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 1397 Collections and/or Records:
Orville Redenbacher papers, addition 04
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 6
Identifier: 20150722
Dates:
undated
Orville Redenbacher papers, addition 05
Unprocessed — Box 01
Identifier: 20181002
Dates:
1970 - 1980
Oscar T. Brookins papers
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 71
Identifier: 2024-056
Dates:
May 17, 1968
George A. Osner papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 292
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two folders which contain articles by George A. Osner.
Dates:
1911 - 1918
Albert Overhauser papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 485
Scope and Contents
The Albert Overhauser papers documents the professional work and achievements of Purdue University professor Albert Overhauser. The collection contains correspondence, notebooks, dissertations and theses, grant applications, graphs and figures, published articles, teaching materials, and other items related to Overhauser’s studies at the University of California at Berkeley as well as professional career at Cornell University, the Ford Motor Company, and Purdue University. The collection...
Dates:
circa 1920s - 2011
Owen Hall records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 198
Scope and Contents
The Owen Hall records document the history of Owen Hall, a residence hall on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. The collection includes photographs, guide books, newspaper clippings, administrative documents, and optical disks.
Dates:
1957 - 2007
Richard Owen papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 59
Scope and Contents
The Richard Owen papers document the life and career of Richard Owen, his correspondence, and his administrative recommendations to the Purdue University Trustees. They include materials from Owen's time at Indiana University and Owen's tenure as President of Purdue. They also show Owen's various professions as geologist, professor, and administrator. Types of materials include: books, reports, and letters.Owen's diary records his daily affairs from 1873-1878. Events and topics...
Dates:
1866 - 1878
William V. Owen papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 293
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains correspondence to Professor Owen from editors of various publications, original manuscripts that had been submitted for publication by Professor Owen, a few photographs of Owen and his family and a 55th wedding anniversary announcement.
Dates:
1968 - 1975
Panhellenic Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents
The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.
Dates:
1956 - 2002
Jacob Papish papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 294
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Jacob Papish. All were published in 1918.
Dates:
1916
Elliott H. Parfitt papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 295
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by E. H. Parfitt.
Dates:
1923 - 1927
Nelson M. Parkhurst papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 296
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Nelson M. Parkhurst.
Dates:
1954
Donald L. Parman papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 297
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Donald Parman.
Dates:
1983
Paul T. Isley papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 382
Scope and Contents
Papers of Paul Isley include a scrapbook dated 1914. The scrapbook highlights Isley's four years at Purdue and includes pictures, newspaper articles, report cards, and the 1914 commencement booklet.
Dates:
1910 - 1914
Mario N. Pavia papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSF 298
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Mario N. Pavia.
Dates:
1950
Harry H. Peckham papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSF 299
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Harry H. Peckham.
Dates:
1916 - 1917
William D. Pence papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 301
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and a bulletin by William D. Pence.
Dates:
1901 - 1913
Percy Hauser Wooden Seal of Purdue University
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-017
Dates:
ca. 1890s
E. J. Petry papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSF 302
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by E. J. Petry.
Dates:
1911
Ben H. Petty papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 34, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 303
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and publications edited by or by Ben H. Petty.
Dates:
1923 - 1954
Pharmacy Building records
File — Box Communal Collections 60, Placement: 09
Identifier: UA 121
Scope and Contents
The Pharmacy Building records contain an information pamphlet from the first annual Pharmacy Night. It includes information about the Pharmacy program at Purdue as well as the building and what services were offered within.
Dates:
March 17, 1931
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi charter
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 41
Scope and Contents
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi charter documents the establishment of a chapter at Purdue University in 1971. The charter itself is 13 x 17.5 inches, with the mat and frame, it measures 21 x 25 inches.
Dates:
1971