Purdue Space Day student organization records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 190
Content Description
Includes Flight Space Day booklets (1996-2012), 3.5" floppy discs, individual photographs of participating astronauts, thank you letters, and news clippings.
Dates
- 1996 - 2023
Access Information
The collection is open for research. Some digital files in the Adminstration series have been restricted.
Copyright and Use Information
Portions of material in this collection are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue
University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to
reproduction of materials.
Biographical / Historical
Purdue Space Day was started in 1996 as an outreach program for elementary and middle school students. The Space Day curriculum is focused on STEM and aeronautic education. The program is organized and run by Purdue University students. One of the highlights of Purdue Space Day are the presentations given by current and former astronauts.
Extent
0.0311 Gigabytes
1.042 Cubic Feet (1 cubic foot box)
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
Collection transferred to the Purdue University Libaries Archives and Special Collection by Ann Broughton, January 28, 2013.
Processing Information
The materials were removed from their binding and placed in acid free folders.
- Title
- Purdue Space Day student organization records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ben Parnin
- Date
- 2023-09-12
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- 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
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu