Bell Solar Energy Experiment kit, 1962 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Bell Solar Energy Experiment kit, 1962

Extent: 0.2 Cubic feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 10/15/2010

Subjects: Bell Telephone Laboratories, Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae, Science--Experiments--Juvenile literature

Forms of Material: Pamphlets

Languages: English

Abstract

Experiment kit developed for Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated by Purdue alumnus, William E. Taylor, and pamphlet by D.M. Chaplin.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Bell Solar Energy Experiment Kit (1962; 0.2 cubic feet) developed by Purdue alumnus, William E. Taylor, was one of the kits designed for classroom use by students who had demonstrated high scientific aptitudes. Program materials were distributed to high schools by the local Bell System telephone companies. The pamphlets, books and manuals that came with the kits were written by Bell Telephone employees who had Ph.Ds. The pamphlet in this kit was written by D.M. Chaplin. The kit is in the original box, along with contents

Subject/Index Terms

Bell Telephone Laboratories
Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae
Science--Experiments--Juvenile literature

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 small artifact box

Access Restrictions: This collection is open for use.

Acquisition Source: Michael and Judith Humnicky

Acquisition Method: Donation.

Preferred Citation: MSP 86, Bell Solar Energy Experiment kit, Karnes Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Processing Information:

The kit is in the original box, along with contents.

The kit and pamphlet have been placed in an archival acid-free box.

Box and Folder Listing

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Item 1: Bell Solar Energy Experiment Kit, 1962: Original box, designed by Purdue alumnus, William E. Taylor