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Contains 54 Results:

Certificate of thanks from the Western Railway Club, April 19, 1898

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 02, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The James H. Smart papers (1874-1977; 3.4 cubic feet) primarily document James H. Smart’s term as president of Purdue University (1883-1900). The majority of the papers are in the form of letter books (1881-1899). The letter book from 1881-1885 begins with President Emerson E. White; the greater part is by James. H. Smart. The letters are primarily written by Smart, although some are written by his secretary L.D. Swan as well as vice-president Winthrop E. Stone in his absence....
Dates: April 19, 1898

Diplomas, 1943

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Frederick W. Greve papers include articles published by Greve, primarily about hydraulics, as well as an membership certificates from the American Society of Civil Engineering and American Society of Mechanical Engineering, both from 1943.

Dates: 1943

Miscellaneous Magazine and Newspaper Articles About Purdue

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Miscellaneous magazine and newspaper articles about Purdue University

Dates: 1966-1968

Pictures, 1958 - 1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110, Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.

Dates: 1958 - 1980

Newsprint, 1920 - 1930

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 111, Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1920 - 1930

Union Newsprint Publications, 1920 - 1930

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 01, Folder: 01
Identifier: UA 111, Series 5, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1920 - 1930

Scooter's Cash Bash broadside, September 12, 2009

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 05
Identifier: Item 52
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides (2009; 0.2 cubic feet) documents Purdue campus life and culture as well as marketing strategies of various campus groups, including Purdue University itself. It is predominantly composed of campus group callout broadsides, as well as broadsides advertising various events. The collection was created in HONR 199 Living History as a way to understand Purdue in the present day and curated by Lauren Roth....
Dates: September 12, 2009

Photograph

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Correspondence from William Snyder describing the U.S.S. Lafayette, photograph of the Lafayette's launch, a U.S.S. Enterprise CVN-65 baseball cap, and a Trident tie clip.

Dates: 1989 - 1991

Architectural renderings, 2003

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 18, Folder: 01
Identifier: UA 130, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Rawls Hall records contains architectural renderings, an informational pamphlet with building description and floorplan, and a promotional DVD about the building.

Dates: 2003

Architectural Rendering, 1980

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 19, Folder: 01
Identifier: UA 110, Series 1, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.

Dates: 1980

Photograph of H.H. Remmers, undated

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSF 533, File 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains reports generated by Hermann H. Remmers and the Purdue Opinion Panel from the 1940s to the 1970s. It also contains a photograph of Remmers.

Dates: undated

Publications, 1966 - 2023

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 1
Scope and Contents

These materials include publications written by and/or about the African American community. Publications include Life Educational Reprint articles, The Informer ("Lafayette's Black Community Newspaper"), and The Black Scholar. Also present is the newsletter published by the Black Cultural Center.

A gap exists for The Informer, from Vol. 2, No. 16 (Oct. 3, 1970) to Vol. 3, No. 8 (Oct. 30, 1971).

Dates: 1966 - 2023

Life (Magazine) Educational Reprints, June 3, 1966 - December 13, 1968

 Sub-Series — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 13
Identifier: UA 176, Series 1, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

These materials include publications written by and/or about the African American community. Publications include Life Educational Reprint articles, The Informer ("Lafayette's Black Community Newspaper"), and The Black Scholar. Also present is the newsletter published by the Black Cultural Center.

A gap exists for The Informer, from Vol. 2, No. 16 (Oct. 3, 1970) to Vol. 3, No. 8 (Oct. 30, 1971).

Dates: Copyright: June 3, 1966 - December 13, 1968

Family and Friends, circa 1800s-2007, bulk: 1970s-2000s

 Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents

This sub-group contains photographs of Cornell's numerous friends and family members. Subjects include Cornell and Mildred Bell at various stages of their lives; members of Cornell's family; former students from Cornell's time as a high school teacher and Director of the Business Opportunity Program; the families, homes, and travels of friends and former students; Cornell and Mildred's home in Gary, IN; and various wedding and funeral ceremonies.

