Box 1
Container
Contains 80 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue seal, 1924
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
Image on Purdue semi-centennial, Alumni Record.
Dates:
1924
Purdue Seal - Original Sources on Campus, 1890 - 1948
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1890 - 1948
History of the Purdue seal, 1890 - 1943
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
One page manuscript.
Dates:
1890 - 1943
Second Purdue seal design by Bruce Rogers, 1894
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
Image on front page of October 1894 Exponent, volume 6, no. 1.
Dates:
1894
Third Purdue seal by Miss Abby Phelps Lytle, 1895
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
Iimage on 1895 Commencement program.
Dates:
1895
Fourth Purdue seal design by Mrs. Marion Woodbury, 1909
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
Image on program for 4-H Round-up.
Dates:
1909
First Purdue seal design by Bruce Rogers, 1893
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
Includes an image on 19th Commencement program, June 7, 1893.
Dates:
1893
Meyers, Robbie. Creative Advertising Seminar Held In Krannert on Friday. The Purdue Exponent, p. 3 , May 10, 1967
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
May 10, 1967
Art Director Club of Indiana, 1967 - 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 3
Scope and Contents
Brochure, includes a letter stating that Al Gowan had four poster entries eligible for professional awards.
Dates:
1967 - 1968
Press clippings on Al Gowan at Purdue, 1967 - 1970
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1967 - 1970
Gowan, Al. 'Thanks…for allowing a little room for a dreamer.' Metro-East Journal, p. 11 , April 21, 1967
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
April 21, 1967
Purdue Seal Correspondence, 1966 - 1969
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSF 474, File 2
Scope and Contents
Items include an initial letter of intent to design a new University seal, correspondence dealing with the cost and where funds would come from, meeting correspondence, board of trustee correspondence, university senate minutes dealing with the seal, press release announcing the new seal, presentation information after the seal was officially put to use on May 6, 1969. Material is dated November 8, 1966 – July 26, 1994.
Dates:
1966 - 1969
Hepburn, W. M. History of University Seal. Exponent, Tuesday August 31, 1943
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1943
Reeder, John. History of Unofficial University Seal Related. Exponent, November 5, 1948
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSF 474, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1948
Purdue Approves Use Of New Seal. DIMENSION: Purdue, pp.8-9 , February 17, 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 10
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 10
Scope and Contents
Page 9 and author missing from article, includes a photograph of Gowan with "new and old Purdue seals."
Dates:
February 17, 1969
Letter from The Indianapolis Star, January 13, 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 11
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 11
Scope and Contents
In regards to request for Gowan to comment on an article where his name appeared.
Dates:
January 13, 1969
Carrier, Gerald L. Purdue Trustees A "Plucky" Lot. The Indianapolis Star, p. unknown, March 9, 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 12
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 12
Scope and Contents
Describes the "plucking" of a sixth feather from Gowan's griffin design.]
Dates:
March 9, 1969
Centennial Seal. Purdue University Summer Times, p. 1 , August 2, 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 6
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 6
Scope and Contents
Image of the seal and caption in left front corner of newsletter.
Dates:
August 2, 1968
Photograph, with caption, Students Undo Damage. The Journal and Courier, p. unknown, circa 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
circa 1968
Photograph, by Frank Keegan, with caption, Marauders Pose A Question. Exponent, p. unknown, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 8
Scope and Contents
Vandalism at art and design house.
Dates:
undated
Black and white photograph of Al Gowan, 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 9
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
1969
Lundstrom, Meg. Senate Considers Student Unrest. The Purdue Exponent, p. 1, May 21, 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
May 21, 1968
Staff Photo by Vellinger, Dick. Student Rights Aired. The Journal and Courier, p. unknown , May 23, 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 5
Scope and Contents
A black and white photograph of Purdue students at the "Hello Walk" rally.]
Dates:
May 23, 1968
Photographs with caption, "Feathers Plucked?" , undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 18
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 18
Scope and Contents
The paragraph describes how Gowan's original griffin design had six feathers, with one later being "plucked" for aesthetic reasons.]
Dates:
undated
Author unknown. Seal of Approval at Purdue. Alumnus, p. 38 , Summer 1994
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 19
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 19
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...
Dates:
Summer 1994