Box Communal Collections 49
Container
Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:
Indiana Society of Chicago
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 132
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains five items from the Indiana Society of Chicago.
Dates:
1911 - 1939
Almon Mace papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 333
Scope and Contents
Almon Galiton Mace diploma, B.S. in Agriculture, 1901.
Dates:
1901
Eleanore Cammack papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 83
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of various programs from University Convocations; two folders which contain issues of the Campus Copy, News of the Staffs of Purdue University, from the 1940s; Books and Coffee listing for the fourth series, 1953-1954; and a short biography on Stanley Anderson, artist, with notations made on the back.
Dates:
1940 - 1950
Carlton A. Wilmore papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 293
Overview
This collection contains photographs and ephemera collected by Carlton A. Wilmore during his time at Purdue, as well as some items from after he moved to Alabama.
Dates:
1902 - 1956; Majority of material found within 1902 - 1906
Beverley Stone papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 466
Overview
Collection includes biographical documents, correspondence, speech notes and other materials documenting the life of Purdue’s first Dean of Students, Beverley Stone.
Dates:
1934 - 2012
The Purdue University Semi-Centennial collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 120
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Semi-Centennial collection (1922-1925; 2.05 cubic feet) predominantly consists of correspondence (mostly correspondence to and from President Elliott), programs and program drafts, and newspapers and newspaper articles, in addition to a modest assortment of meeting minutes, posters, announcements, invitations, financial records, photographs. These materials offer the researcher a comprehensive glimpse into the planning of the 1924 semi-centennial and the commemoration of...
Dates:
1922 - 1925
Collection of Miscellaneous Facsimiles and Pictorial materials
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 131
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Miscellaneous Facsimiles and Pictorial materials (1835-1951; 0.2 cubic feet) is an artificial collection that documents the American Revolution and Civil War eras through facsimiles of documents including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence. The collection also features facsimiles of The Comet newspaper documenting Lafayette during 1885-1886. Types of materials include: document and facsimiles, a painting...
Dates:
1885-1982
Emersonian Literary Society records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 142
Scope and Contents
The Emersonian Literary Society records documents the activities of the Emersonian Literary Society. The collection includes records books that document the weekly meetings of the society, as well as membership and included correspondence. The ephemera portion of the collection documents annual events hosted by the Emersonian and other literary societies, tickets to society events, and Debris clippings about the group. Unfortunately, there is no documentation of the Emersonian or other...
Dates:
1887 - 1924
1968 Mock Political Debate scrapbook
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSP 273
Abstract
Scrapbook detailing the 1968 Mock Political Debate undertaken by Purdue students.
Dates:
1967- 1968
William F. M. Goss papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 148
Scope and Contents
One folder containing correspondence from Purdue President Edward C. Elliott upon the death of William Goss, concerning Purdue's representation at his funeral services. Also contains a thank you note from Mrs. Goss. The folder also contains a copy of Professor Goss' obituary, a report he had written: Facts Concerning Graduates of Purdue University, during the ten years ending with 1894, and a report; Thermal Tests Of Car Wheels, done by Goss for the Griffin Wheel Company and submitted to...
Dates:
1894 - 1964
Eulora Miller papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSA 280
Scope and Contents
The papers include Eulora Miller's diploma from Purdue and a play she wrote.
Dates:
1880 - 1905
John Dean scrapbook page and Purdue diploma
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 317
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of John I. Dean's 1940 Purdue University diploma, and one scrapbook page belonging to Major Dean. The front page is titled "All Purdue Men," Lubbock Army Flying School, Lubbock Texas, May 1943. The scrapbook second page (or back page) is titled: "My Advanced Flying School Instructor and Students, Lubbock Texas, June 1943." Men identified in the photo are: L-R (standing) Bill Brucker, Al Edes, Burt Walkup (The Instructor), Me [John Irwin Dean], Paul Cooper. L-R...
Dates:
1940 - 1943
Arthur H. Fisher papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 29
Scope and Contents
The Arthur H. Fisher papers contain artifacts, certificates, a diploma, photographs, and miscellaneous items from Arthur Fisher's time spent as a Purdue University student. There are some items that Fisher obtained after his tenure as a student, such as alumni loyalty certificates. This collection would be very valuable to anyone interested in student life at Purdue University during the early 20th century or the Purdue Military Band.
Dates:
1916 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1920
Purdue University Libraries records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 30
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Libraries records document, the history, administration and activities of the Purdue University Libraries. Types of materials include: annual reports, brochures, ephemera, minutes, miscellaneous materials, newsletters, pamphlets, photographs, publications, records, surveys, and training manuals. The original order of the records was maintained in most cases. Some boxes may include cross-departmental documents, and confidential items have been removed and housed in a...
Dates:
circa 1800s - 2000s; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2004