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 1414 Collections and/or Records:
Stephen McNeil films of Purdue University
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20201022
Dates:
1968 - 1969
Steve Sailor collection of Purdue University postcards
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-066
Dates:
circa 1910
Stewart Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110
Scope and Contents
The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.
Dates:
1955 - 1980
R. B. and Lillian Stewart papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0000RBS1
Scope and Contents
Papers of R.B. Stewart (Robert Bruce Stewart) and Lillian Stewart. For 36 years, R. B. Stewart served Purdue University as its chief business officer, obtaining a reputation for his financial prowess. Materials primarily relate to Purdue University, and include speeches, printed material, photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, and documents on trusts and funds and financial matters, band trips, dedications of various Purdue buildings, development of Purdue Calumet, the Stewarts' contributions to...
Dates:
1886 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1980
Joseph G. Stockdale papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 472
Overview
This collection includes documents, manuscripts, theater programs, photographs, scripts, writings, and newspaper clippings relating to Joseph G. Stockdale's education, theater career, writing career, career in higher education, and role as an advocate for the theatre arts and as a mentor to young theatre professionals.
Dates:
1949 - 2006
Stockton family collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 12: Series MSA 213, Series 1, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSA 22
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Purdue alumni James W. Stockton and Ann Stockton, 1919-1947. Includes one postcard of Theta Xi house at Purdue University, one report card for James W. Stockton, and one newspaper clipping on Ann Stockton's injury in the Purdue bleachers collapse.
Dates:
1919 - 1947
Winthrop E. Stone papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 49
Scope and Contents
The Winthrop E. Stone papers (1880s-1990s; 20.75 cubic feet) documents the life of Winthrop E. Stone, his family, and his administration as the fifth president of Purdue University. They feature Stone’s academic career as a chemist and agriculturalist as well as his various policies and endeavors while President at Purdue. They also document his interest in mountaineering. Extensive records of communication and reporting on Stone’s accidental death while mount climbing is also included....
Dates:
1870s-1920s; Other: Date acquired: 12/05/1985
Collection of Student Newspapers at Purdue University
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 99
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Student Newspapers at Purdue University documents newspapers produced by students at Purdue University and the Greater Lafayette area. It primarily features underground newspapers that reflect the counterculture of the 1960s-1970s. Other newspapers, primarily from the 1990s-2000s, feature varying political perspectives. The collection also includes independent student newspapers that focus on apolitical audiences, such as international students. Some newspaper runs were...
Dates:
1930 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1977
Student Recruitment and Orientation materials
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-008
Dates:
circa 1964 - 1966
Student Services, Undergraduate Academic Advising, and Dean of Students records
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-032
Dates:
1983 - 2014
Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence records
Collection — Box Communal Collections 86
Identifier: UA 201
Scope and Contents
The collection contains material created or collected by the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence. It includes fliers and programs for conferences hosted by the center, information sheets on resources available from the center, and copies of the Coaching and Resource Network newsletter "CRN Connect".
Dates:
2022
Arnold Sweet collection on James Barany
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 558
Content Description
Includes one binder of the unpublished manuscript of the history of Purdue's Industrial Engineering Department, a disk of correspondence and working files. Collection also includes a biography/ c.v. of Barany & a document written by Dr. Sweet nominating Dr. Barany for an award. Collection is related to the history of the Industrial Engineering Department at Purdue. Dr. Arnold Sweet was on the committee that was writing a history of Industrial Engineering at Purdue, and Dr. James Barany was...
Dates:
1955 - 2013
T. Lewis Graham collection of Purdue University memorabilia
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-050
Dates:
1938, 1967
Willis A. Tacker papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 537
Content Description
Includes office working file folders alphabetized, publication files, Army files, PH-D dissertations, awards, and certificates related to the establishment of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue in the 1970s and subsequent development of Purdue BME. Also contains research data and photographs of people and of hearts.
Dates:
1966 - 2000
Taiwan University project records, addition 01
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 22
Identifier: 20120816.4
Dates:
undated
Taiwan University project records, addition 02
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20121023.3
Dates:
1955 - 1959
Taiwan University project records, addition 03
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 70
Identifier: 20121024.8
Dates:
1950s
Taiwan University project records, addition 04
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 70
Identifier: 20121025.2
Dates:
1958
Tank scrap postcard
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-061
Dates:
January 21, 1911
Ted Townsend letter on bleachers collapse
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 28
Identifier: 20170321.3
Dates:
February 25, 1947