Box Communal Collections 68
Container
Contains 15 Collections and/or Records:
“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
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
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
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
Mary O'Hara papers on Helen Bass Williams
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 311
Overview
This collection documents Dr. Mary O'Hara's research into and relationship with Helen Bass Williams and includes research notes, correspondence, oral history recordings, interview transcripts, and published materials.
Dates:
1951 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2000
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
Jill P. May papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents
The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Education, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members...
Dates:
1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
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 Alumni Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) records consist of material documenting the history and activity of the PAA. Also included are records relating to the various local and regional Purdue alumni clubs affiliated with the PAA, as well as the records of the PAA’s affiliate organization, the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO).The collection includes correspondence between PAA members, alumni, and outside organizations; PAA election ballots, financial documents, committee reports,...
Dates:
1887 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1948