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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Horton B. Knoll papers document Knoll's research, working papers, notes and typescripts for his books, A record of a university in the war years, 1941-1945, published in 1947, and The Story of Purdue Engineering, published in 1963. Also included among the papers is research material, working papers, notes and information related to Purdue presidents Owen, Smart, Stone, Elliott, and Hovde. There is also information Knoll compiled for his intended biography of John Purdue, and historical...

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Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

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The brochures include: “The Acts of Congress and the State of Indiana Relating to Purdue University,” Approved March 6, 1865; “Why Purdue University asks Appropriations for Engineering Buildings and Equipment,” February 1907; “Purdue University Rules and Regulations Governing Students,” and ”Morrill Act, Action On,” and other related historical information.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

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The entire issue is related to Purdue Engineering.

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The title, as noted is, "The Development of Engineering Education in the Land-Grant Colleges," by W.E. Stone, Ph.D., President of Purdue University." The notation on the cover states, "Delivered May 28, 1907 at Lansing, Michigan."

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

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Included in the folder, as labeled by Knoll, are various articles and documents related to Purdue Engineering’s impact on industry, one article related to Purdue football.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

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As noted, W.K. Hatt, "acting secretary" and G.A. Young, "temporary secretary," 1920; H.C. Peffer, Secretary, 1921-1922. Some pages are poor condition.

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Included in the folder are minutes from Board of Management, Engineering Experiment Station. Per notation, H.C. Peffer was secretary, 1923 - January 1927; C. Francis Harding, secretary, April 2, 1927 minutes. also included is “Inventory of the Contributions of the Purdue Engineering Experiment Station,” September 26, 1929, to President Edward C. Elliott, from A.A. Potter."

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This is a historical account of the Purdue Experiemnt Station. Some pages are missing or torn.

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The correspondence is in regards to the Purdue Semi-Centennial, from the "editorial board;" Wm. M. Hepburn, T.F. Moran, and L.M. Sears.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sub-Series one contains Purdue University College of Engineering history, Purdue Engineering Experiment Station material and the influence Purdue had on Engineering in America in the early 19th century. The historical information in this sub-series dates back to 1865.

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The folder is labeled, as indicated. Within the folder are citations for articles in regards to the history of Purdue Schools of Engineering in earliest years. The original folder has been retained due to numerous notations that had been made by Knoll on the cover.

Scope and Contents The Horton B. Knoll papers document Knoll's research, working papers, notes and typescripts for his books, A record of a university in the war years, 1941-1945, published in 1947, and The Story of Purdue Engineering, published in 1963. Also included among the papers is research material, working papers, notes and information related to Purdue presidents Owen, Smart, Stone, Elliott, and Hovde. There is also information Knoll compiled for his intended biography of John Purdue, and historical...