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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 1716 Collections and/or Records:

R. W. Noland papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 287
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a pamphlet for which Noland contributed content.

Dates: 1923
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harry A. Noyes papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 288
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles by Harry A. Noyes

Dates: 1914 - 1918
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Clayton R. Orton papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 290
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by C. R. Orton.

Dates: 1919
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert W. Babcock papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 21
Scope and Contents

The Robert W. Babcock papers contain numerous lecture notes on Shakespearean plays, along with margin notations by Professor Babcock. The lecture notes are a rich example of Babcock's engaging teaching style.  There are also publications edited by Babcock, who was the first editor for Purdue University.

Dates: 1920 - 1961; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1939
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George A. Osner papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 292
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles by George A. Osner.

Dates: 1911 - 1918
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William V. Owen papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 293
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains correspondence to Professor Owen from editors of various publications, original manuscripts that had been submitted for publication by Professor Owen, a few photographs of Owen and his family and a 55th wedding anniversary announcement.

Dates: 1968 - 1975
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jacob Papish papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 294
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Jacob Papish. All were published in 1918.

Dates: 1916
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ralph O. Barrett collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 50
Scope and Contents

Certificate of Ralph Orren Barrett's initiation into Alpha Delta Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, April 4, 1927.

Dates: 1927
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Nelson M. Parkhurst papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 296
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Nelson M. Parkhurst.

Dates: 1954
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles R. Barnes papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 70, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 25
Scope and Contents

This collection contains two folders with articles written by Charles Barnes, one folder of letters, and a book written by Barnes.

Dates: 1882 - 1899
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Elliott H. Parfitt papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 295
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by E. H. Parfitt.

Dates: 1923 - 1927
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

DeWitt Buchanan collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 4, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 62
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains papers relating to Dewitt "Buck" Buchanan.

Dates: 1898 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mario N. Pavia papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSF 298
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Mario N. Pavia.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harry H. Peckham papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSF 299
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Harry H. Peckham.

Dates: 1916 - 1917
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William D. Pence papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 301
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and a bulletin by William D. Pence.

Dates: 1901 - 1913
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jack and Alice Rowen Easley collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 99
Scope and Contents

The papers contain correspondence between President Jischke and Alice Rowen Easley, "Aunt Alice says...," a book by Easley and a picture of Easley's son, Mark, with a picture of the framed note from Jischke, which was a Christmas gift to Alice Easley.

Dates: 1995 - 2007
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lawrence A. Downs papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 96
Scope and Contents

The Lawrence A. Downs papers include a thesis with specification drawings, seven albums of news clippings documenting Downs's time working with the Central Illinois Railroad, and a scrapbook documenting his time at Purdue.

Dates: 1894 - 1939
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Clarence W. Driver collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 97
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of many newspaper clippings about the baseball team from 1907-1908, while Driver was on the team, along with his diploma and Gala Week program from 1910.

Dates: 1907 - 1910
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles Ducas papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 98
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of multiple copies of an article by Charles Ducas.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

F. G. Ebel papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 101
Scope and Contents

Ebel, F. G. (1931). Strength Tests of Submarine Rescue Chamber, Report No. 315. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Experimental Model Basin Navy Yard.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Walter L. Eckhouse papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSA 102
Scope and Contents

Eckhouse, Walter L. (1903). Pertinent Purdue Parodies: perpetrated with preposterous premeditation.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Carl E. Egeler papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 103
Scope and Contents

Includes a publication by Egler, and two catalog records for other Egler publications.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William K. Eldridge papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 104
Scope and Contents

Eldridge, W. K. (1914). Comparative Tests of Concrete Columns and Some Deductions Therefrom. Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 34th Annual Report. pp. 239-252. [2 copies]

"William Eldridge, First Graduate of Engineers' School at Purdue, Dies," 1928, no publication information available.

Dates: 1914 - 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Owen F. Evans collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSA 105
Scope and Contents

Tuition Receipt, September 14, 1898

Entrance Fee for year ending June 7, 1899 - $5.00

Incidental Fee, for term ending December 21, 1898 - $5.00

Laboratory and Library Fee, for term ending December 21, 1898 - $6.00 __________________________ Total, $16.00

Dates: 1898 - 1899
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Raymond C. Ewry collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 106
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of biographical information on Raymond C. Ewry, a Purdue alumnus and Olympic track star.

Dates: 1897 - 1988
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections