Faculty Folder, 1947-1974
Scope and Contents
Shreve Collection of Gems and Gold, by Professor R. Norris Shreve, Purdue University [pamphlet]
Vita - R. Norris Shreve
Letter addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, describes Student-Faculty Relationship in the Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering School, dated October 17, 1955.
Cover letter and instructions addressed to Dr. E. W. Comings from R. Norris Shreve, containing instructions to the staff when (if) administration of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering was split into three divisions, dated October 17, 1951 (cover letter) and instructions (September 5, 1947).
Speech given by G. A. Hawkins about R. Norris Shreve, at the presentation of certificate of recognition by the School of Engineering, in honor of Shreve's service to Purdue University, 1930-1955. [certificate is also included in the folder]
Letter of congratulations from Dean John C. Hancock, Dean of Engineering, addressed to Professor Emeritus R. N. Shreve upon his being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The letter is dated May 29, 1974.
Correspondence between J.H. Moriarty, Director of Libraries and R. Norris Shreve concerning Shreve's possible donation of his set of Chemical Abstracts to the University. [letters are dated August - September, 1956]
"Organic Technology Trust Fund Provided By Prof. Shreve, Wife" [newspaper clipping dated Tuesday Evening, July 8, 1958 - no other publication information available]
"Comings To Succeed Shreve As Head Of Chem and Met" [clipping from Purdue Alumnus, vol. 38, no. 9, June-July, 1951, p. 7]
Memorial Resolution in Appreciation of the Life and Career of Randolph Norris Shreve, University Senate, April 21, 1975
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Shreve, R. Norris (Randolph Norris), 1885-1975 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shreve, Eleanor Burns Mitchell, 1885-1967 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shreve, Irene M., 1894-1987 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research. Some items are held offsite, so 24 hours notice is recommended.
Extent
From the Collection: 14.00 Cubic Feet
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