Box Communal Collections 69
Container
Contains 5 Collections and/or Records:
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
Purcell mountain range map, 1921
Item — Box: Communal Collections 69, Folder: 1
Identifier: Box 45
Scope and Contents
Purcell mountian range hand-drawn map on fragile paper, 1921
Purcell mountain range hand-drawn map on blueprint paper, 1921
Dates:
1921
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
Event Records, 1907 - 2008
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182, Series 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1907 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1988 - 1999
Gala Week, 1907 - 2008
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182, Series 5, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains material related to the Purdue Alumni Association's annual Gala Week celebration. Contents include but are not limited to: work orders, lists of attendees, seating arrangements, Gala Week planning materials, ticket sales, cost calculations, and marketing material.
Dates:
1907 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1988 - 1999