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 383 Collections and/or Records:

Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 392

Scope and Contents The Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers were created and collected by Gershman and document her time as a student at Purdue University from 1948 until she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. Types of materials include dance programs, many from Sigma Eta of Sigma Alpha Mu sorority dances, personal correspondence, photographs, papers, and artifacts related to student life on campus. Also included are reports and class notes from Gershman's invovlement in the science department,...

Dates: 1948 - 2003

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mortar Board records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 148

Scope and Contents The Mortar Board records (1924-2015) document the establishment and myriad activities of the Barbara Cook Chapter of the Mortar Board National Society at Purdue University. The collection reflects the changing scope of Mortar Board over the years, from their early supportive roles in the university, to their position as a major donor of scholarships and fellowships for women (and later men) students, and their devotion to fostering leadership skills in their members. This collection might...

Dates: 1924-2015; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/2014

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Graduate Dames Club records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 146

Scope and Contents The Purdue Graduate Dames Club records documents the membership and activities of the Dames, as well as the activities of the National Association of University Dames. The collection primarily reflects the general activities of the club and its board, with less information on the individual special interest groups. It also documents changes in the club’s relationship with the university and in the club’s scope. Unfortunately, there is no information from 1955-1960, and some years are more...

Dates: 1931 - 1964; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1955

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

France A. Córdova papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 3

Scope and Contents The France A. Córdova papers (1965-2012; 10.65 cubic feet) document the life and career of France A. Córdova. The bulk of the materials relate to Córdova’s work in academia. The collection primarily covers Córdova’s research and career, with little information or materials regarding her earlier years, personal life, or various appointments with governmental organizations (such as NASA or the NSF). This collection will particularly useful for researchers interested in France Córdova’s...

Dates: 1963-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2007-2012; Other: Date acquired: 10/01/2009

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marcia L. Barrows diary

Collection — Box Communal Collections 70, Placement: 4

Identifier: MSP 318

Scope and Contents

The Marcia L. Barrows diary is a 2.5" x 4" leather bound diary with entries written by Marcia Barrows from January 1 to July 21, 1865. It contains information on social life in Indianapolis, a travel log from Indianapolis to Augusta, Maine, a list of books read, and items purchased and their costs.

The diary contains gaps between entries from April 19 to May 7, May 10 to June 10, and June 19 to July 9.

Dates: January 1, 1865 - July 21, 1865

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Terry White photographs of Amelia Earhart

Collection — Box Communal Collections 70, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSP 321

Scope and Contents

Includes ten 3"x5" black and white photographs taken by Terry White of Amelia Earhart in Hawaii on her first world flight attempt in 1937.

Dates: 1937

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Rudolph Van Meter photographs of Amelia Earhart

Collection — Box Communal Collections 42, Placement: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: MSP 6

Scope and Contents

The Rudolph Van Meter photographs of Amelia Earhart contains 12 photographs, most taken by Van Meter of Earhart in Hawaii, during her first world flight attempt. Also included are a photograph of Rudolph "Rudy" Van Meter and photographs taken by the US army.

Dates: 1937

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Laura A. Fry collection

Collection — Box Communal Collections 22, Placement: 06

Identifier: MSF 136

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a press release from the Greater Lafayette Museum of Art announcing Laura A. Fry's exhibition of decorative arts; Rookwood art pottery and contemporary art glass.

There are also two pages of references to Laura Fry from the Special Collections card catalog index to Purdue publications (Debris, 1899-1914).

Dates: 1982

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Esther Conelley Boonstra papers

Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 20

Identifier: MSA 57

Scope and Contents Recollections by Esther Boonstra of the years she spent at Purdue from 1941 to 1945. Transcription The Way It Was at Purdue 1941-1945, by Esther Conelley BoonstraI came to Purdue as a freshman in September 1941. There were four male students for every female student. The Music Hall (now Elliott Hall of Music) was new and in it we freshmen had an orientation talk and an initial assessment of each one's capabilities for the...

Dates: 1941 - 1945

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Leah Rowena Miller scrapbook

Collection — Box Box 1

Identifier: MSA 275

Scope and Contents The Leah Rowena Miller scrapbook (1924-1931; 0.4 cubic feet) documents the student life of Leah Rowena Miller. It includes her time as a student at Purdue as well as her travels after graduation. The scrapbook focuses heavily on Rowena's social life with her family and friends. This scrapbook would be a valuable asset for any individual researching the history of Purdue and student life. It would also be valuable for an individual researching the time period of the 1920s. Within the...

