Arthur H. Fisher papers, 1916-1955 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

By Mary A. Sego, 2009; Nolan Eller, 2012

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Collection Overview

Title: Arthur H. Fisher papers, 1916-1955

Predominant Dates:1916-1920

Primary Creator: Fisher, Arthur H.

Extent: 1.4 Cubic feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 06/26/2002. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae, Purdue University--Students--Social life and customs--20th century, Purdue University. Band

Forms of Material: Artifacts (object genre), Black-and-white photographs, Certificates, Diplomas, Photograph albums

Languages: English

Abstract

Collection of artifacts including certificates, photographs, photo albums, Purdue registration papers, a drafting kit, glasses, a clarinet, and a diploma all belonging to Arthur Harter Fisher.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Arthur H. Fisher papers (1916-1955; 1.4 cubic feet) contain artifacts, certificates, a diploma, photographs, and miscellaneous items from the years Arthur Fisher spent as a Purdue University student from 1916-1920. There are some items that Fisher obtained after his tenure as a student, such as alumni loyalty certificates. All of the artifacts are contained in three acid-free boxes and acid-free folders. This collection would be very valuable to anyone interested in student life at Purdue University during the early 20^th century or the Purdue Military Band.

Biographical Note

Arthur Harter Fisher, “Art” to his friends, was a Purdue student from 1916 to 1920. He graduated June 9, 1920 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. While at Purdue he was a member of the Agricultural Society, the Purdue Athletic Association (P.A.A.), and the Purdue University Military Band. The 1920 Debris lists his hometown as being Ossian, IN. No further information is known at this time.

Subject/Index Terms

Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae
Purdue University--Students--Social life and customs--20th century
Purdue University. Band

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Accruals:

December 4, 2009, Arthur Fisher's glasses, Purdue pins and cufflinks, 35th reunion badge, drafing compass, and drafting kit.

Octover 24, 2012, two photo albums

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 small flat boxes and 1 large mss. box

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Source: Wendel Fisher

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: MSA 29, Arthur H. Fisher papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Other URL: http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/fa/pdf/msa29_fisher.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Arthur H. Fisher photographs and artifacts],
[Box 2: Arthur H. Fisher artifacts],
[Box 3: Arthur H. Fisher clarinet],
[Flat file drawer FF 11],
[Oversized box OS M 15],
[All]

Box 1: Arthur H. Fisher photographs and artifacts

Box 1 Photograph albums and artifacts

Folder

1 Photo album 1 pages 1-5, 1917-1920

2. Photo album 1 pages 6-10, 1917-1920

3. Photo album 1 pages 11-15, 1917-1920

5 pages of campus photos taken by Arthur Fisher in 1916-1920

4. Photo album 1 pages 16-20, 1917-1920

5. Photo album 1 pages 21-25, 1917-1920

6. Photo album 1 pages 26-32, 1917-1920

7. Photo album 1 front and back cover, 1917-1920

8. Photo album 2

9. Senior picture of Arthur Fisher, 1920

10. Small booklet of Arthur Fisher photographs, 1916-1920

11. Class registration cards, 1916-1920

3 small class registration cards of Arthur Fisher

12. Band jacket appliqué, 1916-1920

13. 35th class reunion badge, 1955

14. Certificates of class loyalty, 1945 and 1950

Box 2: Arthur H. Fisher artifacts

Box 2 Artifacts

Item

1 Glasses, 1916-1920

2. Silver drafting compass, 1916-1920

3. Purdue pins and silver cufflinks, 1916-1920

4. Drafting set, 1916-1920

Box 3: Arthur H. Fisher clarinet

Box 3 Clarinets and clarinet case

Items

1 Clarinet case with 2 clarinets inside

2. Clarinet

Flat file drawer FF 11

Oversized box OS M 15