Box 1
Container
Contains 37 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
Purdue Seal Report to University Resources Policy Committee, April 15, 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSF 474, File 4
Scope and Contents
University Senate Report No. 7, 15 April, 1968 - Purdue Seal Grant, Number 0001-56-352, PRF General Fund - Gowan (21 page report, $600.00 grant).]
Dates:
April 15, 1968
List of Faculty in Creative Arts Department, Krannert School Logo, Cover Proposal for Krannert Master's in Industrial Administration and Announcement for Bruce Rogers Centennial Conference, 1967 - 2011
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSF 474, File 5
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 - 2011
Designcourse and Correspondence, editor, Al Gowan, 1969 - 1970
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 474, File 8
Scope and Contents
Includes Designcourse, Volume 1, no. 1, Spring, 1969; Volume 1, no. 2, Summer, 1969; Volume 1, no. 3, Fall, 1969. Also included is correspondence in regards to Gowan's publication; Designcourse, 1969 - 1970 (three items). [3 items]
Dates:
1969 - 1970
Michael Horoho, "The Purdue Crest", 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSF 474, File 10
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence between Michael Horoho and Al Gowan in regards to Horoho's request for Gowan to write a foreword for his book, The Purdue Crest: a visual history, 1992.
Dates:
1992
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
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
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
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
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
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
Author unknown. Al Gowan's World. Better By Design. Purdue People…they make a university great, p. 1, April 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 13
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 13
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 1969
Author unknown. Stylizer Says New Seal May Be Used 50 Years. Publication and page unknown, July 7, 1969
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 17
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 17
Scope and Contents
(The stylizer is Gowan, talks about his Purdue seal design that followed the one that had been in use for 73 years.)]
Dates:
July 7, 1969
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
Page torn from unknown publication. Preparing tomorrow's leaders today…Herman C. Krannert Graduate School of Industrial Management. , undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 20
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 20
Scope and Contents
Includes the Krannert logo designed by Gowan.]
Dates:
undated
Author unknown, date and publication unknown. Artist Graduate Never Took High School Class, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 21
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 21
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:
undated
For $50 Prize, Krannert School Gets a Striking Recruit Poster. Journal and Courier, p. unknown, author unknown, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 22
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 22
Scope and Contents
Includes photograph with caption, "Award-Winning Design," explains that Professor Gowan directed the poster contest.]
Dates:
undated
Advertisement "Prudential Salutes Purdue," publication unknown, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 23
Identifier: MSF 474, File 3, Item 23
Scope and Contents
Includes Gowan's Purdue seal.
Dates:
undated
Department of Creative Arts, Faculty List, 1967 - 1968
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 1
Identifier: MSF 474, File 5, 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:
1967 - 1968