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Box 12

 Container

Contains 15 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

Family Records, 1952 - 2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 2
Scope and Contents This series contains records owned by or related to members of Cornell Bell's family. Family members whose material are present in the collection include Cornell's wife, Mildred Bell; his father, Adrian Bell; and his aunt and uncle, Katie and Henry Sanders. Material present includes but is not limited to Mildred Bell's doctoral dissertation; legal documents related to closing the estates of Adrian Bell and Katie Sanders; and material from the funerals of Mildred Bell, Katie Sanders,...
Dates: 1952 - 2002

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

University of Chicago Pilsner Glass, June 11, 2006

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 11
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: June 11, 2006

"Songs for Service" Christian Song Book, undated

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains records owned by or related to members of Cornell Bell's family. Family members whose material are present in the collection include Cornell's wife, Mildred Bell; his father, Adrian Bell; and his aunt and uncle, Katie and Henry Sanders. Material present includes but is not limited to Mildred Bell's doctoral dissertation; legal documents related to closing the estates of Adrian Bell and Katie Sanders; and material from the funerals of Mildred Bell, Katie Sanders,...
Dates: undated

Desk Name Plate, undated

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 16
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

Blue Graduation Cap Tassel, 1987

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 3
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: 1987

Froebel High School Classes of 1962-1963 35th Reunion Picture Frame, August 3-10, 1997

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 11, Item 9
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: August 3-10, 1997

Harold T. Amrine Visionary Award, February 20, 1994

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 12
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: February 20, 1994

Society of Minority Managers Outstanding Service and Dedication Plaque, September 19, 2001

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 23
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 19, 2001

Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff Professor of the Year Award, April 17, 2004

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 26
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: April 17, 2004

2006 Summer BOP Award, July 2006

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 31
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 2006

An Admirable Man Poem, undated

 Item — Box: 12, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 10, Sub-Series 2, Item 40
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