Dates: 1924-1931; Other: Majority of material found in 1924-1927; Other: Date acquired: 11/10/2013

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Zelda Gould collection of Amy Otis Earhart correspondence and photographs

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 79

Scope and Contents The Zelda Gould collection of Amy Otis Earhart correspondence and photographs documents the thoughts and feelings Amelia Earhart's mother, Amy Otis Earhart, was experiencing after the disappearance of her daughter, and then coming to terms with her fate. Topics also include World War II and the events following the war, politics and elections, current events of the era, hobbies, personal concerns, thank-you notes, among other topics. There are some newspaper clippings about...

Dates: 1930 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1949

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harriet E. O'Shea papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 05

Identifier: MSF 291

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles about and by Dr. Harriet E. OShea.

Dates: 1934 - 1947

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eleanore Cammack papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 83

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of various programs from University Convocations; two folders which contain issues of the Campus Copy, News of the Staffs of Purdue University, from the 1940s; Books and Coffee listing for the fourth series, 1953-1954; and a short biography on Stanley Anderson, artist, with notations made on the back.

Dates: 1940 - 1950

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mildred Templin papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 38, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSF 374

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one folder, which contains an article by Mildred Templin.

Dates: 1938

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Helen E. Clark papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 19, Placement: 01

Identifier: MSF 91

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four folders containing publications by Helen Clark and her professional record.

Dates: 1957 - 1978

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSO 1

Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection documents the history of Purdue University. The collection consists of recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with individuals associated with Purdue University.

Dates: 2006-

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Opal D. Stech scrapbook

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSA 36

Scope and Contents The Opal D. Stech collection is contained in a scrapbook, which documents Opal Stech's time as a Purdue student. The scrapbook includes programs from various events, invitations, newspaper clippings, news photographs and mementos. Some of the organizations and subjects in the scrapbook include the Purdue Christian Foundation, the Little Theater, the Women's Athletic Association, numerous convocations and lectures, Kappa Beta, Mother's Day events, The Twelve (Christian group), R. O. T. C.,...

Dates: 1928 - 1934

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Betty Lark-Horovitz Purdue University buildings sketches

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSP 40

Scope and Contents

The Betty Lark-Horovitz Purdue University Buildings sketches (1930; 0.5 cubic feet) shows drawings of five buildings on Purdue University's campus in 1930. These buildings include University Hall, Ladies' Hall, Purdue Men's Hall, Mechanical Engineering buildings and the Pharmacy/Science building. All of the sketches are in black and white pencil except for the sketches of University Hall, which are in color. [Note: author is sometimes referred to as Betty Lark-Horowitz.]

Dates: 1930; Other: Date acquired: 07/08/2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Agnes Tilson papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 39, Placement: 02

Identifier: MSF 384

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Agnes Tilson.

Dates: 1930

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eva Goble papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 3

Abstract

This collection contains materials that document the activities of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in the 1950s, as well as the activities of Eva Goble and her contributions to the Purdue University School of Home Economics.

Dates: 1920 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1980; Other: Date acquired: 11/06/2008

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eulora Miller papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 49: Series MSA 29, Series 2; Series Series 1; Series Series 2; Series MSF 83, Series 3; Series MSP 142, Series 2, Placement: 14

Identifier: MSA 280

Scope and Contents

The papers include Eulora Miller's diploma from Purdue and a play she wrote.

Dates: 1880 - 1905

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Pauline Mariotte-Davies papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 99

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two series: "Class Announcements, Publication and Miscellaneous" and "Student's Verb Blank."

Dates: 1897

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lella R. Gaddis papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 22, Placement: 07

Identifier: MSF 138

Scope and Contents

This collection includes an article written by Lella Gaddis in 1917 as well as clippings and photographs pertaining to her life, activities, and work.

Dates: 1917 - 2009

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mary Matthews papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSF 515

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook

Dates: 1951-1953; Majority of material found in 1951-1953

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Virginia Claypool Meredith papers

Collection — Box Communal Collections 31, Placement: 14

Identifier: MSF 265

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of three folders which contain 63 articles about or by Virginia Claypool Meredith as well as a four leaf clover she found on the site of the Purdue Memorial Union Building immediately preceding the building dedication ceremonies.

Dates: 1851 - 2002

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections