Albert Homer Purdue papers : articles, correspondence, official documents, and photographs, 1885-1917.

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Albert Homer Purdue papers : articles, correspondence, official documents, and photographs, 1885-1917.

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Original and photocopied letters, articles, bibliographies, and photographs created or collected by Purdue pertaining to his professional and personal life. An exchange of letters between Herbert Hoover and Purdue regarding mining and mineral resources in Missouri and a brief note from Theodore Roosevelt acknowledging a compliment from Purdue are included.

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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