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Donald and Ruth Fassler papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20150929

Content Description

Items belonging to Purdue alumni, Ruth Millenger and Donald Fassler, who were later married. Collection includes, letters written while they were in school, while he as away at war [WWII], his WWII duffle bag, amateur paintings, a bowling bag, Purdue memorabilia, etc. Mr. Fassler was in a fraternity at Purdue as Ms. Millenger was in a sorority. Items were donated by the woman who purchased their house (found in the attic).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Rose Mary Oliveira.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1832 - 1961

Extent

3.00 items (Received Extent)

2.00 cubic_foot_boxes

5.00 shoe_boxes

Inventory

Box 1: bags; Box 2: papers (1832-1939); Box 3: correspondences and photographs; Box 4: correspondences (circa 1930); Box 5: correspondences (1942-1945); Box 6: correspondences (1931-1932); Box 7: correspondences (1939-1961).