Box Communal Collections 58

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The University Hall records contain 1877 dedication ceremony invitations, blueprints for the historical marker erected in 1984, and an information pamphlet sent out to alumni requesting donations to the University.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The New Harmony collection contains materials from and information related to the New Harmony community in Southern Indiana and the family of Robert Owen, one of its leaders. The collection includes correspondence, newspapers, illustrations, maps, pamphlets, and historical research about New Harmony.

Scope and Contents New Harmony Supplement. Includes "Equality of sexes first recognized in New Harmony community" and "1500 Hoosiers at New Harmony grip world with centennial idea"

Scope and Contents Includes illustrated article "Indiana will perpetuate memory of New Harmony"

Scope and Contents Includes "A Tale of Mail Coach Days" by Robert Dale Owen

Scope and Contents Includes advertisement by the Rappists offering the property of New Harmony for sale.

Scope and Contents Includes notice that Robert Owen sold his interest in New Harmony.

Scope and Contents Includes untitled article about Robert Owen and the New Harmony settlement.

Scope and Contents Includes "Oration Delivered at New Harmony, Ind., on July 4, 1859, by Richard Owen"

Scope and Contents Includes letter from Robert Dale Owen to the ediotrs of the New York Tribune titled "Shall There be Guarantees for the future, or Shall Restoration be Unconditional?" written May 15, 1866.

Scope and Contents Includes article "A Fatal Draught" about the death of Richard Owen

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the life and career of Professor Emeritus and President of PAQ Services Ernest J. McCormick. The majority of the papers date from 1945 to the late 1980s. The McCormick papers document McCormick’s private life and professional career, particularly his professional activities during his tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers are included, which document McCormick’s academic background, books from his personal library as a child, and materials...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the life and career of Professor Emeritus and President of PAQ Services Ernest J. McCormick. The majority of the papers date from 1945 to the late 1980s. The McCormick papers document McCormick’s private life and professional career, particularly his professional activities during his tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers are included, which document McCormick’s academic background, books from his personal library as a child, and materials...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection documents materials associated with the Occupy Purdue protest movement which centered heavily around topics such as white supremacy and women's and minority empowerment. The collection may be useful for researchers interested in student protests in the twenty-first century.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Miller J. Tonkel papers document Miller Tonkel's time at Purdue University as a student in Civil Engineering.  Negatives and photographs show Purdue University football games and area buildings and landmarks.  Papers include certificates from the Purdue Alumni Association celebrating Tonkel's graduation anniversaries, as well as a leather-bound commencement program from 1942. Artifacts in the collection include a slide rule and a photograph album, the latter of which documents campus events...