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Lilly Endowment records

 Collection
Identifier: FBA-0014-018

Collection Statement

Information about the Lilly family and endowment.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937 - 1977

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection are held by DePauw University.

Historical Sketch

The Lilly Endowment was established in 1937. Nearly all of the assets were contributed by the three founding members of the Lilly family. The objective was, and is, to make grants and carry on activities for the "promotion and support of religious, educational or charitable purposes."

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Lilly Endowment records
Status
Completed
Author
Hailee Newton
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
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Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States