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 391 Collections and/or Records:

Martha Doan papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Sarah J. Watlington speech

Collection — Communal collections box 13, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSA 14

Scope and Contents

Program and speech by Sarah "Sally" Watlington about Helen Schleman, for Chronicling Women's History: Selections from the Susan Bulkeley Butler Women's Archives event at Purdue University, 2008.

Dates: 2008; Other: Majority of material found in 2008; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2012

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Kate Wentz collection

Collection — Communal collections box 13, Placement: 11

Identifier: MSA 237

Scope and Contents

Includes a clipping of Wentz's obituary.

Dates: 1938

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marcia L. Barrows diary

Collection — Communal collections box 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 — Communal collections box 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

Judith Pask papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSF 514

Scope and Contents

Envelope: audio cassette, buttons, slides from the libraries Box with letter from Bruce A. Hufford, Director, Annual Giving, which contained a slice of the former Michael Golden Labs ("One Brick Higher").

Dates: 1981-2000

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roberta McNeill papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Violet B. Haas collection

Collection — Communal collections box 23, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSF 155

Scope and Contents

One folder containing a program from the funeral service for Violet Haas.

Dates: 1986

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mildred Templin papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Virginia Claypool Meredith papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Rudolph Van Meter photographs of Amelia Earhart

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Agnes Tilson papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Pearl E. Child collection

Collection — Communal collections box 4, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSA 66

Scope and Contents

The Pearl Child papers include correspondence, teacher's certificates, Tri-State College certificate, clippings, report cards, tuition receipts, recommendation letters, postcards, photographs, Mansfield Machine Works catalog, issue of The Valley Register, two issues of The Ohio Farmer, cards detailing food traits.

Dates: 1865 - 1979

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Alma Long papers

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Anna Akeley papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 496

Abstract

The collection contains photographs, awards, and a bound copy of Akeley’s memoirs. The materials document her life and career as a physics instructor at Purdue University.

Dates: 1890 - 2003

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Fred W. and Mary Otten Rose collection on the Class of 1921 and 1922

Collection — Communal collections box 11, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSA 203

Scope and Contents

Materials collected by Fred Rose and Mary Otten Rose. The collection includes a Class of 1921 directory, records, Class of 1921, 45th, 50th, and 55th anniversary papers, correspondence to classmates in regards to events, copies of clippings from Purdue Exponent, and related materials. One folder contains photographs, newsletters, programs from 25th 30th, 40th and 50th reunions, rosters and notes from the Class of 1922 for which Mary Otten Rose was class secretary.

Dates: 1966 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Bertha Latta papers

Collection — Communal collections box 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 04

Identifier: MSA 159

Scope and Contents

Three Indiana State Department of Public Instruction publications and one journal clipping.

Dates: 1919

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Anne M. Lutz papers

Collection — Communal collections box 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 07

Identifier: MSA 163

Scope and Contents

The Anne M. Lutz papers document Lutz' professional work in the field of genetics and her personal experiences while on a work trip to Belgium. Lutz was an early female scientist and genetics researcher who specialized in documenting chromosomes in plants. She was an expert in the area of chromosomes of Oenothera mutants and hybrids and has been credited with discoveries relating to the double chromosome theory. The collection includes diaries and publications written by Lutz.

Dates: 1911-1917, undated

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Annie S. Peck letter and photographs

Collection — Communal collections box 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 01, Folder: 1

Identifier: MSF 536

Scope and Contents

The Annie S. Peck letter and photograph includes one letter from and two photographs of Annie Smith Peck. The letter is written to an unknown recipient regarding the scheduling of a lecture, the first photograph is from a magazine and depicts Peck in her mountain climbing gear, and the second is a photocopied portrait of Peck.

Dates: undated

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Geneva Nugent collection

Collection — Communal collections box 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

Faith Wayne Pearson papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSA 258

Scope and Contents This collection includes clippings and articles pertaining to Pearson’s aviation activities while at Purdue, as well as her involvement in the Purdue engineering program, with the debate team, the WBAA campus radio station, Alpha Chi Omega, her acquaintanceship with Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, and her employment in the campus bookstore. The collection also includes photographs of Pearson's aviation activities, in addition to one photograph of Pearson, circa 1995, a speech she composed detailing...

Dates: 1940-2000; Majority of material found in ca. 1940s

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 502

Scope and Contents The Avanelle (Nell) Kirksey papers document the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher in maternal and infant nutrition. The collection reflects the impact of Kirksey as an educator and researcher, as well as the continued significance of her research on maternal and infant nutrition. The coverage of her work in Egypt and on vitamin B6 is particularly strong. Additionally, the collection is an indication of Kirksey’s ongoing legacy via the research of her graduate...

Dates: 1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 82

Scope and Contents The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by...

Dates: 1847-1949; Majority of material found within 1890-1924; Event: Date acquired: 11/30/1926

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Kassandra Agee Chandler papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 363

Scope and Contents The Kassandra Agee Chandler papers document Chandlers' time as a student at Purdue, with particular focus on her nomination as the first and only African American Homecoming Queen at Purdue. The papers also document the many student activities with which she was involved and her career and alumni involvement. The collection includes personal records, newspaper clippngs, photographs, correspondence, and artifacts. This collection would be useful to researchers interested in student life in...

Dates: 1971 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1977 - 1982

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Beverley Stone papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 466

Abstract

Collection includes biographical documents, correspondence, speech notes and other materials documenting the life of Purdue’s first Dean of Students, Beverley Stone.

Dates: 1934 - 2012

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections