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Purdue University--1947 bleacher collapse

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: The Purdue bleacher collapse occurred on February 24, 1947, during the halftime of the Purdue versus Wisconsin game. Three students were killed and hundreds were injured.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Clippings, 1947 - 1952

 Series — Box 1: Series MSA 372, Series 3; Series MSA 372, Series 4; Series MSA 372, Series 1; Series MSA 372, Series 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 372, Series 2
Scope and Contents This folder contains four newspaper articles. Of particular interest may be the February 25, 1947 clipping regarding the bleacher collapse.
Dates: 1947 - 1952

Correspondence, 1945 - 1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 372, Series 1
Scope and Contents Includes personal and professional correspondence. Of particular interest may be the letter to her parents describing 1947 bleacher accident at Purdue Fieldhouse and her letters describing her residence and class experiences.
Dates: 1945 - 1980