L. V. Mercer papers, 1909-1911 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

By Sammie Morris

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Collection Overview

Title: L. V. Mercer papers, 1909-1911

Primary Creator: Mercer, L. V.

Extent: 6.0 Photographs

Arrangement: Photographs, 1909-1911 (6 items)

Date Acquired: 07/22/2008

Subjects: Mercer, L. V., Purdue University--Students

Forms of Material: Photographic prints

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The L.V. Mercer Papers (1909-1911; 6 items) document the student life and activities of L.V. Mercer while enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Types of materials include photographic prints of student activities, dated 1909 to 1911.

Biographical Note

L.V. Mercer is presumed to be Leonard Vernon Mercer, graduate of Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering in 1911.

Subject/Index Terms

Mercer, L. V.
Purdue University--Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Source: Donated by Robert Topping, 2008.

Acquisition Method: Donated by Robert Topping, 2008.

Separated Materials: A 1911 Purdue University Gala Week booklet was removed from the collection and placed with other Gala Week booklets in the archives.

Preferred Citation: L.V. Mercer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Processing Information: Materials are housed in an acid-free box. Processed July 22, 2008.

Box and Folder Listing

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[Series 1: Photographs, 1909-1911],
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Series 1: Photographs, 1909-1911

Box 1: 1909-1911

Folder 1: 1909-1911

Student parade [freshman hazing?], circa 1909-1911 [3 photographs]

Mechanical Engineering Class of 1911, visit to Dodge Manufacturing Company, Mishawaka, Indiana, December 3, 1909

Students outside Eliza Fowler Hall, circa 1909-1911 [2 photographs]