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Box Communal Collections 71

 Container

Contains 19 Results:

Independent Student Newspapers, 1930 - 1985, bulk: 1967 - 1985

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 99, Series 2
Scope and Contents

The Independent Student Newspapers consist of newspapers that focus on current events in the Purdue University and Greater Lafayette area. They do not provide substantial political commentary or subversive content. Instead, they target particular subgroups of the Purdue University student body.

Dates: 1930 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1985

Personal materials, 1870s-1920s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Winthrop E. Stone papers (1880s-1990s; 20.75 cubic feet) documents the life of Winthrop E. Stone, his family, and his administration as the fifth president of Purdue University.  They feature Stone’s academic career as a chemist and agriculturalist as well as his various policies and endeavors while President at Purdue.  They also document his interest in mountaineering.  Extensive records of communication and reporting on Stone’s accidental death while mount climbing is also included....
Dates: 1870s-1920s

Miscellaneous, 1890s-1920s

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 45
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Winthrop E. Stone papers (1880s-1990s; 20.75 cubic feet) documents the life of Winthrop E. Stone, his family, and his administration as the fifth president of Purdue University.  They feature Stone’s academic career as a chemist and agriculturalist as well as his various policies and endeavors while President at Purdue.  They also document his interest in mountaineering.  Extensive records of communication and reporting on Stone’s accidental death while mount climbing is also included....
Dates: 1890s-1920s

Robert Marks papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 71
Identifier: MSA 383
Scope and Contents

Graphical drawing of a calculus problem titled, "Punching Machine Drive: Shaft."

Dates: 1951

William M. Hepburn papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 173
Scope and Contents This collection includes materials related to Hepburn's research and work at Purdue University Libraries, including materials on Purdue history, Purdue faculty members, the Purdue Library system, and various individuals affiliated with Purdue history such as Charles Major, Bruce Rogers, and Richard Owen. The collection also includes Hepburn's personal and professional correspondence, personal documents such as a passport and articles on Hepburn's birthplace, a collection of books, and...
Dates: circa 1828-1963

Winthrop E. Stone papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 49
Scope and Contents The Winthrop E. Stone papers (1880s-1990s; 20.75 cubic feet) documents the life of Winthrop E. Stone, his family, and his administration as the fifth president of Purdue University.  They feature Stone’s academic career as a chemist and agriculturalist as well as his various policies and endeavors while President at Purdue.  They also document his interest in mountaineering.  Extensive records of communication and reporting on Stone’s accidental death while mount climbing is also included....
Dates: 1870s-1920s; Other: Date acquired: 12/05/1985

Collection of Student Newspapers at Purdue University

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 99
Scope and Contents The Collection of Student Newspapers at Purdue University documents newspapers produced by students at Purdue University and the Greater Lafayette area. It primarily features underground newspapers that reflect the counterculture of the 1960s-1970s. Other newspapers, primarily from the 1990s-2000s, feature varying political perspectives. The collection also includes independent student newspapers that focus on apolitical audiences, such as international students. Some newspaper runs were...
Dates: 1930 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1977

Research and Writing, 1835 - 1963

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 173, Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series contains manuscripts and notes from Hepburn's research into Purdue and Indiana History. The series also contains copies of talks given by Hepburn and other Purdue faculty at Parlour Club meetings.

Dates: 1835 - 1963

Purdue History, 1853 - 1963

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 173, Series 2, Sub-series 1
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains notes, research materials, and manuscripts about Purdue history. It includes research on John Purdue, Purdue faculty and staff, early photos of Purdue, and a manuscript of Hepburn and Sears' book 'Fifty Years of Progress'.

Dates: 1853 - 1963

Newspaper Article on President Stone's death, "Memorial Edition, The Purdue Exponent", October 13, 1921

 File — Box: Communal Collections 71, Placement: 07, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 173, Series 2, Sub-series 1, File 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains notes, research materials, and manuscripts about Purdue history. It includes research on John Purdue, Purdue faculty and staff, early photos of Purdue, and a manuscript of Hepburn and Sears' book 'Fifty Years of Progress'.

Dates: October 13, 1921

Clarence Frank Cornish papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323
Scope and Contents The Clarence Frank Cornish papers consist of letters, correspondence, photographs, awards and certificates, flight logs, aviator textiles and goggles, newspaper clippings, and artifacts documenting Clarence "Cap" Frank Cornish's air training and service during World War One, his service at Army Air Forces Headquarters during World War Two, his work for the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana, his participation in several aeronautical organizations, and his role in the development aeronautics...
Dates: 1908 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1995

Military Career, 1917 - 1972

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2
Scope and Contents This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a...
Dates: 1917 - 1972

Aviation Career, 1918 - 1997

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3
Scope and Contents This series encompasses Cornish's extensive career in aviation following World War One with his work at Aereco Flying Service, manager of the Paul Baer Municipal Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and after World War Two as the first director of the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana. Also included are events Cornish participated in, aviation groups he was a member of, anniversary flights, and awards and accolades. Types of materials include photographs, correspondence, documents, clippings,...
Dates: 1918 - 1997

World War One and Army Reserves, 1917 - 1940

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2, Subseries 1
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes documents, photographs, clippings, artifacts, manuals, and correspondence from Cornish's service in World War One and with the Army Reserves. Artifacts include a military service flag and a sewing kit. Other items of note are correspondence to family during World War One depicting his first flight and the Spanish flu epidemic, photographs and clippings from his early years serving in the military, and a military service flag from World War One.

Dates: 1917 - 1940

Pilot Records and Anniversary Flights, 1918 - 1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Subseries 1
Scope and Contents This subseries includes pilot licenses, records, and information on anniversary flights Cornish partook in yearly to commemorate his first flight. Materials include photographs, clippings, correspondence, artifacts, and documents. Artifacts include two pilot goggles, a pair of pilot gloves, and a pilot's cap autographed by family, friends, and colleagues of Cornish's. Of note are two pilot logs Cornish used while learning to fly during World War I and up until his last flight a few weeks...
Dates: 1918 - 1995

Awards and Accolades, 1926 - 1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Subseries 5
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes awards, certificates, and framed objects that Cornish received over his extensive career and numerous accomplishments as a pilot. His posthumous induction into the International Forest of Friendship occurred in 1997. Of note is his Guinness World Record award for being the oldest actively flying pilot at the age of 96 years, 279 days as of August 16, 1995.

Dates: 1926 - 1997

Purdue Exponent memorial edition, 1921

 File — Box: Communal Collections 71, Placement: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Box 45
Scope and Contents

Purdue Exponent memorial edition, October 13, 1921

Dates: 1921

Free Press winnipeg, 1913

 File — Box: Communal Collections 71, Placement: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Box 45
Scope and Contents

Free Press Winnipeg, August 23,1913 Free Press Winnipeg, October 18, 1913

Dates: 1913

The Independent Gazette, May 1930 - October 1985, bulk: October 1977 - October 1985

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 99, Series 2, File 6
Scope and Contents

Includes several issues of The Independent Gazette, a long-running publication focused upon Purdue West Lafayette campus news and events. The Independent Gazette was also known as The Independent and The Purdue Independent.

Dates: May 1930 - October 1985; Majority of material found within October 1977 - October 1985