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Communal collections box 1

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Contains 5 Results:

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 — Communal Collections Box: 1, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 358
Abstract

Materials documenting James Blakesley's tenure as VP and president of the University Club.

Dates: 1965 - 1971

Purdue University Black Cultural Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176
Scope and Contents The materials in this collection document the programs, activities, and community created by and surrounding the Purdue University Black Cultural Center (BCC) from its inception in 1969 up until the present day. It includes publications about the African American community; newspaper clippings and marketing material created by or with the subject of the BCC; photographs of the BCC, its events, students, and staff; speeches delivered by or about the BCC; correspondence between members of the...
Dates: 1969 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000

Collection on the 100th Anniversary of the First Official Airmail, first day cover, related stamps and souvenir booklet

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 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....
Dates: 1859 - 1959

Collection of 1967 Rose Bowl Materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 189
Scope and Contents

This collection documents the 1967 Rose Bowl and associated Tournament of Roses Parade. Types of materials include official programs, newspaper articles, and promotional materials.

Dates: 1966 - 1967