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Theodore Morris papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 342

Scope and Contents

The Theodore Morris papers document the education and professional work of 1906 Purdue graduate Theodore Morris. The papers include his mechanical engineering assignments, engineering and metallurgy notebooks, and documentation related to his 1934 patent for an "Aggregate Treating Apparatus" for use in "drying sand, stone, and other mineral aggregate for use with asphaltic cement and other bituminous materials for paving purposes."

Dates

  • Creation: 1904 - 1934

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Theodore Hatfield Morris was born in 1883 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 1906 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He later moved to Pennsylvania. In 1934 Morris received a patent for an "Aggregate Treating Apparatus" for use in "drying sand, stone, and other mineral aggregate for use with asphaltic cement and other bituminous materials for paving purposes."

Extent

0.85 Cubic Feet

Title
Theodore Morris papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Keertana Marella
Date
2020-04-27
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Second Edition.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-27: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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