Scope and Contents The David A. Studebaker papers document the beginnings of the Computer Science Department at Purdue University.  The collection contains computer program manuals created at Purdue University, computer punch cards with printouts, and a copy of “Elements of Numerical Analysis” by Dr. Sam Conte.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of one Purdue University student handbook from 1911. It contains information on university clubs and organization, classes and customs, businesses and churches in the Lafayette area, college songs and yells, and athletics.

Scope and Contents The Thomas Taber papers (2001-2010; .4 cubic feet) documents Thomas T. Taber III’s research on the history of railroads. The collection compiles thousands of resources and citations of publications related to railroads in the United States from approximately 1820-2000, focused primarily on the mid-19th through early 20th centuries. This collection would be useful to researchers interested in doing railroad research, particularly in and relating to the Antebellum United States. Types of...