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Arthur, J.C. (Purdue University), 1918-1947

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding the legal issue of whether a collection belongs to the professor that collected, classified, and maintained it or to the university where the collection is kept and the professor employed. This issue was raised in 1918 when Dr. Joseph Charles Arthur attempted to remove his herbarium from Purdue University. Contains Arthur's obituary and Purdue University paperwork from 1918.

Dates

  • Creation: 1918-1947

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

The majority of the collection is open for research. Access to Box K is restricted by donor request.

Extent

From the Collection: 63.50 Cubic Feet (59 cubic foot boxes, 4 manuscript boxes, and 3 flat boxes)

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Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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