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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 1588 Collections and/or Records:

College of Science photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 81
Dates: Other: Date acquired: 07/09/2007

Dean of Women records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 41
Scope and Contents The Dean of Women Office records (1958 – 1986; 6.35 cubic feet) document the official records of the Office of the Dean of Women, including correspondence, budgets, organization records, annual reports, and affiliated professional organizations. The Date File, which is a copy of outgoing mail from the Dean, offers researchers a glimpse into the day-to-day duties of the Dean of Women. However, any Date File that may have existed prior to 1960 is not included in these records, and there is a...
Dates: 1960-1974; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009

Purdue University Recordings collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 101
Dates: 1948; 1912-October 29, 2009

Charles H. B. Hotchkiss papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 24, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 181
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a publication co-written by Charles Hotchkiss.

Dates: 1926

College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 27
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, Records (1879-2011; 18.1 cubic feet) includes correspondence, field notebooks, photographs, reports, slides, and other materials documenting the work of the department.

Dates: 1879-2011; Other: Date acquired: 08/02/2008

William J. Jones papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 26, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 199
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of one folder containing publications by William Jones, and one folder with correspondence and articles pertaining to Feeding Stuff Laws at the state (Indiana) and federal levels.

Dates: 1904 - 1912

The Charles Pankow Foundation Collection on Charles Pankow

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 135
Scope and Contents

The Charles Pankow Foundation collection on Charles Pankow reflects the life of Charles J. Pankow and his contribution to the construction industry. It is a compilation of news articles on Pankow himself, the people associated with Pankow Companies and Pankow Foundation, papers, projects undertaken by Pankow Group of Companies. Information regarding the biography of Charles Pankow, A Better Way to Build, is also included.

Dates: 1950 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012

Daniel T. MacDougal papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 29, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 236
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders containing articles and publications by Daniel MacDougal, including copies of the first thesis presented to the faculty of Purdue University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1897.

Dates: 1897 - 1908

Purdue University. Dean of Students--Mortar Board--Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 105
Scope and Contents

office files for Mortar Board files and 'Housing slides'

Dates: 1950 - 2001; Other: Date acquired: 02/10/2012

Office of the Dean of Students, Student Activities and Organizations, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 39
Scope and Contents

Election Report Forms for student organizations

Dates: 1973-2008; Other: Majority of material found in 1986-2008; Other: Date acquired: 01/07/2014

Karl Lark-Horovitz papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 27, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 217
Scope and Contents

Papers of Karl Lark-Horovitz. [Note: sometimes referred to as Karl Lark-Horowitz.]

Dates: 1948 - 1958

Lloyd D. Miller papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 31, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSF 268
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains biographical information on Professor Lloyd D. Miller and an announcement of the AVID (Audio-Visual Instruction Directors) of Indiana Merit Award, 1967 which was presented to Lloyd D. Miller.

Dates: 1967 - 1968

Collection of Purdue University postcards

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 39
Scope and Contents

The Collection of Purdue University postcards (1900-2007) documents the changing landscape and buildings of Purdue University over time. Each postcard has been given a unique number and then assigned a subject heading. This is an active collection which will be added to over time.

Dates: 1900-2007; Other: Majority of material found in 1920s-1950s

James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 28
Scope and Contents

The James Blakesley Collection on the Class of 1950 contains memorabilia from the Class of 1950's days at Purdue. Types of material include dance cards, newspaper clippings, event programs and playbills, along with photographs, record albums, and artifacts.

Dates: 1946 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1950

Allen G. Philips papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 34, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 305
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by Allen G. Philips.

Dates: 1916 - 1922

Donald L. Parman papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 297
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Donald Parman.

Dates: 1983

William E. "Pinky" Newell papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSF 284
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by and about William E. Newell.

Dates: 1984 - 1992

Elwood Murray papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 280
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Elwood Murray.

Dates: 1929

Charles B. Murphy papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 279
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of three folders which contain publications by Charles B. Murphy.

Dates: 1929 - 1931

Fred Morley papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 32, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 277
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a publication by Fred Morley.

Dates: 1899

James H. Smart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 48
Scope and Contents The James H. Smart papers (1874-1977; 3.4 cubic feet) primarily document James H. Smart’s term as president of Purdue University (1883-1900). The majority of the papers are in the form of letter books (1881-1899). The letter book from 1881-1885 begins with President Emerson E. White; the greater part is by James. H. Smart. The letters are primarily written by Smart, although some are written by his secretary L.D. Swan as well as vice-president Winthrop E. Stone in his absence....
Dates: 1874-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1883-1900

Charles Edward Jack collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 8, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 40
Scope and Contents

The Charles Edward Jack collection consists of two Purdue University identification cards and a letter from the Purdue University Office of the Director of Admissions.

Dates: 1942 - 1943

Gary J. Glazer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 31
Scope and Contents The Gary J. Glazer papers document Gary J. Glazer’s student life at Purdue from 1964 to 1967. He was active in the Owen Hall Hussar Club and most of the collection relates to his activities with this club. There are also materials related to the Purdue Boilermaker football team playing in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Types of materials include printed materials, photographs, ephemera including pins and patches, cords, caps, and plaques. Purdue traditions are documented here, such as the Senior Cords...
Dates: 1964 - 1967

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 1
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection documents the history of Purdue University. The collection consists of recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with individuals associated with Purdue University.

Dates: 2006-

John Frederick Fessler papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 21, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 130
Scope and Contents

Curriculum vitae for John Fessler, circa 1990s.

Dates: 1990 - 1999; Other: Date acquired: 10/04/2008