Box Communal Collections 68
Container
Contains 41 Collections and/or Records:
Eugene A. Cernan "High Flight" poem
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSP 149
Scope and Contents
Copy of "High Flight" poem by John Gillespie Magee Jr., affixed to board. The poem was taken by Eugene A. Cernan on Apollo 10's mission to the moon, May 18 - 26, 1969. It is inscribed by Cernan; "To Mitch Simmons - So as never to forget we took this copy of High Flight to the moon on Apollo X 18-26 May 1969. You above all can appreciate it's significance, Sincerely Gene Cernan."
The letter of authenticity was signed by Cernan on August 25, 2010 and is housed with the poem.
The letter of authenticity was signed by Cernan on August 25, 2010 and is housed with the poem.
Dates:
circa 1969
Conference Programs, Flyers, and Documents, 1994 - 2021
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 194, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series consists of programs and flyers created for each conference year which contain details about conference events. Some conference meetings are not represented in the materials. This series also contains the published work of Leonard Harris, Philosophy Born of Struggle: Anthology of Afro-American Philosophy from 1917.
Dates:
1994 - 2021
Helen Bass Williams timeline, undated
File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 311, Series 3, File 11
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series includes research materials collected and created by Mary O'Hara for her doctoral dissertation on Helen Bass Williams, the Civil Rights Movement, and community organizing. Materials include research notes, correspondence, and annotated articles.
Dates:
undated; Event: 1892 - 1991
Doctoral Research, 1921 - 1960
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447, Series 1
Scope and Contents
These materials document Smith's work towards the completion of a doctorate in speech, with former Indiana governor Henry F. Schricker serving as the primary subject. The majority of the series consists of research conducted by Smith, including speech transcripts, newspaper articles, and publications gathered by Smith; research notes and lists of citations written by Smith; and interviews conducted by Smith. The series also contains papers Smith wrote for other classes on the subject of Henry...
Dates:
1921 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1960
Newspaper Articles on Henry Schricker, 1921-1922, 1941, 1958-1959
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447, Series 1, File 15
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These materials document Smith's work towards the completion of a doctorate in speech, with former Indiana governor Henry F. Schricker serving as the primary subject. The majority of the series consists of research conducted by Smith, including speech transcripts, newspaper articles, and publications gathered by Smith; research notes and lists of citations written by Smith; and interviews conducted by Smith. The series also contains papers Smith wrote for other classes on the subject of Henry...
Dates:
1921-1922, 1941, 1958-1959
“P Band” IN license plate, 2007
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68
Identifier: UA 160, Series 6, Sub-Series 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Artifacts associated with Purdue Bands and Orchestras including novelty merchandise, uniform parts, and other textiles.
Dates:
2007
Fuji Expedition signed cloth 1970, 1970
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68
Identifier: UA 160, Series 6, Sub-Series 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
Has a picture of band members in a Block "P" formation on Mount Fuji
Dates:
1970
D. Richard Smith papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447
Scope and Contents
Extensive research notes and publications related to D. Richard Smith's doctoral dissertation, "The Political Speaking of Henry F. Schricker of Indiana". Subjects of Smith's research include Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker, Indiana politics, and Indiana history. Sources include newspaper articles, speech transcipts, interviews, correspondence, and publications. Also included are earlier papers written by Smith on the subject of Henry F. Schricker.The collection also includes two...
Dates:
1921 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1960
Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 513
Scope and Contents
The Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart contains Freehafer's drafts of her 1983 book "R.B. Stewart and Purdue University" as well as the notes she compiled while researching Stewart, some of the sources she used, the transcript from a 1977 interview with Stewart, notes from two other interviews with Stewart and his oral history transcript, and notes from interviews conducted with Stewart's colleagues.
Dates:
1970 - 1983
Artifacts, 1928 - 2011
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 160, Series 6
Scope and Contents
Artifacts associated with Purdue Bands and Orchestras including novelty merchandise, uniform parts, and other textiles.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1928 - 2011
Marching Band, 1928 - 2011
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 160, Series 6, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Artifacts associated with Purdue Bands and Orchestras including novelty merchandise, uniform parts, and other textiles.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1928 - 2011
Indenture, May 1(?), 1648
File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 105, Item 2
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Piper during the reign of Charles I.
Dates:
1607 - 1769
Indenture, June 8, 1700
File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSP 105, Item 6
Scope and Contents
Signed by Rober Steevens during the reign of William III (aka William and Mary).
Dates:
1607 - 1769
Indenture, May 6, 1714
File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSP 105, Item 7
Scope and Contents
Signed by William Lush during the reign of Queen Anne.
