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Purdue University

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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 20 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

Agricultural Administration Building records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 60: Series UA 23, series 4, Placement: 17
Identifier: UA 129
Scope and Contents

The Agricultural Administration Building records contain three copies of the program for the building's dedication on January 14, 1909.

Dates: January 14, 1909

James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 28
Scope and Contents

The James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950 contains memorabilia from the Class of 1950's days at Purdue. Types of material include dance cards, newspaper clippings, event programs and playbills, along with photographs, record albums, and artifacts.

Dates: 1946 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1950

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

Joan Minton Christopher papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 250
Scope and Contents

The Joan Minton Christopher papers (1968-1970; 0.4 cubic feet) documents her undergraduate years at Purdue University during the late 1960s. The collection contains tickets from Purdue Convocations events, as well as basketball and football tickets. Christopher’s green WRX Club beanie, several programs from Purdue events, a box of matches from the Purdue National Bank, and a photo of Joan Minton Christopher from 1968 are also included.

Dates: 1968-1970; Other: Majority of material found in 1968; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2011

Purdue University Customs and Traditions collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 151
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Customs and Traditions collection features, among other memorabilia, a tank scrap chain and padlock from 1913, a label from the first bottle of beer served to a Purdue student after the repeal of prohibition, numerous buttons and pins, including a hatpin with the Purdue seal from 1895 on it (third design), a Reamer's Club "R" from the early 1990s, a Purdue Murad cigarette silk, a 1902-1903 matriculation ticket signed by Purdue President Winthrop E. Stone, along with...
Dates: 1877 - 2014; Other: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1940

Elliott Hall of Music records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 125
Scope and Contents

The Elliott Hall of Music records contain information about the building dedication in 1940, past performances, brochures, and a safety plan for the building drafted in 1960. The collection also includes five large albums containing photos and autographs of the acts who performed at the Hall of Music between its dedication ceremony in 1940 and 1965; notable figures include Bob Hope, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Clement Attlee.

Dates: 1940 - 1990

Fowler Hall records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 54: Series UA 110, Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 110, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 2; Series UA 111, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 4, Placement: 03
Identifier: UA 118
Scope and Contents

The Fowler Hall records contain materials related to the dedication of Eliza Fowler Hall and its organ.

Dates: 1901 - 1923

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

Gary J. Glazer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 31
Scope and Contents The Gary J. Glazer papers document Gary J. Glazer’s student life at Purdue from 1964 to 1967. He was active in the Owen Hall Hussar Club and most of the collection relates to his activities with this club. There are also materials related to the Purdue Boilermaker football team playing in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Types of materials include printed materials, photographs, ephemera including pins and patches, cords, caps, and plaques. Purdue traditions are documented here, such as the Senior Cords...
Dates: 1964 - 1967

Helen Gould collection of Purdue dance cards and theater programs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 294
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 41 dance cards, four theater programs and seven Purdue related ephemera and miscellaneous memorabilia from Helen Gould's tenure are a Purdue student, 1922-1926.

Dates: 1922 - 1926; Other: Majority of material found within 1923 - 1924

Horticulture Building records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 60: Series UA 23, series 4, Placement: 10
Identifier: UA 122
Scope and Contents

The Horticulture Building records contain the program from the building's dedication in 1926 and associated booklet "Indiana Horticulture: A Story of Horticultural Progress Prepared in Connection with the Dedication of the Horticultural Building, Purdue University." The booklet provides a brief history of horticulture in Indiana and lists the programs offered in the building at the time.

Dates: 1926

Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSA 303, Series 1; Series MSA 303, Series 2; Series MSA 303, Series 3; Series MSA 303, Series 4; Series MSA 303, Series 5; Series MSA 303, Series 6; Series MSA 303, Series 7; Series MSA 303, Series 8; Series MSA 303, Series 9; Series MSA 303, Series 10; Series MSA 303, Series 11; Series MSA 303, Series 12
Identifier: MSA 303
Scope and Contents The Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook documents the academic, military, personal and social activities of an Engineering student while on Purdue University's campus from 1936-1939, as well as various aspects of his life prior to college from 1917-1936. Keck titled the scrapbook, "Scraps and Snaps, May 27, 1917 - August 1, 1939," but most of the content is from his time at Purdue, 1936-1939.The scrapbook contains many unique photographs of campus and events from the 1930s. Some of the...
Dates: 1917 - 1939; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1939

Mechanical Engineering Building records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 60: Series UA 23, series 4, Placement: 12
Identifier: UA 124
Scope and Contents

The Mechanical Engineering Building records contain the program from the building's dedication and a booklet with information describing the new building, the history of the Mechanical Engineering program at Purdue University, and the speeches delivered during the dedication ceremonies.

