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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.
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

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

“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