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Collection of Purdue University postcards

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 39

Scope and Contents

The Collection of Purdue University postcards (1900-2007) documents the changing landscape and buildings of Purdue University over time. Each postcard has been given a unique number and then assigned a subject heading. This is an active collection which will be added to over time.

Dates

  • 1900-2007
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1920s-1950s

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Extent

0.443 Cubic Feet (Two shoe boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The postcards are arranged by subject, the subjects are filed in alphabetical order.

Acquisition Information

Multiple donors and purchases.

Other Descriptive Information

This is an artificial collection created by the Purdue Archives and Special Collections staff. Materials within this collection were either donated or purchased specifically for it.

Processing Information

Additions 10-11 and 14-20 were added to the collection in October 2023.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Collection of Purdue University postcards
Status
In Progress
Author
Elizabeth M. Wilkinson and Sara Pettinger
Date
2023-10-19
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description was first completed November 12, 2010.

Revision Statements

  • 2023-10-19: Additions 10-11 and 14-20 were added to the collection and collection description updated by Sara Pettinger.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839

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