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 5 Collections and/or Records:
Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6
Scope and Contents
The Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers document the extensive Air Force and NASA career of Roy D. Bridges Jr.The papers include but are not limited to, artifacts, audio visual material, awards, books, briefs and records, certificates, clippings, clothing, correspondence, diaries, documents, flight logs, flight checklists and data files, along with Bridges' pilot kneeboard notes, medals, mementos, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, textbooks, research papers, and working paper...
Dates:
1950 - 2013
Eugene A. Cernan papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288
Scope and Contents
The Eugene A. Cernan papers document the military, aeronautics, and astronautics career of Eugene A. Cernan, as well as his subsequent professional and public activities. The papers also feature records pertaining to Cernan's youth, family, and education. The collection includes but is not limited to artifacts, audiovisual recordings, awards, books, certificates, coins, correspondence, documents, mission patches, newspaper clippings, photographs, plaques, publications, scrapbooks, speeches,...
Dates:
1934 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1956 - 2012
France A. Córdova papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 3
Scope and Contents
The France A. Córdova papers (1965-2012; 10.65 cubic feet) document the life and career of France A. Córdova. The bulk of the materials relate to Córdova’s work in academia. The collection primarily covers Córdova’s research and career, with little information or materials regarding her earlier years, personal life, or various appointments with governmental organizations (such as NASA or the NSF). This collection will particularly useful for researchers interested in France Córdova’s...
Dates:
1963-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2007-2012; Other: Date acquired: 10/01/2009
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
Albert J. Gowan papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 474
Scope and Contents
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1890 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1969
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- Clippings (Information artifacts) 4
- Color photographs 4
- Artifacts (Object genre) 3
- Certificates 3
- Air pilots, Military 2
- Astronauts 2
- Audiocassettes 2
- Audiovisual materials 2
- Awards 2
- Black-and-white photographs 2
- Books 2
- Clothing 2
- Diaries 2
- Memorabilia 2
- Mission patches 2
- Optical disks 2
- Personal papers 2
- Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae 2
- Reports 2
- Scrapbooks 2
- Test pilots 2
- Textbooks 2
- Textiles 2
- Transcripts 2
- VHS 2
- Working papers 2
- Acetate film 1
- Aerial photographs 1
- Aerospace engineering 1
- Astronautics--Research 1
- Astronautics--United States--History 1
- Astronauts--1960-1970 1
- Astronauts--1970-1980 1
- Astronauts--Training of--United States 1
- Audiotapes 1
- Aviators 1
- Brochures 1
- Centaur rocket 1
- College presidents 1
- Color slides 1
- Commemorative coins 1
- Dance cards 1
- Directories 1
- Electronic resources 1
- Engineers 1
- Financial records 1
- Greek letter societies 1
- Guidebooks 1
- Historical documents 1
- Logs (Records) 1
- Lunar excursion module 1
- Lunar landing sites 1
- Lunar rovers 1
- Lunar roving vehicles 1
- Lunar surface vehicles 1
- Moon rocks 1
- Moon--Surface 1
- Negatives (photographs) 1
- Newsletters 1
- Open reel audiotapes 1
- Outer space--Exploration 1
- Pamphlets 1
- Photographic prints 1
- Pilots (Aeronautics) 1
- Press releases 1
- Printed ephemera 1
- Programs (documents) 1
- Records (Documents) 1
- Records and briefs 1
- Seals (artifacts) 1
- Space flight 1
- Space flights 1
- Space shuttles--United States 1
- Space vehicles--Landing--Moon 1
- United States. Air Force Management 1
- United States. Air Force--Medals, badges, decorations, etc. 1
- Women in higher education 1
- Women in science 1
- Yearbooks 1 + ∧ less
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