University Archives. Purdue University Archives

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The collection includes materials created or collected by Sallie May Glick during her time as a student at Purdue University and document her academics and personal interests at the time. Materials include her specimen book from a botany course with Professor Sarah Oren, grade report, program from a Purdue event, and tickets and playbills for the Thalian Dramatic Club performances where Glick was a cast member.

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology records document the historical background of the department, the Purdue University Airport, and key moments in the history of aviation in Tippecanoe County. Scrapbooks compiled by the department provide a rich collection of photographs and news clippings which highlight key historical moments, individuals, additions of labs and simulators, and aircraft at the Purdue University Airport. Publications among the...

Scope and Contents The collection includes papers belonging to the Glick and Prosser family, primarily those who were relatives of Sallie M. Glick and John Prosser. Materials include typed genealogies of the Glick family and the McCutcheons, who were descendants of the Glick's, a family tree for the Prosser's, photographs of Prosser children and Sallie and John Prosser's home town of Devil's Lake, and several deeds and receipts predominantly from Ohio that were likely inherited by John Prosser from his...

Scope and Contents The Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook documents the academic, military, personal and social activities of an Engineering student while on Purdue University's campus from 1936-1939, as well as various aspects of his life prior to college from 1917-1936. Keck titled the scrapbook, "Scraps and Snaps, May 27, 1917 - August 1, 1939," but most of the content is from his time at Purdue, 1936-1939.The scrapbook contains many unique photographs of campus and events from the 1930s. Some of the...

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Public Records Administrator records (1898-1988; .5 cf) includes four personnel files of notable Purdue University faculty or staff: Herbert C. Brown, Amelia Earhart, Lillian Gilbreth, and Andrey Potter. There is also a ledger concerning hours worked by Purdue University staff from 1898-1904, and a record of the state Field Examination of Purdue financial records from 1942-1943. Personnel files contain personnel cards concerning a faculty member’s work history and...

Scope and Contents The Edward C. Elliott Papers (1890-1975; 22.8 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of educator and former Purdue University President Edward Elliott. The majority of the papers date from 1940 to 1960. The papers reflect the original order as they were received from Elliott and his family, and therefore have not been divided into series or subject areas. The Elliott Papers document Elliott's education and career, particularly his tenure as President of Purdue University (1922-1945),...

Scope and Contents The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the professional and personal life of Ernest McCormick. The majority of the collection covers his professional career, including the records of professional associations that Ernest belonged to; work he completed for the United Stated military, committees and panels to which he was appointed, Purdue University, and his own company PAQ Services, Inc.; and publications written or collected by Ernest on the subject of human factors engineering,...

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The Purdue University School of Industrial Engineering records related to the Gilbreth Library includes materials created or collected by the School of Industrial Engineering that documents the maintenance, management, and research interest in the Gilbreth Library collection and space that was previously housed in the School of Industrial Engineering.

Scope and Contents The College of Health and Human Sciences records document the historical background of the college; included are many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia.  Also included are annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material; with a focus on work simplification practices or interviews involving key individuals from the college’s history, newspaper clippings, publicity, department brochures and pamphlets, newsletters and miscellaneous material. ...

Scope and Contents The Larry Gee papers and space memorabilia document Larry Gee's 22 year career as an engineer in the aerospace industry. Memorabilia and artifacts include commemorative space flight flags, Space Shuttle Mission patches, commemorative pins, Apollo 11 anniversary memorabilia, Columbia commemorative coin, DVDs, astronaut space shuttle crew photographs, data sheets, awards, certificates, newsletters and various documents from Gee's work with Space Shuttle main engines, Atlas engines, Delta...

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The Purdue University, Time and Motion Study Laboratory records, consist of films produced by the laboratory highlighting time and motion study research being conducted at Purdue University. Also included are materials produced by the Farm Work Simplification Laboratory.

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Documents, photographs, letters, scrapbooks, correspondence, biographical material, speeches, artifacts, and subject files documenting the career of Earl L. Butz as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1971-1976.

Scope and Contents The College of Agriculture, Short and Winter Courses, records (1889-1974; 12.2 cubic feet) consists of administrative files (including correspondence, directories, financial records, newsletters, publicity materials, questionnaires, scholarship information and records, etc.), 1948-1967; correspondence, 1917-1920, 1942-1950; programs, announcements, etc., 1900s-1940s; and other materials documenting the history, activities, and administration of agricultural Short and Winter Courses at Purdue...

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This collection includes issues of The Purdue Exponent student newspaper.

Scope and Contents The Purdue Artifact collection (1880-2000, 8 cubic feet) documents different historical aspects of Purdue University. Each artifact has been given a unique number and then organized by size, and sometimes format, in boxes. The items are of various sizes in various formats, but all have a Purdue connection. Some examples are a salt and pepper shaker set, handkerchief, window decals, and silver tea spoons. Many items demonstrate the evolution of Purdue iconography such as the griffin seal or...

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This is an artificial collection created by Purdue Libraries and Special Collections over the years. This collection will be added to periodically.

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The Purdue University Theatre records contains playbills, posters, and photos from the Purdue Theatre and other student theatre productions. The collection also contains programs from Convocations.

Scope and Contents The Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall Records collection consists of records from or dealing with in some capacity the Men’s Residence Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall. The collection consists of photos, event and club materials, proposed and executed budgets, residence directories, maps of the dorm and rooms, correspondence, residence hall pamphlets, newspaper articles, administration documentation, and some oversized objects and artifacts. The items demonstrate the activities that occurred at...

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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.

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Publications, artifacts, scrapbook, and other materials documenting the life, work, and legacy of Purdue Agriculture Professor William C. Latta.

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Collection mMaterials include correspondence, images, publications, interviews, and notes concerning the life of early Purdue agriculture educator William C. Latta. The majority of items are photocopies.

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Faculty and Senate records document the activities of Purdue's Faculty Meetings (1874-1964), Executive Council (1916-1964), and University Senate (1964-Present). Much of the collection is drawn from the records of the Secretary of Faculties, who has historically been responsible for secretarial functions related to these bodies as well as various administrative and faculty committees. The bulk of the records in this collection consist of minutes, documents, and agendas...

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials that document Dr. Berenice Carroll’s work at Purdue and her involvement in activist organizations in the Greater Lafayette area. It includes email print outs, event fliers, event planning materials, and background information (mainly clippings, articles, and listerv activity) on social justice issues. The collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes, and other materials that capture her activities on various administrative committees and as director...