, awards, and other physical artifacts which recognized the impact Cornell Bell had on his students, Purdue, and the wider community.

Notable items include the 1987 Special Boilermaker Award, the 1994 Harold T. Amrine Visionary Award, and the 1996 Sagamore of the Wabash Award.

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...