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Clint Fink papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 300
Content Description
The Clint Fink papers document Fink's life and career as a peace activist and educator. The papers documenting his career reflect his research while in graduate school and various proposals and presentations from after he received his doctorate. This series is also particularly strong in its coverage of Fink's involvement in and work with peace activism and advocacy. The collection contains records pertaining to the Peace Groups he led and participated in as well as a number of serial...
Dates:
1864 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995
Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 172
Scope and Contents
The Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records span more than 130 years of Greek Life at Purdue. They document the history and operations of more than 80 fraternities, sororities, and cooperative houses. The material in the collection ranges from chapter award congratulations to chapter suspensions, from alumni news to university violations. Newspaper clippings accompany most chapter histories in the collection, adding a local voice to incidents at the time. This collection may...
Dates:
1873 - 2010
Verne C. Freeman papers regarding NCAA infractions
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 70
Identifier: MSF 439
Scope and Contents
The Verne C. Freeman papers contain correspondence, notes, clippings, and documents related to an NCAA investigation into improper recruiting methods used by Purdue Basketball Coach George King.
Dates:
1961 - 1967
Laura A. Fry collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 22, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 136
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a press release from the Greater Lafayette Museum of Art announcing Laura A. Fry's exhibition of decorative arts; Rookwood art pottery and contemporary art glass.
There are also two pages of references to Laura Fry from the Special Collections card catalog index to Purdue publications (Debris, 1899-1914).
There are also two pages of references to Laura Fry from the Special Collections card catalog index to Purdue publications (Debris, 1899-1914).
Dates:
1982
Leslie and LaNelle Geddes papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 486
Scope and Contents
The Leslie and LaNelle Geddes paper document the personal and professional lives of Dr. Leslie Geddes and Dr. LaNelle Geddes. Dr. Leslie Geddes’ project files, lecture notes, and awards are particularly well-represented in this collection, as is Dr. LaNelle Geddes’ speeches, teaching awards, and correspondence.
Dates:
1921 - 2015
George Palmer Putnam papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 20
Scope and Contents
The George Palmer Putnam papers are comprised of material from the original files provided by Sally Putnam Chapman, Putnam's granddaughter. Much of the material is correspondence, news clippings, and articles related to the life of Putnam, and various publishing projects. Also included are his will and various obituaries.Some of the unique items feature, "Reminiscences of GPP," by Robert Edwin Lee, playwright, close friend and one time business partner of Putnam; a first draft copy...
Dates:
1937 - 1999; Other: Majority of material found within 1937 - 1950
Zelda Gould collection of Amy Otis Earhart correspondence and photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 79
Scope and Contents
The Zelda Gould collection of Amy Otis Earhart correspondence and photographs documents the thoughts and feelings Amelia Earhart's mother, Amy Otis Earhart, was experiencing after the disappearance of her daughter, and then coming to terms with her fate. Topics also include World War II and the events following the war, politics and elections, current events of the era, hobbies, personal concerns, thank-you notes, among other topics. There are some newspaper clippings about Amelia...
Dates:
1930 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1949
Warren G. Hansen collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 23, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSF 159
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to Warren Hansen, including correspondence regarding Professor Hansen's request for leave from Purdue to pursue further studies in theology and related subjects.
Dates:
1970 - 1971
Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 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
James Herron Papers on University Affiliation Program
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 552
Content Description
Materials created about the University Affiliation Program between Purdue University and Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria from 1984 to 1992. It was a professor exchange program held every year from, 1986. The collection includes correspondence between Purdue and Ahamdu Bello, books owned/given to Purdue Professors during their visit to Nigeria, a cap, air tickets of the trip, evaluation reports, funding documents, and other educational materials.
Dates:
1984 - 1992
J. Holmes Martin Battery B papers
Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 269
Abstract
Photographs, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles/clippings, and other materials belonging to J. Holmes Martin and relating to the history and service of Battery B, Indiana National Guard, and its 50th Year Reunion in May 1967.
Dates:
circa 1910s - 1980s; Majority of material found in 1916 - 1916; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1967; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/2013
Charles Edward Jack collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 8, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 40
Scope and Contents
The Charles Edward Jack collection consists of two Purdue University identification cards and a letter from the Purdue University Office of the Director of Admissions.
Dates:
1942 - 1943
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. The...
Dates:
1874-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1883-1900
John T. McCutcheon papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 278
Abstract
Sketches, Purdue-related documents, and information files about McCutcheon's cartoons. Box 11: McCutcheon's handwritten account of the origins of Injun Summer and The Hunter's Moon (original pencil notes in JTM's hand); McCutcheon's handwritten account of the origins of Bird Center cartoons (original pencil notes in JTM's hand); Prints (reproductions) and newspaper clippings of some of McCutcheon's popular cartoons, circa 1930s; Sketches, original pen and ink drawings for Ade's Pink Marsh,...
Dates:
1897-1979
Elmer F. Kern, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 394
Scope and Contents
The Elmer F. Kern, Jr. papers contain more than four hundred and fifty letters, including twenty-four v-mail letters, written to and from Kern and loved ones. In his letters to family members and friends, he describes his life in vivid details from when he was a student at Purdue University, from his different assignments in the Air Corps, and until his death in Germany. His letters show the different envelopes represent the numerous places he has been with different sender addresses and types...
Dates:
1938 - 1945
Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 502
Scope and Contents
The Avanelle (Nell) Kirksey papers document the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher in maternal and infant nutrition. The collection reflects the impact of Kirksey as an educator and researcher, as well as the continued significance of her research on maternal and infant nutrition. The coverage of her work in Egypt and on vitamin B6 is particularly strong. Additionally, the collection is an indication of Kirksey’s ongoing legacy via the research of her graduate...
Dates:
1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995
Andrew K. Kolar papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 157
Scope and Contents
Andrew K. Kolar papers include a Purdue paperweight, gear set, and ashtray.
Dates:
circa 1991
Henry R. Kraybill papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 27, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 214
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder, which contains articles by Henry Kraybill and correspondence (letters) from him.
Dates:
1927 - 1933
John Low letters and papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 30
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of photocopied letters sent to friends over a fifty-five year time span. There are quips about Purdue in the correspondence.
Dates:
1930 - 1985
Robert Liddell Lowe papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 28, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 231
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder containing poems and letters by Robert Lowe.
Dates:
1955 - 1981
Jack A. Marchand papers on the Voyager Project
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 37, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSF 353
Scope and Contents
The Jack A. Marchand papers on the Voyager Project are papers, newsletters, and correspondence Marchand collected as part of the volunteer team for the Voyager Project. Many of Marchand's students at Purdue University wrote reports on the Voyager Project.
Dates:
1986 - 1990
Dale W. Margerum papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 45, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 463
Scope and Contents
The Dale W. Margerum papers consist of miscellaneous papers collected by Professor Margerum. Two documents are related to Dr. Herbert C. Brown, 1979 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry; letter from the Secretary of the Nobel Committee of the Royal Academy of Science, stating that the Nobel Committee had received Margerum's nomination of Professor H.C. Brown for the Nobel prize and an autobiographical introduction from the book “Boranes in Organic Chemistry," by Herbert C. Brown, Ithaca New York:...
Dates:
1955 - 1972
Martha Bolt Graham Papers on the Class of 1935
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 319
Scope and Contents
The Martha Bolt Graham Papers on the Class of 1935 (circa 1934-2009; 2 linear ft.) documents activities of the Class of 1935. Types of materials include letters, correspondence, notes, and flyers, brochures on Gala Week celebrations, documents and reports on the Library Scholars Grant Program, photographs, and artifacts.
Dates:
1934-2009; Other: Majority of material found in 1960-2005; Other: Date acquired: 04/02/2013
Ernest McCormick papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 508
Scope and Contents
The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the life and career of Professor Emeritus and President of PAQ Services Ernest J. McCormick. The majority of the papers date from 1945 to the late 1980s. The McCormick papers document McCormick’s private life and professional career, particularly his professional activities during his tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers are included, which document McCormick’s academic background, books from his personal library as a child, and materials...
Dates:
1870 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1988
Elwood Mead papers
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 10, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 173
Scope and Contents
The papers include Purdue publications which feature Mead, publications authored by him, telegrams and condolence letters sent to Mrs. Mead upon Elwood Mead's death.
Dates:
1903 - 1936
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