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1998 Alamo Bowl collection

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 65, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 280
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, tickets, brochures and ephemera relating to the 1998 Alamo Bowl.

Dates: 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

A. B. Carter papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: cartab0
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook

Dates: 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

AAUP Purdue Chapter records

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 41, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSP 270
Scope and Contents

The AAUP Purdue Chapter records contain two newsletters published for the Purdue chapter of the American Association of University Professors. They contain minimum salary information for professors as well as articles published about certain issues pertaining to working at a university.

Dates: October 1967 - November 1968
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

R. B. Abbott papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 6
Scope and Contents

Article reprinted from The Journal Of The Optical Society Of America and Review Of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 17, No. 4, October, 1928; 'Period Of A Loaded Conical Jolly Balance Spring', by R. B. Abbott.

Dates: October 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Ade papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 4
Scope and Contents The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts. Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...
Dates: 1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 254
Scope and Contents

Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.

Dates: circa 1890-1905
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 154
Scope and Contents The Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection donated by Alexandria Cornelius, was likely gathered during her research on African American students, alumni and faculty at Purdue University. Historical information was gathered from numerous newspapers, Debris yearbooks, directories, statistics, and questionnaires sent to black alumni. Also included are Black Cultural Center newsletters, along with programs and flyers from the Black Cultural Center and The...
Dates: 1961 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University African American Studies records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 156
Scope and Contents The Purdue University African American Studies records contain information and publications related to the African American Studies program at Purdue University, including newsletters, publications, planning and development records, and information about sponsored events dating from the early days of the program in the 1960s through the mid-1980s. Most of the materials in this collection were published under one of the program's previous names, as Africana Studies or Afro-American...
Dates: July 9, 1963 - November 6, 2019
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Agricultural Administration Building records

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 60, Placement: 17
Identifier: UA 129
Scope and Contents

The Agricultural Administration Building records contain three copies of the program for the building's dedication on January 14, 1909.

Dates: January 14, 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 54
Scope and Contents The Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers document the Purdue Air Race Classic teams' involvement in the race. The papers feature Purdue Air Race Classic team photographs, clippings, correspondence, general race information; including participant lists and race results, Purdue team updates provided throughout the races and Air Race Classic programs which document Purdue's involvement in the races from 1994 – 2005. Some of the miscellaneous materials include a pamphlet from the...
Dates: 1994 - 2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William Aitkenhead papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 10
Scope and Contents

This collection contains one 13-page autobiography and one article entitled "The Spark In The Life Of The Engine."

Dates: 1913
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Anna Akeley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 496
Abstract

The collection contains photographs, awards, and a bound copy of Akeley’s memoirs. The materials document her life and career as a physics instructor at Purdue University.

Dates: 1890 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert and John Bresnik film of Amelia Earhart

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 330
Content Description

This 16mm film shows Albert Bresnik photographing Amelia Earhart on and around her Lockheed Electra in Burbank, California.

Dates: May 20, 1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marguerite Hall Albjerg papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 11
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three articles written by Marguerite Albjerg.

Dates: 1927 - 1930
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Victor L. Albjerg papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 12
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of articles written by Victor Albjerg.

Dates: 1932 - 1971
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles C. Albright papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 42, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 431
Scope and Contents

Various lecture notes of Charles C. Albright from his teaching career at Purdue. Also included is a chemistry notebook from Charles's time as an undergraduate student at Purdue.

Dates: circa 1901-1903, 1918-1920; Majority of material found within circa 1918-1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Album of 1918-1920 Purdue University and miscellaneous photographs

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSP 139
Scope and Contents The album of 1918-1920 Purdue University and other miscellaneous photographs (1918-1920; 0.2 cubic feet) documents buildings on campus as well as off campus scenery.  Photographs of farmland and water sports could be of the surrounding community and Wabash River.  Several unidentified individuals appear, some of whom are in military dress or Purdue sports attire (track and football).  The collection consists of one photo album in fragile condition and one file folder of re-sleeved loose...
Dates: 1918 - 1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Aldrin Family papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSP 18
Scope and Contents

The Aldrin Family papers include an autobiography of Robert Hutchings Goddard, letters, notes, and newspaper articles relating to Robert Goddard and rocketry, compiled by Edwin E. Aldrin, Sr, father of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The papers are organized into three series.

Dates: 1929-2007; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

T. A. Alford collection

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 13
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one letter written about Professor T.A. Alford by a former student, recalling the positive influence Professor Alford had upon him as a Purdue student.

Dates: 1968
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

T. G. Alford papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 14
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two items: an article written by Professor Alford and an article written about Professor Alford.

Dates: 1887 - 1919
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Durward Allen papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 14, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 16
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two articles that contain information about Professor Allen:

From Las Vegas Review Journal, May 21, 1990; "Yellowstone wants its wolves back".

From above publication; "Heed Call of Wild and Bring Wolves Back to Yellowstone, Say Experts".

From Salt Lake City Tribune, May 21, 1990, "Let Wolves Howl in Yellowstone, Experts Advise."

