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Tank Scrap (Purdue University)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: The Tank Scrap, a yearly physical and pugilistic competition between Purdue University freshmen and sophomores, began 1894 after members of the Class of '97 painted a local water tank with their class year. It continued until 1913 when the students, faculty, and administration unanimously voted to end the event.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Berkshire, William T., May 1, 1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents One oral history interview with William T. Berkshire by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates: May 1, 1971