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Box 15

 Container

Contains 10 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

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

Artifacts, circa 1960s-2000s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11
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.
Dates: circa 1960s-2000s

Graduation Cap, undated

 Item — Box: 15, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 17
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.
Dates: undated

I.U. Dons, Inc. Outstanding Citizen Award, 1973

 Item — Box: 15, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 3
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.
Dates: 1973

2005 Summer BOP Class Award, July 2005

 Item — Box: 15, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 27
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.
Dates: July 2005

Froebel High School Class of 1962-1963, 45th Reunion Award, August 12, 2007

 Item — Box: 15, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 36
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.
Dates: August 12, 2007

Dr. Cornell A. Bell Day Plaque, March 27, 2009

 Item — Box: 15, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 38
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.
Dates: March 27, 2009

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

Awards and Plaques, June 4, 1970 - March 27, 2009

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2
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.
Dates: June 4, 1970 - March 27, 2009