Women's Archives. Susan Bulkeley Butler Women's Archives

Collecting Area

Identifier: Women's Archives

Staff Only

The Susan Bulkeley Butler Women's Archives collects, preserves, and makes available for research original and rare materials that capture the often overlooked and under-represented stories of women and their communities in Purdue and Indiana's past. Collections include papers, photographs, audio-visual materials, digital media, rare books, and select artifacts documenting women faculty, staff, and students at Purdue University; organizations and programs at Purdue that support women; and significant women and women's organizations in Indiana. The Women’s Archives actively seeks new collections that align with this focus, particularly those that represent women from diverse backgrounds, women of color, women in the LGBTQ+ community, and women who have challenged traditional gender roles. The Purdue Archives and Special Collections established the Women's Archives in 2006 after receiving a generous donation from Susan Bulkeley Butler.

Found in 389 Collections and/or Records:

Bertha M. Keller papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 26, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSF 203

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one folder with a publication by Bertha Keller.

Dates: 1934

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marguerite Hall Albjerg papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 14, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSF 11

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three articles written by Marguerite Albjerg.

Dates: 1927 - 1930

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Zoe Dell Nutter papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSP 81

Scope and Contents

This collection contains aviation-related serial publications, copies of photographs, National Aviation Hall of Fame programs, and clippings pertaining to the life of aviatrix Zoe Dell Nutter.

Dates: 1965 - 2010

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Joan Minton Christopher papers

Collection — Box Box 1

Identifier: MSA 250

Scope and Contents

The Joan Minton Christopher papers (1968-1970; 0.4 cubic feet) documents her undergraduate years at Purdue University during the late 1960s. The collection contains tickets from Purdue Convocations events, as well as basketball and football tickets. Christopher’s green WRX Club beanie, several programs from Purdue events, a box of matches from the Purdue National Bank, and a photo of Joan Minton Christopher from 1968 are also included.

Dates: 1968-1970; Other: Majority of material found in 1968; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert W. Topping papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 33

Scope and Contents The Robert W. Topping papers (1930-1996; 2.75 cubic feet) collection consists of many newspaper clippings, news releases, ten interviews on cassette tapes and miscellaneous printed ephemera that Robert W. Topping collected, while on the staff of the Purdue University Office of Publications for twenty-eight years. Also included are the files used for his published book; “The Hovde Years,” 1980 and the original manuscript for “A Century and Beyond,” 1988, along with manuscripts for “Gentle...

Dates: 1930 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1988

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Gertrude Bilhuber papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 15: Series MSA 18, Series 10; Series MSA 18, Series 1; Series MSA 18, Series 2; Series MSF 275, Series 1; Series MSF 275, Series 4, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSF 35

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one folder with a study by Dr. Bilhuber - "This study concerns itself with the effect of menstruation on the motor ability of college women in certain sports".

Dates: 1926

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Alice Biester papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 15: Series MSA 18, Series 10; Series MSA 18, Series 1; Series MSA 18, Series 2; Series MSF 275, Series 1; Series MSF 275, Series 4, Placement: 04

Identifier: MSF 34

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one article by Alice Biester.

Dates: 1914

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Totsye Harper Winslow collection on the Curtiss-Wright Cadettes

Collection — Box Box 1

Identifier: MSA 195

Scope and Contents The Totsye Harper Winslow papers on the Curtis-Wright Cadettes (1943-1997; 0.25 cubic feet) documents role and history of the Curtis-Wright Cadettes at Purdue and in the Curtis-Wright Corporation during World War II. Photographs, newsletter, and clippings document their time at Purdue as well as the Engineering Cadette Program. Programs, newsletters, and papers document local and national reunions of the cadettes, as well as their history. Also included is information on the individual...

Dates: 1943 - 1995; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2008

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cleo Fitzsimmons papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 73

Abstract

The Cleo Fitzsimmons papers documents Fitzsimmons' career as a professor and department head in Home Management at Purdue University. Materials include correspondence, photographs, awards, publications, and faculty hood belonging to Fitzsimmons.

Dates: 1928 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marguerite A. Clifton papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 19, Placement: 02

Identifier: MSF 92

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one folder that contains items from the 58th Convention of Midwest District of AAHPER, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1972, the year Marguerite Clifton was president.

