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Walter Patton Murphy (1873-1942) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0/5/3

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The Walter Patton Murphy Collection consists of biographical materials dating from 1911-1976, correspondence, both written by and concerning Mr. Murphy, and his Will with Three Codicils. Also present are records concerning negotiations between the representatives of the Walter P. Murphy Foundation and officials of Northwestern University. There are also clippings, the memorial book from Murphy's funeral service, a published biography of Murphy by Walter Dill Scott, the Technological Institute Dedication Book, and Murphy's Doctor of Laws diploma from Northwestern University.

Dates

  • 1911-1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Walter P. Murphy, manufacturer (Standard Railway Equipment Company) and philanthropist, donated over $6 million to Northwestern University in 1939 to create a new engineering program on the cooperative plan, and to build its new home. The Technological Institute opened in 1941. This Collection consists mainly of biographical materials and records relating to his donation and the consturction of the building.

Method of Acquisition

Unknown

Processing Information

Wendy Russell, November 14, 1996

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Walter Patton Murphy (1873-1942) Collection
Author
Wendy Russell
Date
02/11/1997
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/mccormick-library/index.html
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635