Dates: 1990
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection on Edwin M. Allen

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 3, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 41
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an issue of the Exponent with a front page photograph and short article about E. M. Allen.

Dates: 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Tom Allen Comedy of the Dead script

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 65, Placement: 08, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 279
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the script is for "The Comedy of the Dead" (La Comedia de los Muertos), written by José Cid Pérez and transcribed into English by John P. Dyson.  There is an inscription inside the front cover from Perez to Professor Robert Lowe.

Dates: 1967
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Altrusa International of Lafayette, Indiana records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 127
Scope and Contents The Altrusa International of Lafayette, Indiana records (1922-2014; 3.2 cubic feet) document the members and activities of the organization from its inception.  Also documented are some of the milestones of individual members and the local chapter’s involvement with the regional district chapter and Altrusa International.  Due to the fact that the organization restricted membership to prominent women within the community, the collection could be useful for researchers interested in...
Dates: 1922-2014; Other: Date acquired: 04/01/2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Alumni Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) records consist of material documenting the history and activity of the PAA. Also included are records relating to the various local and regional Purdue alumni clubs affiliated with the PAA, as well as the records of the PAA’s affiliate organization, the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO).The collection includes correspondence between PAA members, alumni, and outside organizations; PAA election ballots, financial documents, committee...
Dates: 1887 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1907-1948; 2002-2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 19
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Purdue Boilermakers (Football team) 17
Elliott, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1874-1960 16
Hovde, Frederick L., 1908-1983 15
Purdue University. School of Aeronautics and Astronautics 15
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 14
Purdue University--Presidents 14
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller, 1878-1972 13
Potter, A. A. (Andrey Abraham), 1882-1979 13
Purdue University--Buildings--Pictorial works 13
Purdue University. College of Pharmacy 12
Purdue University. Department of Chemistry 12
McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949 11
Purdue Alumni Association 11
Purdue University. College of Agriculture 11
Purdue University. Agricultural Extension Service 10
Purdue University. Army ROTC 10
Purdue Boilermakers (Men's Basketball team) 9
Purdue University. Band 9
Purdue, John, 1802-1876 9
Stone, M. Beverley (Marguerite Beverley), 1916-2003 9
Cernan, Eugene 8
Cook, Barbara I. (Barbara Ivy), 1929-2013 8
Project Apollo (U.S.) 8
Purdue University. Airport 8
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Women 8
Schleman, Helen B. (Helen Blanche), 1902-1992 8
Stone, Winthrop Ellsworth, 1862-1921 8
Gilbreth, Frank B. (Frank Bunker), 1868-1924 7
Purdue University. Department of Aviation Technology 7
Space Shuttle Program (U.S.) 7
Ade, George, 1866-1944 6
Apollo 11 (Spacecraft) 6
Krannert School of Management 6
Purdue University. Agricultural Experiment Station 6
Purdue University. College of Education 6
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Students 6
Ross, David, 1871-1943 6
Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- 6
Shoemaker, Carolyn E. (Carolyn Ernestine), 1868-1933 6
United States. Department of the Navy 6
Hansen, Arthur G. 5
Metzner, Ralph 5
Moriarty, John Helenbeck, 1903-1971 5
Mortar Board (Society). Barbara Cook Chapter 5
Nelson, Betty M., 1935- 5
Panhellenic Association (Purdue University) 5
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)--History 5
Purdue Memorial Union 5
Purdue University. Board of Trustees 5
Purdue University. Department of Botany and Plant Pathology 5
Purdue University. School of Electrical Engineering 5
Scabbard and Blade Fraternity 5
Sigma Chi Fraternity 5
Society of Women Engineers. Purdue University Student Section 5
Stewart, Robert Bruce 5
Stratton, Dorothy C. (Dorothy Constance), 1899-2006 5
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity 4
Black Cultural Center (West Lafayette, Ind. : 1970-1998) 4
Brown, Herbert C. (Herbert Charles), 1912-2004 4
Edward C. Elliott Hall Of Music (West Lafayette, Ind.) 4
General Electric Company 4
Goble, Eva L. (Eva Lenore), 1910-2017 4
Goss, W. F. M. (William Freeman Myrick), 1859-1928 4
Grof, Stanislav, 1931- 4
Hawkins, George A. (George Andrew), 1907-1978 4
Hepburn, William Murray, 1874- 4
Lambda Chi Alpha 4
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity 4
Purdue Aeronautics Corporation 4
Purdue Airlines 4
Purdue Musical Organizations 4
Purdue University. Department of History 4
Purdue University. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program 4
Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950 4
Smart, James H. (James Henry), 1841-1900 4
United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve 4
United States. Navy 4
Voss, Janice, 1956-2012 4
WBAA (Radio station : West Lafayette, Ind.) 4
Williams, Helen Bass, 1916-1991 4
Zissis, Cecilia, 1919-2000 4
Zucrow, Maurice J. (Maurice Joseph), 1899-1975 4
Acacia Fraternity 3
Aerojet-General Corporation 3
Aldrin, Buzz 3
Bridges, Roy D., Jr. (Roy Dunbard), 1943- 3
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