Image of the first Purdue seal designed by Bruce Rogers, along with a copy of the cover of the Annual Register of 1890-91 on which it appeared, 1890
Scope and Contents
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert School logo and cover proposal for Krannert Master's in Industrial Administration. The Purdue centennial material was the graduate thesis project of Dan Estes, and Gowan was his faculty advisor. Also included within the papers is a file related to Estes' thesis project.
Dates
- Creation: 1890
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.845 Cubic Feet (One legal-size full-width manuscript box and one flat box)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
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