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Mary O'Hara papers on Helen Bass Williams

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 311
Abstract

This collection documents Dr. Mary O'Hara's research into and relationship with Helen Bass Williams and includes research notes, correspondence, oral history recordings, interview transcripts, and published materials.

Dates: 1951 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2000
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert Overhauser papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 485
Scope and Contents The Albert Overhauser papers documents the professional work and achievements of Purdue University professor Albert Overhauser.  The collection contains correspondence, notebooks, dissertations and theses, grant applications, graphs and figures, published articles, teaching materials, and other items related to Overhauser’s studies at the University of California at Berkeley as well as professional career at Cornell University, the Ford Motor Company, and Purdue University. The collection...
Dates: circa 1920s - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Richard Owen papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 59
Scope and Contents The Richard Owen papers document the life and career of Richard Owen, his correspondence, and his administrative recommendations to the Purdue University Trustees. They include materials from Owen's time at Indiana University and Owen's tenure as President of Purdue. They also show Owen's various professions as geologist, professor, and administrator. Types of materials include: books, reports, and letters.Owen's diary records his daily affairs from 1873-1878. Events and topics...
Dates: 1866 - 1878
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William V. Owen papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 33, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 293
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains correspondence to Professor Owen from editors of various publications, original manuscripts that had been submitted for publication by Professor Owen, a few photographs of Owen and his family and a 55th wedding anniversary announcement.

Dates: 1968 - 1975
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Thomas Perry's collection of Jasper Wood Product Co. material

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 29
Scope and Contents The collection contains correspondence written to and from Thomas Perry, Chief/Consulting Engineer for the Jasper Wood Products Company, along with quotes and estimates for components of the prefabricated houses. There are reports from testing of the same components, along with timecards from the business. The collection also contains newsclippings from the 1930's relating to the housing industry. There are a few unrelated newsclippings from 1978 and 1980 and a company catalog from MacBeath...
Dates: 1936 - 1980
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William R. Pogue papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 208
Scope and Contents The William R. Pogue papers document aspects of William (Bill) R. Pogue's career as an astronaut. The papers include Pogue's autobiography, a DVD by Pogue; "We're go for launch to zero-g: a DVD video all about: living in space." The DVD features astronauts from 1961 to 1994, as they live, work, and cope in the zero gravity of space flight.Also included is a copy of a signed letter from Albert Einstein to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in regards to research on the atomic bomb....
Dates: 1939 - 2011; Other: Majority of material found within 1963 - 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

A. A. Potter Engineering Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 150
Scope and Contents

The A. A. Potter Engineering Center records contain a floorplan, building illustrations, and an information booklet about the engineering disciplines that are taught and researched in the building.

Dates: 1964 - 1977
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Andrey A. Potter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 527
Scope and Contents The Andrey A. Potter papers document the career, education, and personal life of nationally renowned engineer and educator Andrey Potter (A.A. Potter). Types of materials in the collection include articles; speeches; surveys; research and lecture notes; certificates, diplomas, and awards; photographs; correspondence; printed material; scrapbooks; medals; ephemera; artifacts; books and manuscripts; obituaries; greeting cards; reports; letterhead; newspaper clippings; and meeting minutes. The...
Dates: 1893 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1930-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Club of Chicago records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 46
Scope and Contents The Purdue Club of Chicago records consist of three guest registers (1921-1955) that include handwritten names, addresses, graduation years, and phone numbers for members attending various events. Includes occasional notes about Purdue football games and lists of officers for some years (1945-1948) in addition to a few documents on general plans for meetings and committee members.  Includes a letter from Purdue President Edward C. Elliott thanking the Club for an event he attended (April...
Dates: 1921 - 1955
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 216
Scope and Contents The Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook (1885-1980; .45 cubic feet) documents the early years of the Purdue Club of Chicago. The collection primarily details alumni events and member organizing from 1890-1919. Several high-profile alumni lived in the Chicago area at this time including George Ade, John T. McCutcheon, and William F. Goss, and various materials created by or for them are included in this collection—Ade’s letters are of particular interest. The printed ephemera within the...
Dates: 1885 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1919
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John Purdue papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 3
Scope and Contents The John Purdue papers [1814-1897; two cubic feet plus one oversized box] document the life and business career of John Purdue, as well as the business activities of his associates. There are very few items of a personal nature in the papers; mainly, they document the day-to-day business affairs of John Purdue, as well as several other men who were his business partners and who carried on the Purdue-related firms after Purdue’s death in 1876. Types of materials include: correspondence,...
Dates: 1814 - 1897
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 182
Abstract

This collection contains papers, photographs, programs, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Pi Omicron and its successor the Purdue Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers.  The records also document the difficulties that women in science have faced over the years.

