Sterling silver teaspoon with Purdue “Griffin” seal, gift from Albert H. Rerick to Samantha Sheetz (future wife), 1915
Scope and Contents
The Albert H. Rerick and Donald J. Rerick papers (1915-1986; 1.25 cubic feet) documents student life of two generations of Purdue University alumni: Albert H. Rerick (1915-1917) and his grandson Donald J. Rerick (1968-1973). This collection includes a handful of Albert’s correspondence and personal artifacts, as well as a more expansive collection of Donald’s papers and artifacts that represent his experience at student events in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Types of materials include: correspondence, ticket stubs, buttons (information artifacts), newspaper clippings, photographs, a commemorative spoon, and a hatpin. The papers are organized into 2 series:
Dates
- Creation: 1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Rerick, Donald J. (Person)
- From the Collection: Rerick, Albert H. (Albert Hamilton), 1895-1985 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Cubic Feet
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 shoe_boxes
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
From the Collection: 1.00 flat_box
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu