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Contains 30 Results:

O. Jane Jarrell Class Schedule Card

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 305
Abstract

This collection consists of the handwritten class schedule card of O. Jane Jarrell.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 12/05/2011

Betty J. Lynch Roberts papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 307
Scope and Contents The papers document Betty J. Lynch Roberts's time at Purdue, particularly her involvement in the Purdue University Playshop and the University Players. Included in the collection are various programs from plays in which she acted, a commencement program from 1947, several photographs documenting Lynch-Roberts's participation in plays, and two key pendants representing her membership in the Purdue Players and Theta Alpha Phi drama honorary. The collection would be useful to researchers...
Dates: 1943-1947; Other: Date acquired: 01/04/2009

Evaleen Stein papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSP 190
Scope and Contents The Evaleen Stein papers (1889-2005; 0.1 cubic feet) document the life and career of Evaleen Stein, one of the first female authors of note from Indiana. The collection consists of seven of Stein’s poems and letters from Ms. Stein to Mrs. William Graham, one of which describes a benefit that was thrown for Ms. Stein by several notable Indiana authors (George Ade, James Whitcomb Riley, Charles Major, etc) to enable her travel to Europe. All but one poem in the collection are handwritten by...
Dates: 1889-2005; Other: Majority of material found in 1889-1909

Frank "Pappy" Fox collection

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSP 231
Dates: 1924 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1940s; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2017

James R. Eaton photo album

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 284
Scope and Contents The James R. Eaton photo album (1920-1925, 0.1 cubic feet) was created by Eaton while he was an undergraduate electrical engineering student at Purdue University.  Although Eaton took and preserved the pictures, there are some notations and captions present that were contributed at a later date by Eaton’s widow Ruth Eaton Lefler.  The photos document buildings on the University campus, greater West Lafayette, football games, May Day and other student activities, as well as an early running...
Dates: 1920 - 1925; Other: Date acquired: 11/10/2013

Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 287
Abstract

Letters from Thomas Hendrix to Margaret Kennedy while he was a student and member of the Navy V-12 program at Purdue University

Dates: 1945 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1946; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2009

Congratulatory letter to Justin S. Morrill

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSP 112
Scope and Contents The Congratulatory Letter to Justin S. Morrill (1858; 0.1 cubic feet) documents the passage of the Morrill Land bill through the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter notes that passage through the Senate was pending at time of writing. The bill mentioned in the letter, ultimately vetoed by President James Buchanan, was a predecessor to the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862. The author of the letter is Benjamin P. Johnson, who served as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the New York...
Dates: 1858; Other: Date acquired: 10/12/2012

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

Byron Langdon papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSP 28
Scope and Contents The Byron Langdon papers are comprised of an original draft of a bill by state Senator Byron W. Langdon passed by the Indiana Legislature in 1879. It authorized the board of commissioners of bench courts in the state to appoint two students to attend the university without tuition and matriculation fee, thus making every county in the state participants in the superior advantages of Purdue. There is also a nameplate stating that the original draft was presented to Purdue University on its...
Dates: 1879

Charles C. Roberts photographs

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 39
Scope and Contents

The Charles C. Roberts photographs (1946-1949; 0.25 cubic feet) documents Roberts’ student and family life as a student at Purdue University from 1946-1949. Included in the collection are photographs of campus buildings such as Cary Quad, Purdue Memorial Union, Hovde Hall and Heavilon Hall. Also included in the collection are photographs of students wearing the Senior Cords. Among the photographs are images of Roberts' family and home life.

Dates: 1946 - 1949; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2009

Original draft of bill by State Senator Langdon, circa 1879

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 06, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 28, Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Byron Langdon papers are comprised of an original draft of a bill by state Senator Byron W. Langdon passed by the Indiana Legislature in 1879. It authorized the board of commissioners of bench courts in the state to appoint two students to attend the university without tuition and matriculation fee, thus making every county in the state participants in the superior advantages of Purdue. There is also a nameplate stating that the original draft was presented to Purdue University on its...
Dates: circa 1879

Pamphlets and booklets, 1945-1956

 File — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1945-1956

Woodrow Wilson Foundation Dinner in Commemoration of the Birthday of Woodrow Wilson program, 28 December 1938

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 28 December 1938

Woodrow Wilson Centennial Reading List pamphlet, circa 1956

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: circa 1956

Woodrow Wilson World Statesman discussion guide pamphlet, circa 1956

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: circa 1956

Woodrow Wilson Man of Religion discussion guide pamphlet, circa 1956

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: circa 1956

Woodrow Wilson Educator discussion guide pamphlet, circa 1956

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: circa 1956

A selection of Books relating to Woodrow Wilson booklet by Katharine E. Brand, 1948

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1948

Announcing the Celebration of the Centennial of Woodrow Wilson booklet, 1955-1956

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1955-1956

Woodrow Wilson walking in parade with soldiers (10), 1913-1921

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1913-1921

Woodrow Wilson taking oath of office (9), 1913-1921

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1913-1921

Christmas card and envelope from Thomas Hendrix, December 1945

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy (1945-1947, 0.1 cubic feet) document the correspondence from Hendrix to Kennedy while Hendrix was a student and Navy V-12 member at Purdue University.  The letters describe Hendrix’s extracurricular activities and studies at Purdue, as well as his involvement in the V-12 program.  In the only letter from 1947, Hendrix alludes to an injury he sustained in an accident on campus, likely the bleacher collapse of February 1947.  In addition to the...
Dates: December 1945

Letters from Thomas Hendrix, May 14, 1945- January 24, 1946

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy (1945-1947, 0.1 cubic feet) document the correspondence from Hendrix to Kennedy while Hendrix was a student and Navy V-12 member at Purdue University.  The letters describe Hendrix’s extracurricular activities and studies at Purdue, as well as his involvement in the V-12 program.  In the only letter from 1947, Hendrix alludes to an injury he sustained in an accident on campus, likely the bleacher collapse of February 1947.  In addition to the...
Dates: May 14, 1945- January 24, 1946

Letter from Ray, March 14, 1945

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy (1945-1947, 0.1 cubic feet) document the correspondence from Hendrix to Kennedy while Hendrix was a student and Navy V-12 member at Purdue University.  The letters describe Hendrix’s extracurricular activities and studies at Purdue, as well as his involvement in the V-12 program.  In the only letter from 1947, Hendrix alludes to an injury he sustained in an accident on campus, likely the bleacher collapse of February 1947.  In addition to the...
Dates: March 14, 1945

Letters and envelope from Thomas Hendrix, February 7, 1946- April 16, 1947

 Item — Communal Collections Box: 2, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy (1945-1947, 0.1 cubic feet) document the correspondence from Hendrix to Kennedy while Hendrix was a student and Navy V-12 member at Purdue University.  The letters describe Hendrix’s extracurricular activities and studies at Purdue, as well as his involvement in the V-12 program.  In the only letter from 1947, Hendrix alludes to an injury he sustained in an accident on campus, likely the bleacher collapse of February 1947.  In addition to the...
Dates: February 7, 1946- April 16, 1947