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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 1560 Collections and/or Records:

V. E. Gibbens papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 6, Placement: 27
Identifier: MSA 121
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of one folder which contains publications by V. E. Gibbens.

Dates: 1942 - 1944

Clifford C. Furnas papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 6, Placement: 20
Identifier: MSA 114
Scope and Contents

The papers consists of one folder which contains articles by Clifford C. Furnas.

Dates: 1926 - 1930

Russell G. East collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 6, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 100
Scope and Contents

Memorial booklet for Russell G. East.

Dates: undated

Earl D. Coatney collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 4, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 70
Scope and Contents

Announcement - Commencement Exercises, Purdue University, February Class of 1950.

Dates: 1950

Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 58
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes collection documents the operations of the Board of Trustees. Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include approving the budget of the University, voting to appoint new University presidents, naming buildings, and establishing departments within the University. The collection includes meeting minutes, related documents, and calendars used by the President of the University at meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1865 - 2020

Business Office Memoranda, Purdue University

 Collection — Box 1 shelf
Identifier: UA 88
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Purdue University Rules and Regulations Governing Students collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSK 2
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Rules and Regulations Governing Students collection documents some of the earliest Purdue student rules and regulations. Among the collection are various "Rules and Regulations Governing Students" brochures; pledge forms regulating behavior, "Matriculation Regulations and Pledge," a 1913 Regulations for the Government of Athletics and "Manual of the Corps of Instruction," 1914.Some of the unique rules and regulations found in the collection are; Dormitory...
Dates: circa 1880 - 1950

Schedule of Classes, Purdue University

 Collection — Box 1 shelf
Identifier: UA 99
Scope and Contents

Bound volumes

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Purdue University Office of the Registrar, Degrees Conferred

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 36
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Office of the Registrar, Degrees Conferred (1992-1999; 0.2 cubic feet) provides a statistical breakdown of the various degrees. Included in the reports are degree titles and abbreviatons and historical degree level for the years 1975-1976 to the year being reported. Also included are "degrees by degree title, session and gender;" "degrees by school, degree level, session and gender;" "degrees by school, program, session and gender." Some of the reports provide...
Dates: 1992-1999

College of Technology records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 22
Abstract

Various materials (booklets, annual reports, DVDs)  from departments within the College of Technology

Dates: 1928-2005; Other: Majority of material found in 1980s-2000s

Purdue University College of Science records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 61
Scope and Contents The College of Science records (1886-2009) document the history of the College of Science. Much of the collection is made up of items published either by the college itself, by its departments, or by its faculty. These include brochures and catalogs of the college, research reports, and newsletters concerning college activities. There are also materials that originated from specific departments within the College of Science including department newsletters, event programs, directories, and...
Dates: 1873 - 2023

Collection on the Purdue University seal

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 119
Scope and Contents

The collection on the Purdue University seal documents the evolution of the seal (griffin brand or logo). Materials include correspondence, articles, printed ephemera, artifacts, and Purdue publications, including publications from World War II such as "Purdue serves because Purdue was prepared: Purdue University in the war" by Thomas R. Johnston and a Purdue Alumnus issue from 1943.

Dates: undated

Graduate School Records, Purdue University

 Collection — Box 1 shelf
Identifier: UA 93
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Purdue University Regional Campuses records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 97
Scope and Contents

This collection contains administrative documents, publications, and promotional information relating to the regional campuses of Purdue University and their libraries.

Dates: 1943 - 2008

Joseph Burke Knapp scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 335
Scope and Contents The Joseph Burke Knapp scrapbook contains news clippings, programs, photogaphs, postcards, and other information related to Knapp's senior year at Purdue University.  A popular student and great athlete, much of the scrapbook consists of sports notes, news, photographs, items, pins, and ribbons attached in the beginning of the scrapbook as well as loose materials near the end of the scrapbook.  The scrapbook also includes details about the 1903 train wreck that claimed the lives of several...
Dates: 1900 - 1905

Harrison Hall records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 106
Scope and Contents

The Harrison Hall records contain photographs, slides, and negatives taken during events held at the dormitory. Information regarding the Cavalier Club such as past membership as well as the code and bylaws governing the club can also be found.

Dates: 1978 - 1994

Purdue Residence Hall Council records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 107
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Residence Hall Council Records contains the drafted constitution of the organization as well as meeting minutes over the course of eight years. Attendance logs and budgeting information are included.

Dates: 1975 - 1983

Purdue World War I announcements and publications collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 53, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSP 251
Scope and Contents

The Purdue World War I announcements and publications collection contains several publications regarding the assistance Purdue provided to the United States during its involvement in World War I. Other publications within the collection relate to life at Purdue during this period.

Dates: 1917 - 1919

Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 252
Scope and Contents

The Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection contains several publications regarding Purdue's contributions to the United States Military during World War II. Accelerated wartime course syllabi and other class information offered to those planning on joining the military are located in the collection.

Dates: 1941 - 2006

Office of Future Engineers records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 108
Scope and Contents

The Office of Future Engineers records (2000-2014; 0.25 cubic feet) is a collection of recruitment and admission materials published by Purdue University and the College of Engineering. These materials include booklets, pamphlets, brochures, sample admission letters, slides, and other published items. Materials in this collection are organized into a single series, arranged chronologically.

Dates: 2000 - 2014

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

Class of 1909 Meeting Minutes

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 48, Placement: 03
Identifier: UA 109
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.

Dates: 1905 - 1919; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1909

Fowler Hall records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 54: Series UA 110, Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 110, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 2; Series UA 111, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 4, Placement: 03
Identifier: UA 118
Scope and Contents

The Fowler Hall records contain materials related to the dedication of Eliza Fowler Hall and its organ.

Dates: 1901 - 1923

John Wendling photograph collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 510
Scope and Contents

The John Wendling photograph collection contains photographs and postcards from the international and domestic travels of John Wendling. He took pictures of several places in South America as well as the United States.

Dates: 1939 - 2003

Purdue University LGBTQ+ Student Alliance records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 159
Scope and Contents The Purdue LGBTQ+ Student Alliance records (1994-2015) document the history of LGBTQ student organizations on Purdue’s campus since the mid-1990s. As an umbrella organization for the LGBTQ+ community at Purdue University, the collection contains materials from related relevant entities throughout the years, including the Purdue Ally Association, the LGBT Advisory Board, and the Office of the Dean of Students Diversity Committee. Of particular interest might be the Ally Association Member...
Dates: 1994 - 2015