University Archives. Purdue University Archives
Collecting Area
Identifier: University Archives
The University Archives preserves materials created by or related to Purdue University, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and associated organizations.
Found in 1339 Collections and/or Records:
1954 Purdue University Military Ball dance card
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20160412
Dates:
November 5, 1954
1998 Alamo Bowl collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 65, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 280
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, tickets, brochures and ephemera relating to the 1998 Alamo Bowl.
Dates:
1998
20th century American textile magazines
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20200924.1
Dates:
1919 - 1978
George Ade papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 4
Scope and Contents
The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts.
Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...
Dates:
1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943
Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 254
Scope and Contents
Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.
Dates:
circa 1890-1905
Aerial view of Purdue University postcard
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 28
Identifier: 20170427.2
Dates:
circa 1958 - 1959
Purdue University African American Studies records
Collection — Box 1: Series UA 156, Series 1; Series UA 156, Series 2; Series UA 156, Series 3
Identifier: UA 156
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University African American Studies records contain information and publications related to the African American Studies program at Purdue University, including newsletters, publications, planning and development records, and information about sponsored events dating from the early days of the program in the 1960s through the mid-1980s. Most of the materials in this collection were published under one of the program's previous names, as Africana Studies or Afro-American Studies.
Dates:
July 9, 1963 - November 6, 2019
Agricultural Administration Building records
Collection — Box Communal Collections 60, Placement: 17
Identifier: UA 129
Scope and Contents
The Agricultural Administration Building records contain three copies of the program for the building's dedication on January 14, 1909.
Dates:
January 14, 1909
Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 54
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers document the Purdue Air Race Classic teams' involvement in the race. The papers feature Purdue Air Race Classic team photographs, clippings, correspondence, general race information; including participant lists and race results, Purdue team updates provided throughout the races and Air Race Classic programs which document Purdue's involvement in the races from 1994 – 2005. Some of the miscellaneous materials include a pamphlet from the "Round...
Dates:
1994 - 2005
Al Stewart record collection
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190829
Dates:
ca. 1940-1970
Albert W. Stahl collection, addition 01
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 46
Identifier: 20210309.1
Dates:
1879 - 1887
Collection on Edwin M. Allen
Collection — Box Communal Collections 3, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 41
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains an issue of the Exponent with a front page photograph and short article about E. M. Allen.
Dates:
1928
Alpha Gamma Chapter photographs
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 38
Identifier: 20191028
Dates:
1981 - 1982
Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma records
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-085
Dates:
1960 - 2017
Purdue Alumni Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) records consist of material documenting the history and activity of the PAA. Also included are records relating to the various local and regional Purdue alumni clubs affiliated with the PAA, as well as the records of the PAA’s affiliate organization, the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO).The collection includes correspondence between PAA members, alumni, and outside organizations; PAA election ballots, financial documents, committee reports,...
Dates:
1887 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1948
American Builder and Building Age magazine
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 4
Identifier: 20120816.2
Dates:
March 1936
Ammon Swope collection
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-073
Dates:
Majority of material found within circa 1960-1970
Amy Tan framed collage
Unprocessed — Box 1 framed item
Identifier: 20111108.1
Dates:
October 19, 2006
Anita Shaffer slide collection
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 43
Identifier: 20080128
Dates:
1967
Annual Beta Mu of Beta Theta Pi chapter letter
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-099
Dates:
circa 1912
Silverio Apostol papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 3, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 42
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains publications by Silverio Apostol.
Dates:
1909 - 1928