Box Communal Collections 49
Container
Contains 26 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
Photographs of Formal Dinners for Indiana Society & Reunion Press Veterans of '93, 1933-1939
File — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 12, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one folder which contains five items from the Indiana Society of Chicago.
Dates:
1933-1939
W.F. Goss portraits and testimonial of appreciation, 1912-1954
File — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 06, Folder: 1
Identifier: File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1912-1954
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
Biographical Information, 1936 - 2004
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 1
Scope and Contents
This series contains many revisions of Stone's curriculum vitae, along with numerous official records (military, education, professional, and medical), and memorial documents. Taken together, these records provide an overview of Beverley Stone's life events and accomplishments.
Dates:
1936 - 2004
Awards and honors, 1955 - 2004
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents
Oversized award certificates separated and placed in oversized communal box
Dates:
1955 - 2004
Correspondence, 1941 - 2004
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
In addition to general and professional correspondence, a large portion of the correspondence included in this series consists of letters from alumni, providing a testament to how loved and successful Stone was as Dean of Women and Dean of Students.
Dates:
1941 - 2004
General correspondence, 1944 - 1972
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence containing an oversized original comic strip separated and placed in oversized communal box
Dates:
1944 - 1972
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
Congratulatory Letters, 1924
File — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
Certificates from Harvard, Yale, University of Iowa and University of California. 1924
Dates:
1924
Records Books, 1887 - 1924
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 142, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series consists of records books that document the weekly meetings of the Emersonian and membership. Also included are treasury reports and correspondence relating to the society.
Dates:
1887 - 1924
Diploma, undated
Item — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 12, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 142, Series 2, Item 5
Scope and Contents
One blank, undated diploma by the Emersonian Literary Society.
Dates:
undated
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
Document facsimiles, 1934-1982
File — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder OS M 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1934-1982
Emancipation Proclamation facsimile from National Archives, 1934
Item — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1934
Emancipation Proclamation facsimile from National Archives, 1934
Item — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1934
"Lee's General Order Number Nine" facsimile by Donnelley Deeptone Offset
Item — Box: Communal Collections 49, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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:
1934-1982
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
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
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