The Purdue University Centennial collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 121

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Centennial collection (1968-1969; 0.95 cubic feet) chronicles the year-long commemoration of Purdue’s centennial. Items of interest include congratulatory letters and certificates from state and federal dignitaries and various colleges and universities, proclamations and resolutions passed by state and university officials and representative bodies, booklets commemorating Purdue’s centennial, and the single issue newspaper magazine Hail Purdue ’69. The materials in this collection are organized into a single series by document type.

Dates

Creation: 1968 - 1969

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.

Historical Information

Note written by John Michael Foster

Extent

0.95 Cubic Feet

one mss. box, one flat box other_unmapped

1.00 mss._boxes

1.00 flat_box

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The materials in this collection are organized into a single series by document type.

Physical Access Requirements

No physical restrictions.

Custodial History

Purdue University Libraries to ASC.

Acquisition Information

Records transfer, Office of the President, Purdue University Information Card and Envelope in Box 1, Folder 5 were originally donated to Purdue University Libraries from the estate of Marijane Bowen Adams, date unknown Copies of Hail Purdue ’69 in Box 2 were originally donated to Purdue University Libraries by Dr. Barbara Hanson and David F. Moses, respectively, date unknown.

Processing Information

All materials are housed in acid-free folders and manuscript boxes. Staples and paper clips have been removed from all documents and discarded. Some letters have been placed in protective sleeves.