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Butler University

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Dates

  • Existence: 1923

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Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Eva Young Wiles autobiography, 1962 - 1971

 File — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-SM 005
Scope and Contents Eva Young Wiles wrote the story of her life in multiple installments. She attended Butler University and then went on to lead a life of service as a teacher and principal in Indianapolis. Within the collection, she writes about her travels around the world to several different countries. There is also an extensive list of service clubs she was a member of, as well as other organizations she took part in. The collection holds letters written by Eva Young Wiles during different time periods...
Dates: 1962 - 1971
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Florence Smock papers, 1913

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 067
Scope and Contents

Small quantity of printed ephamera including a commencement invitation for the graduation of Florence Smock from Butler College in 1913, a pamphlet telling information on Monument Circle, also known as Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis, and a pamphlet on religion and commandments by God.

Dates: 1913
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Helen F. Brandon diploma, 1935

 File — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-SM 015
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the diploma of Helen F. Brandon, who graduated from Butler University in 1935 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Dates: 1935
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Herbert Bohn diploma and continuing education certificate, 1946 - 1974

 File — Box 2
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a Butler University Bachelor of Science degree awarded to Herbert Bohn in 1946. It also contains a Purdue University and Butler University Schools of Pharmacy certificate of participation in a continuing education program on cancer and chemotherapy earned by Bohn in 1974.

Dates: 1946 - 1974
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Hilton U. Brown Theatre - Starlight Musical photographs, 1936 - 1980

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 066
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the Hilton U. Brown Theatre which hosted Startlight Musicals, musical theatre performances, and headshots of theatre actors including Robert Dietz, Alfred Mirovitch, June Parrish, and Perry Como.

Dates: 1936 - 1980
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

“Histological Study of the Bud and Leaf,” by George Hume Smith, 1925

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 084
Scope and Contents

A study of the microscopic nature of leaves conducted by former Butler University Faculty George Hume Smith. The study is conducted on understanding the makeup of buds and leaves in nature. It includes analysis and sketches of their makeup for many different species of vegetation.

Dates: 1925
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Horace Tudor's "A Book of Memories", 1985

 File — Box 7
Identifier: MSS-SM 048
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a booklet written by Horace Tudor about his life. He writes of his life from a young age to his time at Butler University, law school at Indiana University, and his retirement from the Indiana Lumberman’s Mutual Insurance Company, where he worked for most of his adult life. It also details his post-retirement travels, describing his experiences in each region of the world, including all continents except Antarctica.

Dates: 1985
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Irving Fine and Robert W. Smith correspondence, 2013 - 2016

 File — Box 6
Identifier: MSS-SM 038
Scope and Contents This collection consists of correspondence between professors Irving Fine of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and Robert W. Smith of Alma College in Alma, Michigan. They met in 1984 while Smith was on sabbatical in Indianapolis and maintained a correspondence for many years. Fine was a professor of Spanish and Smith a professor of Speech Communication. Fine was Jewish and Smith was Christian, and they discuss ideas of theology based on their religion and backgrounds. They also...
Dates: 2013 - 2016
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

Jack C. Miller diploma and Phi Delta Theta certificate, 1935 - 1938

 File — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-SM 011
Scope and Contents

File contains the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity initiation certificate from 1935 and the B.S. Diploma of Jack C. Miller.

Dates: 1935 - 1938
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

James Gloin and Max Norris correspondence, 1970 - 1977

 File — Box 11
Identifier: MSS-SM 090
Scope and Contents Three letters written by James Gloin and Max Norris. It includes a letter regarding the affairs of Butler in 1971 about the new science complex and city issues. Another letter pertains to Syracuse University and an incident they had and had to involve attorneys. The letter is from the Johnson, Weaver, and Martz law office. The final letter is from Max Norris to the Woodstock Club of Indianapolis and another of his responses regarding the new university president's potential admission to the...
Dates: 1970 - 1977
Found in: Butler University Special Collections and University Archives / Small Collections

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