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Purdue University Archives & Special Collections Artifacts collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 4

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Artifact collection (1880-2000, 8 cubic feet) documents different historical aspects of Purdue University. Each artifact has been given a unique number and then organized by size, and sometimes format, in boxes. The items are of various sizes in various formats, but all have a Purdue connection. Some examples are a salt and pepper shaker set, handkerchief, window decals, and silver tea spoons. Many items demonstrate the evolution of Purdue iconography such as the griffin seal or Purdue Pete. This is an active collection and will be frequently added to on an ongoing basis

Dates

  • 1880-2008
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1950s-1990s

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Gloves may need to be worn when handling some of the artifacts.

Extent

10.00 Cubic Feet (22 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by size and dimensions of the artifacts.

Method of Acquisition

Multiple donors and purchases.

Processing Information

All materials have been housed in inert polyester sleeves, acid-free tissue, and acid-free boxes as needed
Title
Purdue University Archives & Special Collections Artifacts collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Angela Day and Elizabeth Wilkinson
Date
12/03/2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839