Purdue University. Department of Physics
Organization
Biography
Physics has been offered at Purdue University since 1874 through the department of Engineering. In 1904 it established its own Department of Physics.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Anna Akeley papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 496
Abstract
The collection contains photographs, awards, and a bound copy of Akeley’s memoirs. The materials document her life and career as a physics instructor at Purdue University.
Dates:
1890 - 2003
Arnold Tubis Collection of Purdue Physics Department records
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20190710.2
Dates:
1989 - 1995
Purdue University College of Science records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 61
Scope and Contents
The College of Science records (1886-2009) document the history of the College of Science. Much of the collection is made up of items published either by the college itself, by its departments, or by its faculty. These include brochures and catalogs of the college, research reports, and newsletters concerning college activities. There are also materials that originated from specific departments within the College of Science including department newsletters, event programs, directories, and...
Dates:
1873 - 2023
Fan, H. Y., June 29, 1972
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents
One oral history interview with H. Y. Fan by Robert B. Eckles.
Dates:
June 29, 1972
Hepburn and Sears papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 503
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information compiled by William Hepburn and Louis Martin Sears for an unpublished book on the history of Purdue's academic departments: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, the Engineering Experiment Station, Engineering Extension Service, Agriculture, Indiana Experiment Station, Agricultural Extension, Pharmacy, Home Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Education, English, History and Economics, Modern...
Dates:
1922 - 1928
Purdue University Department of Physics records
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-059
Dates:
1990 - 2019
Purdue University Physics Department photographs and slides
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-043
Dates:
1967