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Purdue Bell Tower records

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 60, Placement: 05
Identifier: UA 116

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Bell Tower records contain a brochure about the Bell Tower acknowledging the Class of 1948 and their contributions as well as a list of items placed in the 1995 time capsule meant to be opened in 2095.

Dates

  • Creation: 1994 - 1995

Creator

Languages of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University.

Historical Information

The Purdue Bell Tower, located south of Elliott Hall of Music, is approximately 160 feet tall. The freestanding bell and clock tower incorporates design elements and four bells from the former Heavilon Hall tower. The Bell Tower's construction was sponsored by the Class of 1948.

Source: Board of Trustees minutes, 1994 Feb. 04 (Stated Meeting)

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Acquisition Information

Source and date of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

Collection housed in an acid-free folder.

Title
Purdue Bell Tower records
Status
Completed
Author
Jon Hathaway
Date
2017-09-08
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
First edition.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-05-18: Collection description updated by Adelle Rogers.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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