Collection on the Purdue University seal
Scope and Contents
The collection on the Purdue University seal documents the evolution of the seal (griffin brand or logo). Materials include correspondence, articles, printed ephemera, artifacts, and Purdue publications, including publications from World War II such as "Purdue serves because Purdue was prepared: Purdue University in the war" by Thomas R. Johnston and a Purdue Alumnus issue from 1943.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Some material in this collection are in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Historical Information
Purdue University was established in 1869 as the land-grant college for the state of Indiana. The university first held classes in 1874.
Extent
1.40 Cubic Feet (1 mss box, 5 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Purdue University--History (Organization)
- Title
- Collection on the Purdue University seal
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Adelle Rogers
- Date
- 2020-03-27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition
Revision Statements
- 2020-03-27: Collection description updated by Adelle Rogers.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu