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Purdue University Architect records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 154

Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Architect records contain images in varying media formats of Purdue University buildings and landscapes. Reports from the University Architect’s office regarding the different buildings on the West Lafayette as well as satellite campus located within the State of Indiana can also been found.

Dates

  • 1949 - 2012

Creator

Access Information

The 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

Scholer Corp. LLC was the primary architecture firm utlized by Purdue University from 1920 to 1999. The Office of the University Architect, previously located in Freehafer Hall, was responsible for presenting designs for new buildings and landscape architecture for all Purdue Campuses to the Board of Trustees and other University affiliates.

Extent

10.125 Cubic Feet (6 Cubic Foot Boxes 1 Large Flatbox 15 Large Folders Several Oversized Images )

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following 5 series with the first having 6 sub-series:
  1. Images
  2. AV Materials
  3. Artifacts
  4. Printed Materials
  5. Reports

Creator

Title
Purdue University Architect records
Status
Under Revision
Author
Jon Hathaway
Date
2018-03-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839