University Archives. Purdue University Archives

Scope and Contents The Purdue for Life Foundation records consist of material created or collected by the Purdue for Life Foundation. It includes a booklet for the 2023 Purdue Women's Conference.

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...

Content Description This collection contains some of the recorded lectures in the Purdue Lectures in Ethics, Policy, and Science series. It also contains digital flyers and other ephemera.

Scope and Contents The Purdue Memorial Union records contain information regarding the construction of the building, its uses, and promotional materials throughout its existence, including the student petition to raise funds and encourage the Board of Trustees to finish the building when construction was delayed due to World War I. Several pamphlets contain floor plans of the Union and show how the building has changed over the years with new additions.

Abstract Project reports, research director’s calendars and reports, meeting minutes, and other records of the Purdue Research Foundation.

Scope and Contents The Purdue Research Park building records contain information booklets outlining the acquisition of land for the park by the University. The booklets also advertise the space and scope of the park to leaders in industry so that they will utilize the park for their business practices.