Box Communal Collections 51
Contains 10 Results:
Steven and Clara Summers papers
The Steven and Clara Summers papers (1941-1945) documents the lives of Steven and Clara Summers and other family and friends during Steven’s service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Types of materials include: correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, greeting cards, official military documents, portraits, and military artifacts. The Papers are organized into six series.
Collection of Miscellaneous Facsimiles and Pictorial materials
Collection of Purdue Diplomas
The Collection of Purdue Diplomas documents bachelor of science degrees awarded at Purdue University during the early part of the university’s history. Some of the diplomas are awarded to specific alumni; others are blank. Types of materials include: diplomas. The Diplomas are organized chronologically.
Collection of Locomotive Building Blueprints
The Collection of Locomotive Building Blueprints (1894-1965; 15.7 linear ft.) documents the foundation and structure of the locomotive testing laboratory at Purdue University. It also shows a later development of the building in the form of a garage and storage building. Types of materials include: blueprints. The Blueprints are organized in chronological order.
Collection of Purdue Train Wreck materials
Arvill W. Bitting Collection on World Expositions and Fairs
William F. M. Goss papers
Frederick L. Hovde papers
Indiana history collection
The Indiana history collection comprises materials related to the history of Indiana, its statehood, and its role in the Civil War.
Purdue Memorial Union records
The Purdue Memorial Union records contain information regarding the construction of the building, its uses, and promotional materials throughout its existence, including the student petition to raise funds and encourage the Board of Trustees to finish the building when construction was delayed due to World War I. Several pamphlets contain floor plans of the Union and show how the building has changed over the years with new additions.