Purdue University
Organization
Dates
- Existence: May 6, 1869-
Historical Information
Purdue University was created as part of the Morrill Act and is the land-grant institution of higher learning in the state of Indiana.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection
Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 154, Series 1; Series MSP 154, Series 2; Series MSP 154, Series 3
Identifier: MSP 154
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection donated by Alexandria Cornelius, was likely gathered during her research on African American students, alumni and faculty at Purdue University. Historical information was gathered from numerous newspapers, Debris yearbooks, directories, statistics, and questionnaires sent to black alumni. Also included are Black Cultural Center newsletters, along with programs and flyers from the Black Cultural Center and The...
Dates:
1961 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1994
Purdue University Chinese Students collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 155
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Chinese Students collection documents the Chinese Students' Alliance Conference, Mid-West Section, hosted by Purdue University in 1921 and 1925. The collection consists of various brochures and programs from the conferences. Other material included is a "Chinese Students at Purdue" brochure; a 1927 Purdue University Chinese Students' yearbook; a booklet, in Chinese, used to recruit potential Chinese students in 1930 and correspondence between the Purdue Club of China...
Dates:
1920 - 1961
Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 233
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials comprises promotional pamphlets and broadsides created and distributed by Purdue University to build awareness of the university and encourage enrollment in its academic programs. Some materials include descriptions of courses of study, tuition and student fees, and information about enrollment and registration deadlines.
Dates:
1878 - 1898
Fowler Courts Residence Hall records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 43
Scope and Contents
The Fowler Courts Residence Hall records document the history of Fowler Courts Residence Hall and Fowler House. The records include annual reports, orientation guidebooks and handbooks, faculty fellow directories, yearbooks and calendars. Also included are Purdue Residence Hall dress code standards and guest hours polices from the 1960s-1980s. Historical documents consist of background information on the closing of Harrison Street Courts and the transition to South Campus Courts,...
Dates:
circa 1920s - 1993; Majority of material found within 1954 - 1993
Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 159
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities collection documents the history and activities of the fraternities and sororities at Purdue. Contained in the collection are numerous fraternity and sorority newsletters and magazines. There are some records provided by the Dean of Students Office in 1995 and include correspondence and financial information sheets. Among the other material in the collection are petitions for membership, constitutions and by-laws, membership directories and...
Dates:
1885 - 2008; Other: Majority of material found within 1995 - 2005
Lilly Hall of Life Sciences records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 115
Scope and Contents
The Lilly Hall of Life Sciences records document the planning, development, and construction of Lilly Hall. It consists of correspondence, technical drawings, floor plans, maps, architect construction specifications, photographs and negatives, reviews of life science buildings at other institutions, and reports of departmental needs for the new building. Also included are two booklets advertising the building following its completion.
Dates:
1939 - 1963; Majority of material found within 1948 - 1957
Purdue University Campus Maps collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 6
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Campus Maps collection consists of "Welcome to Purdue," campus maps, campus accessibility maps, self-guided tour maps and numerous 8.5 x 11 inch campus maps with building abbreviations and names. Some specialized maps can also be found in the collection; these include: aerial maps, "center of population," historical data about buildings, campus tree guide, Purdue Arboretum map and listing of trees on campus, bike path and parking, pedestrian, campus parking areas and...
Dates:
1874 - 2014
Purdue University Rules and Regulations Governing Students collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSK 2
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Rules and Regulations Governing Students collection documents some of the earliest Purdue student rules and regulations. Among the collection are various "Rules and Regulations Governing Students" brochures; pledge forms regulating behavior, "Matriculation Regulations and Pledge," a 1913 Regulations for the Government of Athletics and "Manual of the Corps of Instruction," 1914.Some of the unique rules and regulations found in the collection are; Dormitory...
Dates:
circa 1880 - 1950
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Correspondence 4
- Directories 3
- Newsletters 3
- Pamphlets 3
- Programs (documents) 3
- Yearbooks 3
- Black-and-white photographs 2
- Bylaws (administrative records) 2
- Clippings (Information artifacts) 2
- Color photographs 2
- Guidebooks 2
- Maps 2
- Memorabilia 2
- Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae 2
- Administrative regulations 1
- African American students -- Indiana 1
- African Americans 1
- Annual reports 1
- Artifacts (Object genre) 1
- Blueprints (reprographic copies) 1
- Booklets 1
- Broadsides (notices) 1
- Business records 1
- Chinese students--United States. 1
- College publicity 1
- Constitutions 1
- Construction projects 1
- Dance cards 1
- Dormitories--Indiana--West Lafayette 1
- Dress codes 1
- Financial records 1
- Floor plans (orthographic projections) 1
- Flyers (printed matter) 1
- Foreign students 1
- Greek letter societies 1
- Handbooks 1
- Historical documents 1
- Magazines (Periodicals) 1
- Manuals (instructional materials) 1
- Newspapers 1
- Open reel audiotapes 1
- Press releases 1
- Purdue University. Fowler Courts. Courtiers 1
- Questionnaires 1
- Research notes 1
- Rules 1
- Statistical reports 1
- Technical drawings 1 + ∧ less
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