University Archives. Purdue University Archives
Collecting Area
Identifier: University Archives
The University Archives preserves materials created through official activities of Purdue University. These records reflect the histories, events, and actions undertaken by university administration, colleges, departments, units, student organizations, and other affiliated groups.
Found in 1110 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
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:
1963-07-09 - 1989-03-31
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
Allan Goecker collection of Purdue University College of Agriculture Academic Programs History
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20201118
Dates:
1869 - 2018
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 Lamda Delta Phi Eta Sigma records
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-085
Dates:
circa 1960-2017
Purdue Alumni Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Alumni Association records contains records from the Alumni Association from 1907 to 2008. The bulk of the collection is correspondence pertaining to membership, bylaw changes, publications, and alumni events. Of particular interest is correspondence between the Alumni Association and the Curtiss Exhibition Company of the Curtiss Areophane Company about the possibility of another exhibition at Purdue, stating that “due to recent improvements in their machine that their aviators are...
Dates:
1907 - 2008
Amelia Earhart Statue dedication program
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20190523
Dates:
April 16, 2009
American Builder and Building Age magazine
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 4
Identifier: 20120816.2
Dates:
March 1936
Amy Tan framed collage
Unprocessed — Box 1 framed item
Identifier: 20111108.1
Dates:
October 19, 2006
Andrey A. Potter papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 527
Scope and Contents
The Andrey A. Potter papers document the career, education, and personal life of nationally renowned engineer and educator Andrey Potter (A.A. Potter). Types of materials in the collection include articles; speeches; surveys; research and lecture notes; certificates, diplomas, and awards; photographs; correspondence; printed material; scrapbooks; medals; ephemera; artifacts; books and manuscripts; obituaries; greeting cards; reports; letterhead; newspaper clippings; and meeting minutes. The...
Dates:
1893 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1930-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1979
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