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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

Neil A. Armstrong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates: 1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012

Charles V. Schmidt collection of Purdue publications and artifacts

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-038

Samuel N. Postlethwait papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 516
Abstract

Articles, artifacts, audio cassette, historical documents, instruction system design handbooks, manuals, papers, photographs, publications, teaching aids and devices, and teaching methods handbooks, which document the pioneering audio tutorial system of instruction of Professor Samuel N. Postlethwait during the 1960s and early 1970s.

Dates: 1965 - 1981

Purdue Building Related Publications collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 62, Placement: 05
Identifier: UA 145
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Building Related Publications collection contains publications highlighting several campus buildings and their respective histories.

Dates: 1955 - 2001

Purdue University Regional Campuses records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 97
Scope and Contents

This collection contains administrative documents, publications, and promotional information relating to the regional campuses of Purdue University and their libraries.

Dates: 1943 - 2008

Basil S. Turner papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 290
Scope and Contents The Basil S. Turner papers (1976-1993; 0.4 cubic feet) documents the contributions of Turner to education in Indiana, specifically to the management and engineering programs at Purdue University.  In addition, the collection documents Turner’s contributions to CTS Corporation during his tenure with the company.  Books and pamphlets provide an overview of Turner’s biography and specific achievements, as well as a history of CTS.  Two folders of correspondence, memos, and proposals demonstrate...
Dates: 1976 - 1993; Other: Date acquired: 01/12/1993

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Collection 5
Unprocessed Material 1
 
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Artifacts (Object genre) 3
Correspondence 3
Handbooks 2
Historical documents 2
Manuals (instructional materials) 2
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Personal papers 2
Photographs 2
Professor 2
Scrapbooks 2
Working papers 2
"First Flights" documentary 1
Aeronautics -- Periodicals 1
Aerospace engineering 1
Aerospace engineering -- Handbooks 1
Aerospace engineering -- Periodicals 1
Aerospace engineering -- Textbooks 1
Air pilots 1
Air pilots, Military 1
Aircraft 1
Annual reports 1
Articles 1
Astronautical charts 1
Astronautics 1
Astronautics--Periodicals. 1
Astronautics--Research 1
Astronautics--United States--History 1
Astronauts 1
Astronauts--1960-1970 1
Astronauts--Training of--United States 1
Audio-visual education 1
Audiocassettes 1
Audiotapes 1
Awards 1
Black-and-white photographs 1
Black-and-white slides 1
Books 1
Botanists 1
Business records 1
Businessman 1
Clippings (Information artifacts) 1
Clippings files 1
Color photographs 1
Color slides 1
Commemorative coins 1
Coursework 1
DVDs 1
Diagrams 1
Diagrams (Mission Module) 1
Diplomas 1
Electronic mail 1
Fan mail 1
Films 1
Korean War, 1950-1953 1
Letters (Correspondence) 1
Lunar landing sites 1
Lunar module 1
Lunar photography 1
Lunar roving vehicles 1
Magnetic tapes 1
Manuscripts (Documents) 1
Maps 1
Memorabilia 1
Military service--1940-1950 1
Moon rocks 1
Moon--Surface 1
NASA publications 1
NASA space programs 1
NASA--Deputy Administrator of Aeronautics 1
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Space Shuttle insignia 1
Naval aviators 1
Negatives (photographs) 1
Newsletters 1
Notebooks 1
Outer space--Exploration 1
Pilots (Aeronautics) 1
Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae 1
Records (Documents) 1
Reference materials 1
Report cards 1
Reports 1
Sound recordings 1
Space flight 1
Space photographs 1
Space vehicles--Landing--Moon 1
Speeches (documents) 1
Teaching -- Aids and devices 1
Teaching -- Methodology 1
Test pilots 1
Textbooks 1
Textiles 1
Transcripts 1
VHS 1
Writings (documents) 1
X-15 (Rocket aircraft) 1
X-20 (Space glider) 1
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