Dates: 1933

Memorial Gymnasium records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 61, Placement: 02
Identifier: UA 133
Scope and Contents

The Memorial Gymnasium records contain receipts from the donations given to the University for the construction of the building. Building dedication information as well as the memorial service programs for those that lost their lives in the Purdue train wreck are also included.

Dates: 1903 - 1935

Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 216
Scope and Contents The Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook (1885-1980; .45 cubic feet) documents the early years of the Purdue Club of Chicago. The collection primarily details alumni events and member organizing from 1890-1919. Several high-profile alumni lived in the Chicago area at this time including George Ade, John T. McCutcheon, and William F. Goss, and various materials created by or for them are included in this collection—Ade’s letters are of particular interest. The printed ephemera within the...
Dates: 1885 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1919

Purdue University administrative scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 183
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University administrative scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, administrative records and forms, photographs, maps, and advertisements for events at Purdue. Newspaper articles cover a wide range of topics about Purdue, including students, faculty, events, sports, conferences, research, funding, and campus buildings.

Dates: 1875 - 1975

Purdue University Musical Organizations records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 40
Scope and Contents This collection documents Purdue University's musical organizations including the Choral Society, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra, and University bands. Materials include song books, scrapbook, programs, sheet music, and record albums. Includes information on well-known Purdue songs, such as "Hail Purdue," as well as lesser-known Purdue songs performed at convocations, football games against Indiana University, and related events. Some late 19th century song books not specific to Purdue but...
Dates: 1876 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1960s

Purdue University Office of Marketing and Media historical publications, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Communal collections box 16
Identifier: 2024-074

Stewart Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110
Scope and Contents

The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.

Dates: 1955 - 1980

Filtered By

  • Subject: Programs (documents) X

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 19
Unprocessed Material 1
 
Subject
Clippings (Information artifacts) 6
Artifacts (Object genre) 5
Booklets 5
Black-and-white photographs 4
Dance cards 4
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Memorabilia 4
Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae 4
Beanies 3
Brochures 3
Invitations 3
Newsletters 3
Printed ephemera 3
Scrapbooks 3
Student activities 3
Buttons (information artifacts) 2
Color photographs 2
Correspondence 2
Directories 2
Letters (Correspondence) 2
Pamphlets 2
Sound recordings 2
Souvenirs 2
Yearbooks 2
Administrative records 1
African American students -- Indiana 1
African Americans 1
Agricultural education -- United States 1
Annual reports 1
Bylaws (administrative records) 1
Cannon Trophy 1
Certificates 1
Chinese students--United States. 1
Class reunions 1
Commencement addresses 1
Concerts 1
Cords 1
Diplomas 1
Dormitories--Indiana--West Lafayette 1
Editorials 1
Engineers 1
Field notes 1
Financial records 1
Floods -- Indiana 1
Flyers (printed matter) 1
Foreign students 1
Grade reports 1
Greek letter societies 1
Guidebooks 1
Gymnasiums 1
Hatpins 1
Historical documents 1
Horticulture 1
Labels--1930-1940. 1
Magazines (Periodicals) 1
Mechanical engineering -- Study and teaching 1
Music -- Performance 1
Negatives (photographs) 1
Newspapers 1
Old Oaken Bucket 1
Open reel audiotapes 1
Optical disks 1
Phonograph record 1
Photographic prints 1
Photographs 1
Playbills 1
Press releases 1
Purdue Music Study Society 1
Purdue University Mandolin and Glee Club 1
Purdue University Symphony Orchestra 1
Purdue University--1947 bleacher collapse 1
Purdue train wreck, Indianapolis, Ind., 1903 1
Questionnaires 1
Records (Documents) 1
Research notes 1
Rosters 1
Sheet music 1
Singing 1
Songbooks 1
Statistical reports 1
Tank Scrap (Purdue University) 1
Ticket stubs 1
Tickets 1
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Administration 1
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