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Scope and Contents The Samuel D. Conte papers document Samuel D. Conte’s tenure as founding director of the Purdue University Department of Computer Sciences. Materials focus on Conte’s role in the development of the department at Purdue and its curriculum. The collection also documents Conte’s active membership in the American Federation of Information Processing Societies, Inc. (AFIPS), and his efforts to establish federal recognition of the need for computer science in education. Types of materials include...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Samuel D. Conte papers document Samuel D. Conte’s tenure as founding director of the Purdue University Department of Computer Sciences. Materials focus on Conte’s role in the development of the department at Purdue and its curriculum. The collection also documents Conte’s active membership in the American Federation of Information Processing Societies, Inc. (AFIPS), and his efforts to establish federal recognition of the need for computer science in education. Types of materials include...

Scope and Contents The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the professional and personal life of Ernest McCormick. The majority of the collection covers his professional career, including the records of professional associations that Ernest belonged to; work he completed for the United Stated military, committees and panels to which he was appointed, Purdue University, and his own company PAQ Services, Inc.; and publications written or collected by Ernest on the subject of human factors engineering,...

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Bands and Orchestras records document the history of the department, from its foundation with the Purdue Military Band to its present multi-ensemble composition. The collection consists primarily of audio and visual materials, including photographs, vinyl records, video and audio tapes, film and audio reels, and CDs and DVDs. The subjects of these audiovisual materials include but are not limited to Military Band and Marching Band performances at Purdue football games,...

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...

Scope and Contents The Rita R. Colwell papers contain materials created and collected by Dr. Rita R. Colwell during her professional career as a microbiologist. The materials include correspondence, notes, manuscripts, publications, research material, speeches, interviews, videos, calendars, and awards. The contents relate to Colwell's research topics such as cholera and other infectious diseases, health, climate change, environmental policy, science and technology including sequencing, intelligence efforts,...

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This file contains papers created by, or on the subject of, Ernest's daughter Wynne.

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The Subject Files series contains records of various formats and types which Bands grouped together by their subject. Subjects largely revolve around people, especially guest artists and conductors, but also includes trips taken by the Bands, football championships attended, and other miscellaneous subjects. Types of material include but are not limited to photographs, correspondence, biographies, newspaper clippings, itineraries, and promotional material.

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The Subject Files series contains records of various formats and types which Bands grouped together by their subject. Subjects largely revolve around people, especially guest artists and conductors, but also includes trips taken by the Bands, football championships attended, and other miscellaneous subjects. Types of material include but are not limited to photographs, correspondence, biographies, newspaper clippings, itineraries, and promotional material.

Scope and Contents The Family Papers series contains records created or collected by members of Ernest’s immediate family, including his wife Emily McCormick, as well as his three daughters Wynne, Jan, and Colleen. These include family photographs, correspondence between members of the family, and school records for Ernest’s daughters.Also included are some items Ernest kept related to his extended family, including books and journals owned by his father or brothers, and a family genealogy for the...

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The calendars series conists of daily calendars Colwell used throughout her extensive career. All calendars in this series are daily record books where Colwell would note appointments or meetings, in addition to other notes. Some have been restricted for the presence of personal identifying information. Also included are pocket address books and six-year planners.

Scope and Contents The Professional Career series holds materials related to May's extensive career at Purdue University and is categorized under three sub-series: Teaching, Writing and Research, and Professional Activities. A large portion of this series includes writings and research May conducted in addition to her teaching duties, and also her participation in many professional organizations such as the Children's Literature Association. Types of materials include teaching materials, manuscripts, research...

Scope and Contents This sub-series includes documents, pamphlets, photographs, planners, and electronic media related to professional activities May was involved in during her lengthy career at Purdue University. This includes conferences, residencies, programs May was involved in, and book contracts. Of note are materials on the e-journal May co-edited, First Opinions, Second Reactions, her involvement in the Old Master's Program at Purdue, and the creation of the Lloyd Alexander Essay/Scholarship award....

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The Subject Files series contains records of various formats and types which Bands grouped together by their subject. Subjects largely revolve around people, especially guest artists and conductors, but also includes trips taken by the Bands, football championships attended, and other miscellaneous subjects. Types of material include but are not limited to photographs, correspondence, biographies, newspaper clippings, itineraries, and promotional material.