Purdue Broadside collection
Scope and Contents
This is an artifical collection created by the staff of the Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections. The broadsides and posters included in this collection document sporting events, author talks and lectures, buildings, prominent figures or events in Purdue's history, and other events that have taken place on the West Lafayette campus over the years.
Dates
- Creation: 1892 - 2013
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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.
Extent
1.559 Cubic Feet (Two flat boxes and four oversize folders)
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by size of item and then chronologically.
Access Information
Some broadsides are in fragile condition and will need to be handled very carefully.
Acquisition Information
Collection created by donations from staff, patrons, and alumni.
Processing Information
Materials have been placed in archival boxes and folders. Some materials have been placed in protective sleeves for preservation purposes. Addition 01 was added to the collection in May 2025.
Subject
- Purdue University--History (Organization)
- Purdue University. Libraries (Organization)
- Purdue Boilermakers (Football team) (Organization)
- Purdue University. Band (Organization)
- Purdue Boilermakers (Men's Basketball team) (Organization)
- Tiller, Joe, 1942- (Person)
Genre / Form
- Title
- Purdue Broadside collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Wilkinson, Adelle Rogers, and Sara Pettinger
- Date
- 2025-05-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Third edition. Collection description first created 2011-03-08.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-24: Collection description updated by Adelle Rogers.
- 2025-05-08: Addition 01 added to the collection and collection description updated by Sara Pettinger.
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