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Box Communal Collections 68

 Container

Contains 41 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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

Administrative Records, 1907 - 1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182, Series 2
Scope and Contents This series contains records documenting the administrative functions of the Purdue Alumni Association. This includes but is not limited to financial documents, election ballots, registrar records, constitution and by-laws, and officer lists. Also included are committee reports and meeting minutes.
Dates: 1907 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1936

Publisher's Representative Agreement and Supplemental Lists "B" and "E", Circa 1930s

 File — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 06, Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 182, Series 2, File 12
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains records documenting the administrative functions of the Purdue Alumni Association. This includes but is not limited to financial documents, election ballots, registrar records, constitution and by-laws, and officer lists. Also included are committee reports and meeting minutes.
Dates: Circa 1930s

Publications, 1918 - 2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182, Series 4
Scope and Contents This series contains material published by the Purdue Alumni Association (PAA), as well as publications by or about Purdue alumni that were collected by the PAA. Publications include directories for Purdue alumni in chemical industries and working with General Electric; the Purdue Pusher newsletter, Vol. 1 – Vol. 4; the Purdue Patrol Vol. 1 - Vol. 3; Purdue Calendar/Appointment books; annual reports; and business directories for businesses owned and run by Purdue alumni.There are...
Dates: 1918 - 2004

The Purdue Patrol, August 1943 - January 1946

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182, Series 4, File 3
Scope and Contents Three volumes of a supplementary publication to the Purdue Alumnus magazine, published by the Purdue Alumni Association and Purdue University during World War 2. Volume 1 had twelve issues published on a monthly basis, volume 2 had eight issues published on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, and volume 3 had three issues published bi-monthly.
Dates: August 1943 - January 1946

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

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

Philosophy Born of Struggle Conference records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 194
Scope and Contents These records document the Philosophy Born of Struggle Conference, an annual conference relating to the African American philosophy movement. Conference programs, abstracts, speakers, lectures, interviews, and publicity are included along with administrative information and historical perspectives regarding the Conference. Materials for the Struggle and Liberation Today/Lucha y Liberación Hoy virtual confernece sponsondered by the Philosophy Born of Struggle Conference and held in 2021 are also...
Dates: 1989 - 2022

Conference Programs, Flyers, and Documents, 1994 - 2022

 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 - 2022

Sharon Byrkett papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320
Scope and Contents This collection contains awards, certifications, and honors documenting the life and achievements in social work and disability access and awareness of Sharon Byrkett. Of most prominence is a hand-written manuscript by Byrkett titled "Understanding My Disability" written in 1983. Other materials in the collection include a journal from 1967, photo albums and scrapbooks depicting events from her personal life and conferences attended, and craft items made by Byrkett. Digital files include works...
Dates: 1967 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2010

Awards, Certificates, and Honors, 1984 - 2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 2
Scope and Contents This series consists of a number of plaques and awards/certificates Sharon Byrkett received in recognition of her education and advocacy for disibility awareness, one awarded posthumously.
Dates: 1984 - 2010

Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Indiana University, May 13, 1984

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of a number of plaques and awards/certificates Sharon Byrkett received in recognition of her education and advocacy for disibility awareness, one awarded posthumously.
Dates: May 13, 1984

Membership of the Governor's Commission on Planning for People with Disabilities, September 1, 1994

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 3, Item 3
Scope and Contents This certificate recognizes Sharon Kay Arvin Byrkett as a member of the Governor's Commision on Planning for People with Disabilities for a one year period from September 1994 to September 1995.
Dates: September 1, 1994

Muscular Dystrophy Association's recognition as Indiana State recipient certificate, 1994

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 68, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents Certificate of recognition for Sharon Byrkett from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for outstanding achievements and demonstrated success in overcoming the challenges of neuromuscular disease.
Dates: 1994

“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