Dates: circa 1800s-2007; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s

Newspaper Clippings, 1941 - 2008, bulk: 1970s-1980s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18, Series 6
Scope and Contents

This series contains newspaper clipping collected by Dr. Cornell Bell. Subjects primarily deal with the passing of friends and family, the achievements of former students, and the achievements of Cornell and the Business Opportunity Program.

Dates: 1941 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s

Chicago Daily News newspaper article, September 27, 1952

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 399, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Class of 1917 collection contains a cartoon cutout, card, flyer, and newspaper article.

Dates: September 27, 1952

Event Posters, circa 2013-2015

 File — Communal Collections Box: 47, Placement: 25, Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 196, File 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Purdue University Honors College records consist of material created or collected by the Purdue University Honors College. It contains several marketing brochures about the honors college, an information sheet for the 2015 incoming class, event fliers and posters, a newspaper article on the HONR 299 Lecture Series, and information on the Fall 2015 "The Presidential Seminar".

Dates: circa 2013-2015

Robert C. Thompson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 253
Scope and Contents

The Robert C. Thompson papers (1949-1951; 0.8 cubic feet) documents campus life during Robert Thompson’s time at Purdue University.  They feature material related to Thompson’s study of mechanical engineering, including artifacts he created in a machine shop course.  Student life is also represented in dormitory photographs, student rule handbooks and student publications.  Types of materials include: photographs, negatives, artifacts, and booklets.

Dates: 1947 - 1969; Other: Date acquired: 11/02/1999

Frederick W. Greve papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 154
Scope and Contents

The Frederick W. Greve papers include articles published by Greve, primarily about hydraulics, as well as an membership certificates from the American Society of Civil Engineering and American Society of Mechanical Engineering, both from 1943.

Dates: 1918 - 1943

Dan Grier collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 459
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous magazine and newspaper articles about Purdue University

Dates: 1966-1968

Earhart Residence Hall records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 6
Scope and Contents

The Earhart Residence Hall records document the history and activity of Earhart Residence Hall. Types of materials include: artifacts, certificates, clippings, dance cards, memorandums, photographic prints, programs, and telephone directories. The Earhart Residence Hall records are organized into three series.

Dates: 1964-2014; Other: Majority of material found in 1964-2002; Other: Date acquired: 01/04/2014

Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 268
Scope and Contents The Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides (2009; 0.2 cubic feet) documents Purdue campus life and culture as well as marketing strategies of various campus groups, including Purdue University itself. It is predominantly composed of campus group callout broadsides, as well as broadsides advertising various events. The collection was created in HONR 199 Living History as a way to understand Purdue in the present day and curated by Lauren Roth....
Dates: 2009; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2011

Collection of Woodrow Wilson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 129
Scope and Contents

The Collection of Woodrow Wilson papers (1905-1956; 0.1 cubic feet) documents the Presidency and historical legacy of Woodrow Wilson. The collection also includes memorial material in the forms of pamphlets highlighting various facets of Wilson’s legacy, such as statesmanship and education. A speech by Franklin Roosevelt to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation is also featured. Types of materials include: black-and-white photographs, political cartoons, and pamphlets.

Dates: 1913 - 1956

Cornell A. Bell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18
Scope and Contents The Cornell A. Bell papers document the personal and professional life of Dr. Cornell Bell from his childhood through his retirement from Purdue and eventual passing in 2009. Materials include: Cornell’s personal papers, such as records from his elementary, high school, and college days, funeral programs for friends and colleagues, and contact information; material owned by members of Cornell’s family, including his wife Dr. Mildred Bell’s doctoral dissertation, his uncle Henry Sanders’s...
Dates: circa 1800s-2010; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s

James H. Smart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 48
Scope and Contents The James H. Smart papers (1874-1977; 3.4 cubic feet) primarily document James H. Smart’s term as president of Purdue University (1883-1900). The majority of the papers are in the form of letter books (1881-1899). The letter book from 1881-1885 begins with President Emerson E. White; the greater part is by James. H. Smart. The letters are primarily written by Smart, although some are written by his secretary L.D. Swan as well as vice-president Winthrop E. Stone in his absence....
Dates: 1874-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1883-1900