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Joseph C. Osborn Collected Papers

 Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Osborn, Joseph C

Abstract

Collection includes biographical information, correspondence, information about Osborn's academic work at Purdue University, 1936-1942, and about his draft orders and conscientious objection status; and information about Osborn's time in Civilian Public Service and CPS reunions in 1983 and 1986.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1936-1986

Creator

Language of Material

Materials are in English.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research without restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph C Osborn (he preferred not to use a period after his middle initial); born 1911; member of the Society of Friends (Quakers); conscientious objector to World War II; performed alternate service as a smokejumper in Civilian Public Service Camp 103 (near Missoula, Montana); later, Osborn was a professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; died 1993.

Extent

0.29 linear ft. (3.5 linear inches.)

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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