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Collection on Ifeanyi Osili

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 34

Scope and Contents

Materials include a photo album of Purdue's 1983 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA) convocation where Osili was awarded, program from the 1983 convocation, and correspondence from Engineering Alumni Relations to Osili about the ceremony.

Dates

  • Creation: April 1983

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Ifeanyi Osili received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree in 1950 and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering in 1955 from Purdue University. After obtaining his degree, Osili worked with the State Highway Department of Indiana. He returned to his native country of Nigeria in 1958 and became the Coordinating Director of Federal Highways for the Republic of Nigeria.

Extent

0.358 Cubic Feet (One flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Photo album is fragile and should be handled with care.

Acquisition Information

Received by Shant Panossian on September 2, 2025.

Processing Information

Materials have been rehoused into archival folders and boxes. Archival paper has been placed between each page of the photo album for preservation purposes.

Title
Collection on Ifeanyi Osili
Status
In Progress
Author
Sara Pettinger
Date
2025-10-16
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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