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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 1716 Collections and/or Records:

H. W. Heine papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 170
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by H. W. Heine.

Dates: 1928

Purdue University Executive Vice President and Treasurer records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 37
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Executive Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer’s Office records (1921-2000; 10.5 cubic feet) documents the administrations of Executive Vice President and Treasurers, including Frederick Ford (1974-1998), Kenneth P. Burns (1998-2004), and Morgan Olsen (2004-2008). Other Vice Presidents documented include Howard S. Lyon, John Hicks, Lytle J. Freehafer, and John C. Smalley.  The Records further document campus demonstrations of the late 1960’s to early...
Dates: 1921-2000; Other: Date acquired: 03/02/2010

E. J. Petry papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 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

Office of the Dean of Students. Disability Resource Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 84
Scope and Contents

Various documents related to Purdue early compliance with americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Dean of Students publications, newsletters, guidelines for students with disabilities to obtain print media in accessible formats.

Dates: 1980-2008; Other: Date acquired: 05/10/2014

Purdue Dean of Students office- Co-op Houses records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 85
Scope and Contents

3 ring binder -Cooperatives Questionnaire 1966 Spiral notebook - Reports on Meetings 1941-1946 Reports on meetings 1946 - 1952 Minutes 1974-1979 file: SCA Newspaper '1955 to present' Master copies of Student Cooperative brochures file: Student Cooperative Report 1960-1961

Dates: 1941-1984; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2013

John Purdue artifact collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 1
Scope and Contents The John Purdue Artifacts Collection [1814-1988; 5.2 cubic feet, 1 oversized box, 2 oversized items] consists of personal items, gifts purchased by, and items associated with John Purdue. Items of note include the death mask created by local dentist Anderson M. Moore upon the death of Purdue; a partial set of wedding china purchased by Purdue for his business partner Lazarus M. Brown; a flag used by the Purdue Rifles, a Civil War militia that Purdue founded; and personal items owned by John...
Dates: 1814 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1922

T. F. Mason review

 Collection — Communal collections box 30, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 247
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder, which contains a review by T. F. Mason.

Dates: 1933

Larnard "Lon" Mann collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 30, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 241
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder, which contains an article about Lon Mann.

Dates: 1931

College of Science photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 81
Dates: Other: Date acquired: 07/09/2007

Charles H. B. Hotchkiss papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 181
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a publication co-written by Charles Hotchkiss.

Dates: 1926

William J. Jones papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 26, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 199
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of one folder containing publications by William Jones, and one folder with correspondence and articles pertaining to Feeding Stuff Laws at the state (Indiana) and federal levels.

Dates: 1904 - 1912

The Charles Pankow Foundation Collection on Charles Pankow

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 135
Scope and Contents

The Charles Pankow Foundation collection on Charles Pankow reflects the life of Charles J. Pankow and his contribution to the construction industry. It is a compilation of news articles on Pankow himself, the people associated with Pankow Companies and Pankow Foundation, papers, projects undertaken by Pankow Group of Companies. Information regarding the biography of Charles Pankow, A Better Way to Build, is also included.

Dates: 1950 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012

Purdue University. Dean of Students--Mortar Board--Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 105
Scope and Contents

office files for Mortar Board files and 'Housing slides'

Dates: 1950 - 2001; Other: Date acquired: 02/10/2012

Office of the Dean of Students, Student Activities and Organizations, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 39
Scope and Contents

Election Report Forms for student organizations

Dates: 1973-2008; Other: Majority of material found in 1986-2008; Other: Date acquired: 01/07/2014

Karl Lark-Horovitz papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 27, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 217
Scope and Contents

Papers of Karl Lark-Horovitz. [Note: sometimes referred to as Karl Lark-Horowitz.]

Dates: 1948 - 1958

Lloyd D. Miller papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 31, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSF 268
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains biographical information on Professor Lloyd D. Miller and an announcement of the AVID (Audio-Visual Instruction Directors) of Indiana Merit Award, 1967 which was presented to Lloyd D. Miller.

Dates: 1967 - 1968

James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 28
Scope and Contents

The James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950 contains memorabilia from the Class of 1950's days at Purdue. Types of material include dance cards, newspaper clippings, event programs and playbills, along with photographs, record albums, and artifacts.

Dates: 1946 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1950

Allen G. Philips papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 34, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 305
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Allen G. Philips.

Dates: 1916 - 1922

Donald L. Parman papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 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

William E. "Pinky" Newell papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 284
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by and about William E. Newell.

Dates: 1984 - 1992

Elwood Murray papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 280
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Elwood Murray.

Dates: 1929

Fred Morley papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 277
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a publication by Fred Morley.

Dates: 1899

James H. Smart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 48
Scope and Contents The James H. Smart papers (1874-1977; 3.4 cubic feet) primarily document James H. Smart’s term as president of Purdue University (1883-1900). The majority of the papers are in the form of letter books (1881-1899). The letter book from 1881-1885 begins with President Emerson E. White; the greater part is by James. H. Smart. The letters are primarily written by Smart, although some are written by his secretary L.D. Swan as well as vice-president Winthrop E. Stone in his absence....
Dates: 1874-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1883-1900

Charles Edward Jack collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 8, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 40
Scope and Contents

The Charles Edward Jack collection consists of two Purdue University identification cards and a letter from the Purdue University Office of the Director of Admissions.

Dates: 1942 - 1943

Gary J. Glazer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 31
Scope and Contents The Gary J. Glazer papers document Gary J. Glazer’s student life at Purdue from 1964 to 1967. He was active in the Owen Hall Hussar Club and most of the collection relates to his activities with this club. There are also materials related to the Purdue Boilermaker football team playing in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Types of materials include printed materials, photographs, ephemera including pins and patches, cords, caps, and plaques. Purdue traditions are documented here, such as the Senior Cords...
Dates: 1964 - 1967