Navy bow tie with "Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Microwave Popping Corn" on it multiple times, undated

The Orville Redenbacher papers contain artifacts, papers, certificates, plaques, photographs, advertisements, items from Purdue University (1928, the year Redenbacher received his Bachelor of Science degree) and a 1988 honorary Doctorate from Purdue, among other items which represent aspects of Orville Redenbacher's career. Some of the artifacts consist of an extensive bow tie and tie collection, various honorary 4-H plaques and certificates, photographs which document the first commercial Redenbacher made, desk planner diaries and appointment books with notations made by Redenbacher, and his leather briefcase.