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Butler University

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Dates

  • Existence: 1923

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Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:

Anne Fleming and William Miner Butler Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MSS082
Abstract

This collection consists of two scrapbooks detailing the experiences of Anne Fleming and William Miner during their time as Butler University students. It documents their experiences on campus as well as off-campus with friends and family. The scrapbooks include photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, ephemera, wedding invitations, and sketches.

Dates: 1953 - 1962

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

Ray C. Friesner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS037
Abstract

This collection contains chapters of Ray C. Friesner’s comprehensive Flower Book, covering species A to Z in depth in terms of definitions and features as well as a folder of correspondence.

Dates: 1923 - 1948

Katharine Merrill Graydon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS022
Scope and Contents

Collection includes personal notebooks used by educator and Butler professor Katharine Merrill Graydon to inform her teaching and lectures. It also includes financial documents and gradebooks (class registers) for classes she taught at Butler University, principally in English and American Literature.

Dates: 1885 - 1929

Paul Hanson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS086
Abstract

Contains the research, drafts, edited copies, and the like of Paul Hanson’s manuscript, eventually titled “Provincial Politics in the French Revolution."

Dates: 1979 - 1990

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

Emily M. Helming Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS061
Abstract

Contains written material and notes pertaining to a history of Butler University, compiled and written by Emily M. Helming.

Dates: 1953 - 1990

Charles A. Henzie Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS047
Scope and Contents This collection contains the personal papers, awards, and photographs in Charles Henzie’s possession upon in death and relevant materials through 2000. The earliest items include commencement programs from Henzie’s graduation from Butler University in 1936. The file box contains a variety of awards and honors Henzie received throughout his life, including photocopies of plaques that he was awarded. Documents detailing Henzie’s involvement with both the Butler Bands as well as the...
Dates: circa 1936 - 2000

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

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