Dates:
1607 - 1769
Research, 1968-2003, undated
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 311, Series 3
Scope and Contents
Series includes research materials collected and created by Mary O'Hara for her doctoral dissertation on Helen Bass Williams, the Civil Rights Movement, and community organizing. Materials include research notes, correspondence, and annotated articles.
Dates:
1968-2003, undated; Event: 1892 - 1991
Purdue University Bands and Orchestras records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 160
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Bands and Orchestras records document the history of the organization from the nineteenth century through the present. Types of materials include documents, newsletters, press clippings, video and audio recordings, photographs, programs, brochures, and artifacts. The records cover the activities of the All-American Marching Band, Jazz Band, Athletic Bands, ensembles, orchestras, and concert bands, in addition to auxiliary organizations, and are a valuable resource on all...
Dates:
circa 1890-2015
R. B. and Lillian Stewart papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0000RBS1
Scope and Contents
Papers of R.B. Stewart (Robert Bruce Stewart) and Lillian Stewart. For 36 years, R. B. Stewart served Purdue University as its chief business officer, obtaining a reputation for his financial prowess. Materials primarily relate to Purdue University, and include speeches, printed material, photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, and documents on trusts and funds and financial matters, band trips, dedications of various Purdue buildings, development of Purdue Calumet, the Stewarts' contributions to...
Dates:
1886 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1980
A. B. Segur papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 371
Scope and Contents
Certificates, diplomas, photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, films and other audio-visual materials on motion and time analysis, industrial management, and engineering. Includes a scrapbook of clippings on the City of Chicago: Bureau of Streets, Civil Service Commission and Police Personnel, assembled by Segur for the Efficiency Division of the Chicago Civil Service Commission, 1912-1913. The papers also include numerous articles and other papers by Segur on motion time analysis and industrial...
Dates:
1900 - 1970
Education, 1900 - 1963
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 371, Series 1
Scope and Contents
This series contains A. B. Segur's high school and college diplomas and related materials as well as professional certifications.
Dates:
1900 - 1963
Photos, 1935, 1973
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 371, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series contains a professional bust photograph of Mr. Segur as well as two photos of Segur and his wife at his 65th class reunion.
Dates:
1935, 1973
Diplomas, 1900 - 1911
File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 371, Series 2, File 1
Scope and Contents
This file contains diplomas from Indiana Common schools, Decatur high school, and Purdue.
Dates:
1900 - 1911
Photo of A. B. Segur, 1935
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68
Identifier: MSA 371, Series 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains a professional bust photograph of Mr. Segur as well as two photos of Segur and his wife at his 65th class reunion.
Dates:
1935
“Purdue Women’s Basketball Unforgettable!” 11” x 17”, NCAA National Champions, 1999
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 160, Series 5, Sub-series 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Women’s Athletics series includes a ledger with records and minutes from the Purdue Women’s Athletic Association meetings, 1925-1928, along with the constitution and by-laws for 1926 and 1931. Also included are volleyball and basketball yearbooks primarily from 1995-2000. Posters in the series feature the 1999 NCAA National Championship team and Big Ten Tourney Champions; “Purdue’s Arch Angels,” Final Four in St. Louis, 2001 and “Rockin’ the Big Dance, Jammin’ to Cleveland,” 2006-2007....
Dates:
1999
"We Believe! Boilers Up to the Challenge,” 17” x 11”, Big Ten Tourney Champions (two copies), 1999 - 2000
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 160, Series 5, Sub-series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Women’s Athletics series includes a ledger with records and minutes from the Purdue Women’s Athletic Association meetings, 1925-1928, along with the constitution and by-laws for 1926 and 1931. Also included are volleyball and basketball yearbooks primarily from 1995-2000. Posters in the series feature the 1999 NCAA National Championship team and Big Ten Tourney Champions; “Purdue’s Arch Angels,” Final Four in St. Louis, 2001 and “Rockin’ the Big Dance, Jammin’ to Cleveland,” 2006-2007....
Dates:
1999 - 2000
“Purdue’s Arch Angels,” 17” x 11”, Final Four in St. Louis (two copies), 2001
Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 160, Series 5, Sub-series 2, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Women’s Athletics series includes a ledger with records and minutes from the Purdue Women’s Athletic Association meetings, 1925-1928, along with the constitution and by-laws for 1926 and 1931. Also included are volleyball and basketball yearbooks primarily from 1995-2000. Posters in the series feature the 1999 NCAA National Championship team and Big Ten Tourney Champions; “Purdue’s Arch Angels,” Final Four in St. Louis, 2001 and “Rockin’ the Big Dance, Jammin’ to Cleveland,” 2006-2007....
Dates:
2001