David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings
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
- Creation: 1982 - 2005
Creator
- Fuhrman, David, 1957- (Person)
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
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.
Source
- Fuhrman, David, 1957- (Donor, Person)
Subject
- Purdue University--History (Organization)
- Purdue Grand Prix (Organization)
- 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.
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