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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Class of 1915 photo album, 1912 - 1939
Item — Box 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 260, Item 1
Scope and Contents
The Class of 1915 photo album documents class activities and Greek events of the Class of 1915, including the Tank Scrap and Greek house parties. Types of materials within the album include black-and-white photographs and newspaper clippings.Of particular interest may be the photographs of campus scenery and buildings, and documentation of the 1913 flood in the Lafayette area. Some photographs identify class members through handwritten notes and captions. Herbert S. O’Brien, class...
Dates:
1912 - 1939; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1915
Herbert S. O'Brien papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 260
Scope and Contents
The Herbert S. O'Brien papers contain materials that were created by, received by, or that are about Herbert O'Brien. Contents include, but are not limited to, a Class of 1915 photo album, photographs of O'brien, letters, notes, newspaper clippings, and various publications.
Dates:
circa 1912-1982