Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Richard Purdum Papers
UA.10.3.2
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator -
- Purdum, Richard
- Title
- Richard Purdum papers
- ID
- UA.10.3.2
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1950-1967
- Date [inclusive]
- 1941-1967
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Biographical Note
Richard Purdum was a Detroit native who attended Michigan State College from 1940-1946. While at MSC, he was a member of the National Society of Pershing Rifles, Company D- 3rd Regiment. He graduated from the College of Science and Arts in 1946 with an English degree. He entered the graduate school at MSC, but left in 1951.
Scope and Contents note
This collection includes a program for the National Society of Pershing Rifles, May 28, 1941 banquet in the Union Ballroom, and poems by Richard Purdum in various literary magazines from 1950-1967.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2004
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
A gift of Olga Purdum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Class of 1946.
Personal Name(s)
- Purdum, Richard
Subject(s)
- Poetry
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Literary Journals containing poems by Richard Purdum and Banquet program 1941, 1950 - 1967 |
F.D. | 1 | ||