UA. University Archives

Scope and Contents The Agricultural Administration Building records contain three copies of the program for the building's dedication on January 14, 1909.

Scope and Contents Papers of Arthur Hansen, president of Purdue University. The papers include speeches, lecture notes, publications, and related materials. The papers cover a wide variety of topics, such as fluidics, laminar, mechanical engineering, aeronautics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermal engineering, engineering education, higher education and research, race, religion, Purdue Women's Day (1971-1973), land grant universities, campus unrest and civil rights issues at Purdue University (1970s),...

Abstract Clippings, posters, and artifacts documenting activities organized, sponsored or attended by AAARCC.

Scope and Contents Two letters from Benjamin Harrison to Purdue President James Smart, 1896

Abstract Reports and Newsletters documenting the history and activities of the Department of Biochemistry

Scope and Contents Printed materials relating to various buildings on the Purdue University campus.

Scope and Contents The Campus Art Survey records contain reports and inventories of the various paintings and works of art that were present on campus. The reports include the locations of the works of art at that time.

Abstract The Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall Records collection consists of records from or dealing with in some capacity the Men’s Residence Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall. Items not apparently related to the residence hall were probably kept as a means to compare and contrast Cary Quadrangle to other halls at Purdue and in other states. The collection consists of photos, event and club materials, proposed and executed budgets, residence directories, maps of the dorm and rooms, correspondence, residence...

Scope and Contents One certificate of appreciation from the "Headquarters Multinational Corps-Iraq 38th Division Support Command- Task Force Indy." "The Garrison Command Team Proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to Department of Human Resource Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, November 23, 2006. Certificate is signed by Paul V. Foster, Task Force Command Sergeant Major and Marjorie K. Courtney, Task Force Commander.

Scope and Contents This volume contains the Class of 1909 meeting minutes and adopted resolutions relating to class member activities and reunions. Insights into the annual tank scrap between freshmen and sophomores, class business and elections of various positions are described. Class members are listed in the first alumni meeting (pp.76-87). All notes are collected in one bound volume.

Scope and Contents The Class of 1950 Lecture Hall records contain a dedication ceremony invitation as well as an information booklet discussing details of the building.

Abstract Booklets, reports, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, and announcements, published or acquired by the School of Agriculture.

Abstract Administrative books, correspondence, financial records, faculty minutes, reports, and other materials documenting the administration, history, and growth of the College of Agriculture.

Abstract Booklets, constitutions, correspondence, meeting minutes, pamphlets, programs, and reports pertaining to the history, administration, and activities of various associations, fraternities, societies, associated with Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.

Abstract Bulletins, circulars, correspondence, financial records, letter books, research bulletins, and reports documenting the history, administration, and activities of Agricultural Research at Purdue and its predecessor, the Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station.  The vast majority of materials in this collection are related to the Experiment Station.

Abstract Correspondence, Financial Records, Letter Books, Letters, and Reports documenting the history, administration, and activities of Agricultural Extension at Purdue University and its precursor, the Farmers’ Institute.

Abstract Correspondence documenting the history and administration of the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering (Department of Agricultural Engineering) between 1940 and 1950.

Abstract Guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, resource manuals, DVDs, and etc. documenting the service of Purdue’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center and the U.S.D.A.’s Agrbility Program.

Abstract Slides, 1960s-1990s; photographs, negatives, and contact sheets, circa 1960s and 1980s; and film reels (16mm), 1950s-1970s, pertaining to a wide-variety of agricultural subjects.

Abstract Correspondence, books, reports, and a book manuscript documenting the history of Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics (formally Farm Management).

Scope and Contents Purdue University, College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy Extension, Turfgrass Program and Midwest Regional Turf Foundation records (1931-2000; 6 cubic feet) document the work of Purdue agronomist, Dr. William H. Daniel. The records include, financial records, newsletters and research summaries, membership information, and meeting minutes and miscellaneous papers of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, Incorporated. It also includes Turf Conference Proceedings, numerous photographs and...

Abstract Correspondence, field notebooks, photo albums, photographs, reports, slides, soil notebooks, and other materials documenting the history, administration, and activities of the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agronomy.

Abstract Correspondence, Financial Records, Newsletters, and Reports documenting the history and activities of the Department of Animal Sciences, and its precursors, the Departments of Animal Husbandry, Poultry Husbandry, and Dairy Husbandry.