Robert Gagen engineering tools | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

By Mary A. Sego

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert Gagen engineering tools

Primary Creator: Gagen, Robert

Extent: 0.25 Cubic feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 08/03/2009

Subjects: Purdue University, Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae, Purdue University--Students

Forms of Material: Drafting equipment

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Robert J. Gagen engineering tools (1933; .25 cubic feet) consists of three sets of engineering drafting/compass tools used by Gagen as a Purdue student. One of the sets has "Purdue" inscribed on the case.

Biographical Note

Robert J. Gagen was a member of the Purdue University Class of 1933. He later served his country as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II, Southwest Pacific Theatre. He died as a prisoner of war at Camp Moji (Hospital) Fukuoka, Kyushu Island, Japan.

Subject/Index Terms

Purdue University
Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae
Purdue University--Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: 3 sets of tools (1 small artifact box)

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Physical Access Note: The tools have been wrapped and placed into an acid-free artifact box.

Acquisition Source: Susan Metsger

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: MSA 38, Robert Gagen engineering tools, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Other URL: http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/fa/pdf/gagen_r.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Engineering Tools, 1933],
[All]

Box 1: Engineering Tools, 1933

Item

1. Compass along with two drafting tools and four attachments inside, 3” x 6.75” black,

plastic, case with “Purdue” in gold (worn letters) on front.

2. Two compasses, two drafting tools and five attachments inside a 4” x 9” black case,

with green felt interior.

3. Two compasses, two drafting tools and three attachments, with cleaning cloth,

10” x 4.5” blue “Riefler SPG 2/3” case, with blue felt interior.