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Murphy, Charles Beckman, 1904-1991

 Person

Biographical Information

Charles Beckman Murphy was born in Brookston, Indiana, to Charles Judson Murphy and Margaret Beckman Murphy. He attended Purdue University, graduating with a B.S. in 1926, earned an M.A. at the University of Chicago in 1927, and was a respected professor of history at Purdue from 1927 until his retirement in 1970. A popular instructor, the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award at Purdue University is named in his honor. Murphy's wife, Margaret Nesbitt Murphy, was a professor of child development. Both were named Professors Emeriti after their retirement.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Charles B. Murphy papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 279
Scope and Contents

The Charles B. Murphy papers contain publications, notes, and correspondence by or related to Charles B. Murphy, including announcements and congratulatory letters about the establishment of the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award at Purdue University.

Dates: 1929 - 1989
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections