Box 1
Container
Contains 2 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue Seal - Images, Negatives, Prints, Tests, 1890 - 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSF 474, File 11
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 - 1968
Image of the third design by Abby Phelps Lytle, The image was in use from , 1895 - 1909
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11, Item: 3
Identifier: MSF 474, File 11, Item 3
Scope and Contents
Lytle was asked by the University Administration to design it, while she was head of the art department. Also includes a copy of the cover of the School of Pharmacy, Purdue University, Twelfth Annual Catalogue, 1895-96 and a copy of the Bulletin of Purdue University, Annual Catalogue, 1903 - 1904.
Dates:
1895 - 1909