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Purdue train wreck, Indianapolis, Ind., 1903

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Henry L. Bolley papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 44
Scope and Contents The collection consists of publications by Henry L. Bolley.
Dates: 1889 - 1913

John F. G. Miller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 277
Scope and Contents The John F. G. Miller papers document the collegiate and post collegiate career of John F. G. Miller. The collection includes a scrapbook from 1899-1904, a chemistry notebook, and correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, and a final report related to football in the Intercollegiate Conference.
Dates: 1899 - 1936; Majority of material found within 1903, 1923-1927

Simeon V. B. Miller scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSA 21, Series 1; Series MSA 21, Series 2; Series MSA 21, Series 3; Series MSA 21, Series 4; Series MSA 21, Series 5; Series MSA 21, Series 6; Series MSA 21, Series 7; Series MSA 21, Series 8; Series MSA 21, Series 9; Series MSA 21, Series 10
Identifier: MSA 21
Scope and Contents The Simeon V. B. Miller scrapbook contains memorabilia from Simeon Van Buren Miller's college career at Purdue University. Since he had been involved in the train wreck of 1903, there are numerous newspaper clippings from the wreck. Simeon Miller followed in the footsteps of his father and two brothers, as a member of Phi Delta Theta, so there is also a concentration of ephemera from the fraternity. He had been president of the class of 1905 during his sophomore year, so the scrapbook also...
Dates: 1900 - 1906

Winthrop E. Stone papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 49
Scope and Contents The Winthrop E. Stone papers (1880s-1990s; 20.75 cubic feet) documents the life of Winthrop E. Stone, his family, and his administration as the fifth president of Purdue University.  They feature Stone’s academic career as a chemist and agriculturalist as well as his various policies and endeavors while President at Purdue.  They also document his interest in mountaineering.  Extensive records of communication and reporting on Stone’s accidental death while mount climbing is also included....
Dates: 1870s-1920s; Other: Date acquired: 12/05/1985