Performers and Performances, 1903-1979

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 42, Series 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Series largely consists of files kept on performers who appeared, or were scheduled to appear, at Purdue between 1947 and 1979. These files include agent press releases, contracts, correspondence, and programs. The series also includes promotional photographs, circa 1970s; addresses and messages given at Purdue, 1903-1950; performer and performances slides, circa 1972-1982; and three reel-to-reel tapes of the “Diefenbacker Lecture,” 1970.

Dates

1903-1979

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Extent

10.778 Cubic Feet (18 containers)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Performer files for 1957-1969 were originally arranged alphabetically; files for 1969-1970, chronologically. This arrangement has been maintained. The remaining materials in the series are arranged chronologically by material type.

Processing Information

Arrangement note was added. Extents was edited. "Single date" was changed to "inclusive dates" and the years were edited. This was done by Emily Jones on September 14, 2022.