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Box 45

 Container

Contains 2 Collections and/or Records:

Purdue University Convocations records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 42
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Convocations Records (1892-2012, predominant 1903-2012) documents the pre-history and history of Purdue Convocations.  This collection offers researchers an excellent glimpse into the wide-variety of performances offered and showcased, courtesy of Purdue Convocations.  Types of materials include: budgets and other financial statements, committee meeting minutes, performance schedules, performer contracts, photographs, programs, newsletters, etc.
Dates: 1876-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 1903-2012; Other: Date acquired: 08/02/2012

Performers and Performances, 1903-1979

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 42, Series 2
Scope and Contents Series largely consists of files kept on performers who appeared, or were scheduled to appear, at Purdue between 1947 and 1979. These files include agent press releases, contracts, correspondence, and programs. The series also includes promotional photographs, circa 1970s; addresses and messages given at Purdue, 1903-1950; performer and performances slides, circa 1972-1982; and three reel-to-reel tapes of the “Diefenbacker Lecture,” 1970.
Dates: 1903-1979