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:
Collection on the Unfinished Block P Statue
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 195
Content Description
This collection contains documents relating to the planning, fundraising, and creation of the Unfinished Block P Statue. It also includes the Unfinished Block P Statue archived website.
Dates:
2007 - 2024
University Hall poster print
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 23
Identifier: 20150713
Dates:
undated
University Hall records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 151
Scope and Contents
The University Hall records contain 1877 dedication ceremony invitations, blueprints for the historical marker erected in 1984, and an information pamphlet sent out to alumni requesting donations to the University.
Dates:
1877 - 1984
University Photographic Services photos
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 78
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised primarily of negatives and occasional photographs that were produced and maintained through the work of Purdue University’s Photographic Services division, which provided photography services on campus. Subjects vary widely and include faculty and staff, student activities, major athletic and cultural events, campus buildings, and department-related materials. Most of these images were produced between the mid-1940s and the mid-1980s. In some cases, negatives are...
Dates:
1839-2004; Majority of material found in 1910-2000
University Residences records
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 48
Identifier: 20210128.1
Dates:
1978 - 1988
U.S. Naval Training School at Purdue booklet
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-123
Dates:
December 8, 1943
U.S. Naval Training School brochure
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 14
Identifier: 20080301
Dates:
June 8, 1944
Dale Van Pelt papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 16
Scope and Contents
The Dale Van Pelt papers document Van Pelt's time as a student at Purdue University. His notes from a Botany class include small drawings and sketches. The diary includes descriptions of friends, local places, and daily activities. The diary and notes give a sample of early student life at Purdue.
Dates:
1891 - 1892
Leslie L. and Ruth G. Vaught papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 362
Scope and Contents
Papers of Leslie Vaught and Ruth Vaught documenting Purdue student life in the 1920s and 1930s. Types of materials include papers, ephemera, photographs, and artifacts (primarily Purdue memorabilia such as Reamer boards and clothing such as sweaters and hats, also called beanies or pots.) Includes information on the Ross Surveying Camp.
Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.
Dates:
circa 1928-1932
Veterinary medicine notebook
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-004
Dates:
circa 1907
Video and Multimedia Production Services photos
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 148
Abstract
Photographs, slides, and negatives documenting the activities of Purdue’s Video and Multimedia Production Services from 1956 to 1977.
Dates:
1956 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969
Virginia Nilles collection on Virginia Claypool Meredith
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-069
Dates:
1892 - 1928
W. P. Kippel papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 389
Scope and Contents
The W. P. Klippel papers document Klippel's research and work related to light, eyes, and glass. This includes laboratory assignments on topics of illumination, ballistic calibrations, double bridge resistance, circuits, experiment abstracts, and problems in thermodynamics. Also includes publications, including an information booklet from the Allegheny County Soldiers' Memorial, The Eye-Comfort System of Indirect Illumination caatalog B, Haskins Glass Company "A New Creation of Lighting...
Dates:
1911 - 1915
H. L. Watson papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 40, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 409
Scope and Contents
Notes on Mechanism
Dates:
1914
Wayne Johnson collection of Tarkington Hall materials
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 46
Identifier: 20150918.1
Dates:
1961 - 1963
WBAA Photos of Staff and Studio
Collection — Box Communal Collections 56, Placement: 06, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 263
Scope and Contents
The collection includes six black and white photos of WBAA staff and surrounding studio in the 1950's. The collection may be useful for researchers interested in Purdue University and WBAA.
Dates:
1950 - 1957
WBAA Public Radio records, addition 05
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-044
WBAA Public Radio records, addition 06
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-045
WBAA Public Radio records, addition 07
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 39
Identifier: 2022-074
Dates:
undated
Francis M. Webster papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 40, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 410
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of fFour folders containing publications by Francis M. Webster.
Dates:
1880 - 1903