Dates: 1972

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Virginia Kelly Karnes papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 352

Scope and Contents

The Virginia Kelly Karnes Papers (circa 1910-2006; 4.5 Cubic ft.) document the life of Virginia Karnes. Types of materials include correspondence, notes, awards and certificates, printed material, electronic media, photographs, and artifacts.

Dates: 1910-2006; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Betty Lark-Horovitz papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 27, Placement: 08

Identifier: MSF 216

Scope and Contents

Etching, article co-authored by Betty Lark-Horovitz, "Children's Art Abilities: Developmental Trends of Art Characteristics," and an article discussing etchings.

[Note: author is sometimes referred to as Betty Lark-Horowitz.]

Dates: 1930 - 1959

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Alma Long papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 28, Placement: 04

Identifier: MSF 228

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Alma Long.

Dates: 1941 - 1949

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Bernice Roberts Moreland Wells papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 44, Placement: 03

Identifier: MSF 451

Scope and Contents

Wells, Bernice Roberts Moreland Wells (1988). A Quilt: An Autobiography.

Dates: 1988

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roberta McNeill papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 31, Placement: 12

Identifier: MSF 261

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains 3 copies of a bulletin by Roberta McNeill.

Dates: 1917

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Emma Montgomery McRae papers

Collection — Box Box 1

Identifier: MSF 262

Scope and Contents

The collection consists a scrapbook given to Emma Montgomery McRae upon her retirement from Purdue in 1913 as well as two folders which contain articles and publications by Emma Montgomery McRae. The scrapbook contains handwritten notes of praise from Purdue faculty members including Winthrop Stone, William Murray Smith, Stanley Coulter, Carolyn Shoemaker, Mary Matthews and others.

Dates: 1892 - 1919

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Julia A. Davidson papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 15

Identifier: MSA 89

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of two homework assignments in penmanship, reading, and orthography from 1871.

Dates: 1871

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Geneva Nugent collection

Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 03

Identifier: MSF 289

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder, which contains an article about Geneva Nugent.

Dates: 1931

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lynne Ann Phillips scrapbook

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSA 343

Scope and Contents

The Lynne Ann Phillips scrapbook was compiled by Lynne Bruce as a student at Purdue University from 1957 to 1962. It contains information related to Purdue Bands, Tau Beta Sigma, cooperative housing, and student activities. Formats of materials include booklets, photographs, news clippings, dance cards, and small artifacts.

Dates: 1958 - 1962

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Katherine E. Golden Bitting papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 16, Placement: 01

Identifier: MSF 39

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of articles written by Katherine Golden Bitting from the 1890s to the 1900s. Also included are articles and correspondence about Katherine Bitting which appeared in the Phoenix Flame, as well as material compiled by Librarian Emeritus William Hepburn on Katherine Bitting, including a bibliography of Katherine’s publications, bibliographic notecards, and a summary of Katherine’s career.

Dates: 1890 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1909

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Susan Houston Fortune papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 7

Scope and Contents

The Susan Houston Fortune Papers (1955-1959; 0.5 cubic feet) document the life of Susan Fortune when she was a student at Purdue University in the 1950s. The collection includes a scrapbook and Susan Houston's corduroy skirt (Purdue senior cord skirt). Susan Houston [Fortune] received her B.S. degree in Home Economics from Purdue University in 1959. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. George F. Houston of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Dates: 1955-1959; Other: Date acquired: 11/10/2008

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Margaret Church papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 17, Placement: 19

Identifier: MSF 74

Scope and Contents

Folder 1 contains an obituary, a short autobiography, an article about her from The Indianapolis News, four English exams from Harvard, and a rough draft of a paper written by Margaret Church, along with a catalog record for a book written by her. Folder 2 contains various Church publications and a photograph of Tennessee Williams and Tom Adler.

Dates: 1939 - 1982

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mabel Post Coulter papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 17, Placement: 22

Identifier: MSF 77

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one notebook of Mabel Coulter containing notations, compositions and Greek prose and some of her correspondence.

Dates: 1880 - 1917

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Martha Doan papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 21

Identifier: MSA 94

Scope and Contents

Contains Doan's thesis, "Contributions to the Chemistry of Thallium: A Thesis," presented to the faculty of Cornell University for the degree of Doctor of Science, June 1896.

Dates: 1896

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Emma P. Ewing papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 21, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSF 127

Scope and Contents

One folder containing publication information by Emma Pike Ewing.

Dates: 1888 - 1892

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections