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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Earl L. Butz papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 64
Abstract

Documents, photographs, letters, scrapbooks, correspondence, biographical material, speeches, artifacts, and subject files documenting the career of Earl L. Butz as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1971-1976.

Dates: 1945 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1976

Charles C. Roberts photographs

 Collection — Communal collections box 2, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 39
Scope and Contents

The Charles C. Roberts photographs (1946-1949; 0.25 cubic feet) documents Roberts’ student and family life as a student at Purdue University from 1946-1949. Included in the collection are photographs of campus buildings such as Cary Quad, Purdue Memorial Union, Hovde Hall and Heavilon Hall. Also included in the collection are photographs of students wearing the Senior Cords. Among the photographs are images of Roberts' family and home life.

Dates: 1946 - 1949; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2009

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  • Subject: Photograph albums X

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Subject
Black-and-white photographs 1
Books 1
Correspondence 1
Racism in language 1
Resignation from office 1