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:
Gilbert family papers
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210615
Dates:
1909 - 1912; 1944 - 1950