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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 1465 Collections and/or Records:

Aaron B. Cole papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 73
Scope and Contents

Cole, A. B. (1919). Electric Railway Freight Haulage. AERA, vol. 8, no. 2, September, pp. 268-273.

Dates: undated

Emerson E. White letter book

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 86
Scope and Contents

Letter book of Emerson E. White, Purdue's president from 1876 to 1883, documenting all of White's correspondence from 1877 to 1881.  Includes index of correspondents.  Some pages are faded.

Dates: 1877 - 1882

Harold M. Jacklin papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 25, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 189
Scope and Contents

Papers of Harold Jacklin, Purdue faculty member. The papers primarily consist of research papers by Jacklin or collected by him, on automotive vehicles, motors, and engines. Includes papers from Purdue University Automotive Service Conferences as well as information on the Jacklin High Speed Indicator. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates: 1928 - 1932

William F. Collar collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 74
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Collar's 1903 Purdue University tuition receipt ($20.00 total amount) and an article by him.

Dates: undated

H. W. Cope papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 75
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an article by H.W. Cope.

Dates: 1925

Harry T. Cory papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 76
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of articles written by Harry Cory.

Dates: 1913 - 1916

Charles Cottingham papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSA 77
Scope and Contents Poetry written by Charles Cottingham, "Engineer, Writer, Lecturer": "William Holmes McGuffey" "To A McGuffey Teacher" "At Birthplace of William Holmes McGuffey" "Tablet in Los Angeles Library" The above appear on the first sheet. On the back of that sheet is a copy of a cable address "Edison, New York," Orange, New York, April 26, 1914 [Thomas A. Edison writes of the harmful effects of cigarettes, and he states, "I employ no person who smokes cigarettes."] "Why...
Dates: 1942 - 1952

Anthony B. Cox papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 79
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains two articles by Anthony B. Cox.

Dates: 1924

Charles W. Cox collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 80
Scope and Contents

Notebook - Ross Camp, ten weeks of surveying, Summer 1936

Paper presented by Edmund S. Conklin, Professor of Psychology at Indiana University; "Department Management," presented at the State Meeting of the Indiana Chapters of the American Association of University Professors at Purdue University, December 11, 1937. Distributed to the faculty by Edward C. Elliott, January 5, 1937.

Dates: 1936 - 1937

Clifford Crowell papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 82
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet - The Crowell Mill: a satisfactory machine for coarse and fine grinding. San Antonio, Texas: Crowell Engineering Association

Dates: undated

Dalton C. Croy collection

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 83
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of various certificates presented to Dalton C. Croy, along with papers related to his appointment as Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve, Acceptance and Oath of Office.

Dates: 1935 - 1987

Purdue University Historical Materials, Gala Week

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 56
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of Gala Week booklets, which contain the schedule of events, to less formal schedules of events in the form of flyers.  The schedules begin in the 1930s, but there are none for the 1970s, and there are many gaps.

Dates: 1896-2003; Other: Majority of material found in 1916-1939

Purdue University Historical Materials, Memorial Day celebration

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: UA 57
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of pamphlets and programs of Memorial Day activities that took place on the campusof Purdue University.

Dates: 1899-1944

College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 26
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Records (1890-2010; 27.4 cubic feet) documents the history, administration, and activities of agricultural extension work carried out by Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.  The collection includes correspondence (1910s-1950s), financial records (1900s-1930s), letter books (1890s-1900s), reports (1910s-1950s, 1970s), and director, county agent, and Boys’ and Girls’ (4-H) Club materials (1910s-1950s).

Dates: 1890 - 2010; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 155
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Records (1904-1984; 1.2 cubic feet) includes correspondence (1941-1950), event programs (1900s-1940s), and other items related to the history, administration, and activities of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University.

Dates: 1904-1984; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

College of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, records

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: UA 14
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, Records (1977-1984; .2 cubic feet) documents the history and administration of the Department of Food Science.  The collection includes a directory, one pamphlet, and two reports.

Dates: 1977-1984; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

College of Agriculture Department of Entomology records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 23
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture Department of Entomology records (1931-1993) consists of correspondence (1940-1949), Experiment Station Reports (1931-1945), and other materials (circa 1930s-1990s) documenting the history, administration, and activities of the entomology program at Purdue University.

Dates: 1931-1993

Alton A. Lindsey papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSF 225
Scope and Contents The Alton A. Lindsey papers (1921-2000; 0.5 cubic feet) document the life, academic and scientific career, and publication history of Alton A. Lindsey. They feature publications and maps regarding geographical areas Lindsey studied, including the Lindsey Islands in Antarctica, the Ross Biological Reserve in Indiana, and Pine Hills Preserve in Indiana. Some of the ecological papers were authored by scholars other than Lindsey. Types of materials include: vitas, photographs, publications,...
Dates: 1921 - 2000

College of Agriculture, Department of Botany & Plant Pathology, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 21
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Records (1918-1984; 1.4 cubic feet) consists of correspondence (1937-1950), applicant materials (1910s-1930s), two reports for the academic years 1981/82 and 1983/84, and other materials.

Dates: 1918-1984

College of Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 18
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry, Records (1936-2010; 1.0 cubic feet) consists of correspondence, 1936-1950; two reports for the academic years 1981/82 and 1983/84; and several department newsletters published between 2002 and 2010.

Dates: 1936 - 2010

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

College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 13
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Administration of the College of Agriculture, Records consists of correspondence relating to the history, administration, and work of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE), a bound book consisted of numerous issues of the "Agricultural and Biological Enginnering Newsletter", and photographs of previous experiments, faculty, students, and Distinguished Industrial Lecture guest speakers.

Dates: 1940-1950

Donald R. Mallett papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSF 561
Scope and Contents

Papers of Donald Mallett, including notes, speeches, student evaluations, and related papers. The bulk of the papers are notes for speeches by Mallett on a variety of topics such as student life and education, the military, the government, communism, socialism, the ROTC, and women. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates: 1946 - 1970

William C. Curd papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 86
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an article by William Curd and a letter addressed to the Purdue Alumni Association.

Dates: 1921 - 1922

C. C. Custer papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 87
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by C. C. Custer.

Dates: 1931