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David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 263

Scope and Contents

The David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings document several Purdue Grand Prix races. Recondings include the 1982 (25th anniversary Grand Prix) along with twelve other races.

Dates

  • 1982 - 2005

Creator

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University or original creator (WLFI television or Insight Media). Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

The Purdue Grand Prix is an annual kart race between university-based teams. David Fuhrman is a member of the Purdue Class of 1981 and the 1981 Purdue Grand Prix winner. He was from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois and was an Aviation major. Fuhrman also won the 2007 race, a 50th anniversary Grand Prix race for alumni who had taken part in the first 25 years of the race (1958-1982).

Extent

1.042 Cubic Feet (One cubic foot box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings is arranged chronologically.

Technical Access Information

Digital copies of materials for most recordsings are available and require appropriate software. Recordings remaining on physical carriers must be migrated to a digital format before use. Contact Purdue University Archives and Special Collections if interested in using this material.

Acquisition Information

Collection materials donated by David Fuhrman on February 8, 2010.

Processing Information

All materials have been housed in an acid-free box.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Related Names

Source

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings
Status
Under Review
Author
Mary A. Sego and Neal Harmeyer
Date
2023-09-14
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2012-10-16: Revised by Elizabeth Wilkinson.
  • 2020-03-18: Collection description updated to new standards by Mary A. Sego.
  • 2023-09-14: Updated collection name from "David Fuhrman's collection of Purdue Grand Prix films" to "David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings." Descriptive notes and subject terms updated.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
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