Dates: 1945-2004; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1990; Other: Date acquired: 11/06/2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 58
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes collection documents the operations of the Board of Trustees. Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include approving the budget of the University, voting to appoint new University presidents, naming buildings, and establishing departments within the University. The collection includes meeting minutes, related documents, and calendars used by the President of the University at meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1865 - 2020
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Club records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 103
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Club records contain administrative records such as meeting minutes and financial records for the Purdue University Club, between the 1905 and 1974. Collection also contains circulars, programs, and correspondence regarding various events held by the club. Additional materials include publications such as the newsletter 'Leisure Times' and directories.

Dates: 1905 - 1974
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Executive Vice President and Treasurer records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 37
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Executive Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer’s Office records (1921-2000; 10.5 cubic feet) documents the administrations of Executive Vice President and Treasurers, including Frederick Ford (1974-1998), Kenneth P. Burns (1998-2004), and Morgan Olsen (2004-2008). Other Vice Presidents documented include Howard S. Lyon, John Hicks, Lytle J. Freehafer, and John C. Smalley.  The Records further document campus demonstrations of the late 1960’s to early...
Dates: 1921-2000; Other: Date acquired: 03/02/2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Office of Government Relations records

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 86
Identifier: UA 200
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Office of Government Relations records consist of material created or collected by the Office of Government Relations. It includes a letter and brochure on the Advancing Indiana's Manufacturing (AIM) Initiative.

Dates: September 21, 2004
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Office of the Provost records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 197
Scope and Contents

This collection contains material created or collected by the Purdue University Office of the Provost. It includes speeches, programs, and correspondence from events attended by the Provost.

Dates: 1997 - 2023; Majority of material found within 2003 - 2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Palmer Putnam collection of Amelia Earhart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 9
Scope and Contents The George Palmer Putnam collection of Amelia Earhart papers (1785-1948; 31.1 cubic feet) documents the personal life, aviation career, and business activities of pilot Amelia Earhart. Types of materials include: advertisements, articles, artifacts, awards, blueprints, books, certificates, charts, commemorative coins, contracts, correspondence, data sheets, diagrams, ephemera, flight logs, licenses, maps, newspaper clippings, notebooks, notes, permits, photographs, poetry, postage stamps,...
Dates: 1785-1948; Other: Majority of material found within 1928-1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Carol Pyle collection of Dean of Women and Dean of Students Memorabilia

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 281
Scope and Contents The Carol Pyle Collection of Dean Of Women And Dean Of Students Memorabilia includes correspondence, photographs, and other memorabilia documenting Pyle’s relationships with Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverley Stone, and Barbara Cook. The correspondence is generally of a casual nature, such as what books are being read and reports of social gatherings. The collection consists of one folder of correspondence and clippings and one envelope containing an empty jewelry box with a note...
Dates: 1980 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Regional Campuses records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 97
Scope and Contents

This collection contains administrative documents, publications, and promotional information relating to the regional campuses of Purdue University and their libraries.

Dates: 1943 - 2008
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert H. Rerick and Donald J. Rerick papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 308
Scope and Contents The Albert H. Rerick and Donald J. Rerick papers (1915-1986; 1.25 cubic feet) documents student life of two generations of Purdue University alumni: Albert H. Rerick (1915-1917) and his grandson Donald J. Rerick (1968-1973). This collection includes a handful of Albert’s correspondence and personal artifacts, as well as a more expansive collection of Donald’s papers and artifacts that represent his experience at student events in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Types of materials include:...
Dates: 1915 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1917; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1973; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2015
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Rick Strassman papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSP 93
Scope and Contents

The Rick Strassman papers (1989-1991; 1 folder) contains correspondence, a DMT Rating Scale questionnaire, and an article reprint.

Dates: 1989-1991; Other: Date acquired: 01/06/2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Thomas B. Roberts papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 71
Scope and Contents

The Thomas B. Roberts papers documents his research in psychoactive substances through articles, clippings, correspondence, conference materials, and a course syllabus.

Dates: 1967-2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Fred W. and Mary Otten Rose collection on the Class of 1921 and 1922

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 11, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 203
Scope and Contents

Materials collected by Fred Rose and Mary Otten Rose. The collection includes a Class of 1921 directory, records, Class of 1921, 45th, 50th, and 55th anniversary papers, correspondence to classmates in regards to events, copies of clippings from Purdue Exponent, and related materials. One folder contains photographs, newsletters, programs from 25th 30th, 40th and 50th reunions, rosters and notes from the Class of 1922 for which Mary Otten Rose was class secretary.

Dates: 1966 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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