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Box 21

 Container

Contains 8 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

"Wheaties Champion" Cereal Box with Picture of Cornell Bell, circa 1990s

 Item — Box: 21, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 5
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: circa 1990s

Society of Minority Managers Service and Dedication Award, September 17, 2003

 Item — Box: 21, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 25
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: September 17, 2003

Gary, Indiana Exceptional Leadership Award, September 16, 2007

 Item — Box: 21, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 37
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: September 16, 2007

INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award, undated

 Item — Box: 21, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 42
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: undated

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