Box Communal Collections 1
Container
Contains 29 Collections and/or Records:
Collection of 1967 Rose Bowl Materials
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSP 189
Abstract
Miscellaneous publications and publicity materials relating to the Purdue football team’s participation in the 1967 Rose Bowl.
Dates:
1966 - 1967
Collection on the 100th Anniversary of the First Official Airmail, first day cover, related stamps and souvenir booklet
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 06, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 292
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the 100th Anniversary first day cover of the official airmail, Balloon "Jupiter," Lafayette, Indiana, 1859 and a copy of the souvenir booklet issued at that time. It also contains four United States, "Jupiter" postage stamps, commemorating the 100th anniversary in 1959. There are six other air mail stamps featured in the collection.An addition of two envelopes commemorating the world's first air mail flight and stamped with, "Via, Purdue Airplane - Capt. L....
Dates:
1859 - 1959
Baird Family Papers on John Purdue
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSP 293
Content Description
Two letters written by John Purdue to Mrs. Baird and George Mitchell, 1826-1827.
Dates:
April 15, 1826 and February 17, 1827.
The Student's Verb Blank, undated
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 07, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 99, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of two series: "Class Announcements, Publication and Miscellaneous" and "Student's Verb Blank."
Dates:
undated
Wartime flyers, July 1, 1918 - September 17, 1918
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 03, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSP 253, File 1
Scope and Contents
Includes posters calling for support of the Marines and encouraging citizens to conserve food and to assist the war efforts.
Dates:
July 1, 1918 - September 17, 1918
Government bond advertisements, 1918
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 03, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSP 253, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The World War I flyers collection contains an assortment of World War I flyers and advertisements encouraging citizens to buy government bonds and help support the military during the War.
Dates:
1918
Miscellaneous materials, 1918
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 03, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSP 253, File 3
Scope and Contents
Includes a Red Cross member flyer, an advertisement for the Missouri State Fair of 1918, and a flyer encouraging schools and students to make democracy safe for the world.
Dates:
1918
Book of Prices of the Carpenters and Joiners of Covington, Indiana, January 1850
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 113, Item 1
Scope and Contents
19 pages, 4.75 x 7 in.
Dates:
January 1850
Letter from David T. Kimball, Jr. to David T. Kimball, Sr., March 11, 1831
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 01, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSP 113, Item 2
Scope and Contents
8.25 x 13 in. Written in Indianapolis by David Tenney Kimball to his father, Reverend David Tenney Kimball, Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Dates:
March 11, 1831
Correspondence, speeches, photographs, 1965 - 1971
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 04, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 358, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of correspondence, notes, and photographs relating to Blakesley's tenure as the Vice-President and President of the University Club. Of particular interest might be the material on an event honoring President Hovde's retirement that was hosted by the club. Types of materials include: letters, photographs, artifact (wooden plaque).
Dates:
1965 - 1971
Wooden John Purdue Club plaque, n.d.
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 04, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 358, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of correspondence, notes, and photographs relating to Blakesley's tenure as the Vice-President and President of the University Club. Of particular interest might be the material on an event honoring President Hovde's retirement that was hosted by the club. Types of materials include: letters, photographs, artifact (wooden plaque).
Dates:
n.d.
Pauline Mariotte-Davies papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 99
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two series: "Class Announcements, Publication and Miscellaneous" and "Student's Verb Blank."
Dates:
1897
Indiana history collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 113
Scope and Contents
The Indiana history collection comprises materials related to the history of Indiana, its statehood, and its role in the Civil War.
Dates:
1806 - 1863
World War I flyers collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSP 253
Scope and Contents
The World War I flyers collection contains an assortment of World War I flyers and advertisements encouraging citizens to buy government bonds and help support the military during the War.
Dates:
1918
Arvill Wayne Bitting papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 38
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of U.S. patents for glass products and glass making procedures, collected by Arvill Bitting for his work in glass making. Also included are publications written by Arvill Bitting, as well as material compiled by Librarian Emeritus William Hepburn on Arvill Bitting, including a bibliography of Arvill’s publications, bibliographic notecards, a summary of Arvill’s career, and Arvill’s obituary.
Dates:
1839 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1895 - 1921
Golden Gate International Exposition, 1937 - 1940
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 531, Series 6
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs, sketches, publications, and articles in the San Francisco Chronicle related to the Golden Gate International Exposition.
Dates:
1937 - 1940
Photographs and Sketches of the 1939 Fair, circa 1939
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 531, Series 6, File 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains photographs, sketches, publications, and articles in the San Francisco Chronicle related to the Golden Gate International Exposition.
Dates:
circa 1939
The Canning Trade, August 5, 1940
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 38, File 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists primarily of U.S. patents for glass products and glass making procedures, collected by Arvill Bitting for his work in glass making. Also included are publications written by Arvill Bitting, as well as material compiled by Librarian Emeritus William Hepburn on Arvill Bitting, including a bibliography of Arvill’s publications, bibliographic notecards, a summary of Arvill’s career, and Arvill’s obituary.
Dates:
August 5, 1940
Typescript and published article on the Span Plan, by Helen Schleman, circa 1970
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 09, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 102, File 8, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.
Dates:
circa 1970
Pamphlet on the Span Plan, circa 1968
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 09, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 102, File 8, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.
Dates:
circa 1968
Span Plan lifeline charts, circa 1968
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 09, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 102, File 8, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.
Dates:
circa 1968
Outline on "Educational Planning for Women," by Cecilia Zissis, circa 1970
Item — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 09, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 102, File 8, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.
Dates:
circa 1970
Span Plan documents, 1968 - 1970
File — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSP 102, File 8
Scope and Contents
Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.
Dates:
1968 - 1970
Arvill W. Bitting Collection on World Expositions and Fairs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 531
Scope and Contents
The Arvill W. Bitting Collection on World Expositions and Fairs includes promotional materials, newspaper articles, publications, photographs, and exhibit planning materials pertaining to World Fairs held in the United States. The majority of the material is on the 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition held in Chicago, where Bitting worked as director of food exhibits.Materials of note include newspaper articles and photographs from the Golden Gate International...
Dates:
circa 1876-1948
James Blakesley papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 1, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 358
Abstract
Materials documenting James Blakesley's tenure as VP and president of the University Club.
Dates:
1965 - 1971