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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 1588 Collections and/or Records:

George K. Foresman papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 134
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by George K. Foresman.

Dates: 1917

Henry W. Marshall collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 242
Scope and Contents

Article, on Henry Marshall, Purdue Exponent, "Henry W. Marshall," Sunday, May 13, 1928 [illegible, possibly 1923]

Dates: circa 1923

Edward L. Hancock papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 23, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 157
Scope and Contents

The papers include three folders containing articles by Edward Hancock.

Dates: 1903 - 1908

John H. Moriarty papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 276
Scope and Contents

The papers of John Moriarty include newspaper clippings and an article from a Purdue newsletter on his career, articles written by Moriarty, a program from a recognition dinner dated December 4, 1965, letters written to him upon his retirement, his memorial resolution and two obituaries

Dates: 1964 - 1971

Albert A. Hansen papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 23, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSF 158
Scope and Contents

One folder containing articles by Albert Hansen.

Dates: 1924 - 1925

Frank F. Hargrave papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 23, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 162
Scope and Contents

One folder containing two copies of Poems of the Sea, by Frank Hargrave.

Dates: 1936

F. P. McGrath papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 31, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 258
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article and a paper by F. P. McGrath.

Dates: 1923

John M. (Mark) Harris papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 164
Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Mark Harris at the New York Public Library, December 8, 1987.

Dates: 1987

Sigfred M. Hauge papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 167
Scope and Contents

One folder containing the papers of Sigfred Hauge.

Dates: 1926 - 1932

Louis F. Heimlich papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 169
Scope and Contents

One folder containing a publication by Louis Heimlich.

Dates: 1920

Curtis M. Hilliard papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 174
Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of one folder which contains publications by Curtis Hilliard.

Dates: 1912 - 1914

Frank C. Hockema papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 175
Scope and Contents

The collection contains two folders, which contain three publications by Frank Hockema. Also included is an article about him, which appeared in the Purdue Alumnus upon his death in 1956.

Dates: 1936 - 1956

John H. Skinner papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 345
Scope and Contents

Biographical information, family history, family photographs, correspondence, and other documents related to Dr. John H. Skinner.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2007

Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 525
Scope and Contents The Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers contain Aubrey Smith's certificates and letters of recognition for distinguished service to Purdue, a train ticket from 1945, as well as his notebook, masters thesis, doctoral gown, and collection of materials relating to Purdue including a commencement brochure and an issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The papers also contain Doris M. Smith's copy of the Purdue Women's Club program and her notes, poems, and essays from Education 410 and English 551 classes...
Dates: 1928 - 1972

D. Richard Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447
Scope and Contents Extensive research notes and publications related to D. Richard Smith's doctoral dissertation, "The Political Speaking of Henry F. Schricker of Indiana". Subjects of Smith's research include Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker, Indiana politics, and Indiana history. Sources include newspaper articles, speech transcipts, interviews, correspondence, and publications. Also included are earlier papers written by Smith on the subject of Henry F. Schricker.The collection also includes...
Dates: 1921 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1960

Newby Collection on the Arkansas Calendar Stone

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 116
Scope and Contents The Newby Collection on the Arkansas Calendar Stone (circa 1950s-1970s; 4 cubic feet) documents research conducted by members of the Newby family on the Arkansas Calendar Stone. It features sketches and photographs of the Arkansas Calendar Stone, including some photographic prints by Dr. Alexander Marshack, an archaeology scholar. It also includes star maps which compare the drawings on the Arkansas Calendar Stone with the constellations of various cultures, including Hindu, Aztec, Mayan,...
Dates: Other: Date acquired: 12/02/1981

James L. Morrill papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 278
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder containing a publication by James L. Morrill.

Dates: 1960

Ben H. Petty papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 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

Alfred E. Phillips papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 34, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 304
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Alfred Phillips and a article about him [obituary]

Dates: 1888 - 1931

Fowler Courts Residence Hall records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 43
Scope and Contents The Fowler Courts Residence Hall records document the history of Fowler Courts Residence Hall and Fowler House. The records include annual reports, orientation guidebooks and handbooks, faculty fellow directories, yearbooks and calendars. Also included are Purdue Residence Hall dress code standards and guest hours polices from the 1960s-1980s. Historical documents consist of background information on the closing of Harrison Street Courts and the transition to South Campus Courts,...
Dates: circa 1920s - 1993; Majority of material found within 1954 - 1993

David E. Ross papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 188
Scope and Contents The papers of David Ross, inventor, businessman, and chair of the Purdue Board of Trustees. Materials include certificates, deeds and other legal papers, genealogy materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, speeches, photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts documenting the life and career of David Ross. His papers cover a wide variety of subjects relating to his life and various farms and land he owned, and Martin Steel Products, as well as subjects relating to Purdue University, such as...
Dates: 1870 - 1943

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

James B. Shaw papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 384
Scope and Contents

The James B. Shaw papers include Shaw's work on the science of algorithms as part requirement for the Doctor's Degree and various published articles on mathematics.

Dates: 1895 - 1922

David C. Pfendler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 430
Scope and Contents This collection documents David C. Pfendler’s career as a professor and Assistant and later Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. It includes speeches and articles written by Pfendler, correspondence and administrative records, documents for courses that Pfendler attended or taught at Purdue, and files related to committees Pfendler was involved with at Purdue.Also included are speeches and articles written by Earl L. Butz and others which Pfendler...
Dates: 1924 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1974

Stanton S. Shirk papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 376
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the Agriculture class of 1938, including class lists, commencement letters, newspapers, fliers, programs, postcards, alumni materials, and directories.

Dates: 1934 - 1969