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John F. G. Miller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 277
Scope and Contents

The John F. G. Miller papers document the collegiate and post collegiate career of John F. G. Miller. The collection includes a scrapbook from 1899-1904, a chemistry notebook, and correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, and a final report related to football in the Intercollegiate Conference.

Dates: 1899 - 1936; Majority of material found within 1903, 1923-1927

Simeon V. B. Miller scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 21
Scope and Contents The Simeon V. B. Miller scrapbook contains memorabilia from Simeon Van Buren Miller's college career at Purdue University. Since he had been involved in the train wreck of 1903, there are numerous newspaper clippings from the wreck. Simeon Miller followed in the footsteps of his father and two brothers, as a member of Phi Delta Theta, so there is also a concentration of ephemera from the fraternity. He had been president of the class of 1905 during his sophomore year, so the scrapbook also...
Dates: 1900 - 1906

Frank Milner papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 32, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 271
Scope and Contents The collection consists of one folder which contains correspondence from Professor D. S. Clark to John H. Moriarty, Director of Libraries, dated June 29, 1948 and another letter from John H. Moriarty to Mr. Frank Milner, dated July 1, 1948.A final letter from Frank Milner to John Moriarty was sent on July 2, 1948, along with Milner's publication of Calumet-Sag Channel and Connecting Waterways. This project was studied by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Chicago...
Dates: undated

Thomas F. Moran papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 275
Scope and Contents The Thomas Moran papers document the scholarly work and interests of Dr. Thomas F. Moran. The collection consists of unpublished manuscripts written by Moran, including essays, speeches, and lecture notes; publications containing articles written by Moran; newspaper clippings written or collected by Moran; and correspondence.Also included are material about Thomas Moran produced following his death, including newspaper clippings of his obituary and funeral service; material from...
Dates: circa 1888-1929; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1922

Mortar Board records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 148
Scope and Contents The Mortar Board records (1924-2015) document the establishment and myriad activities of the Barbara Cook Chapter of the Mortar Board National Society at Purdue University.  The collection reflects the changing scope of Mortar Board over the years, from their early supportive roles in the university, to their position as a major donor of scholarships and fellowships for women (and later men) students, and their devotion to fostering leadership skills in their members.  This collection might...
Dates: 1924-2015; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/2014

David Moses Collection of Purdue University Libraries, Audio Visual Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials relating to the Purdue Libraries Audio Visual Center. The collection documents the founding and development of the Audio Visual Center during Lloyd. D. Miller and David F. Moses’ tenures as Assistant Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Types of materials include annual reports, administrative documents, policies and procedures, correspondence, catalogs, research reports, and committee minutes. There are also several materials relating to the teaching and...
Dates: 1936 - 1985

Murphy Family papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 273
Scope and Contents The Murphy Family Papers (1916-1929, 1999; 0.5 cubic ft.) document the student life and activities of Rosemary Murphy and Mary Marguerite Murphy during their school days at Purdue University. Subject areas include women's sports at Purdue University (basketball, soccer, track), the Purdue "We Girls Rifle Team," physical education for women students at Purdue, and the various fraternities, sororities, honors and athletic societies to which the Murphy women belonged. The bulk of the papers...
Dates: 1916-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1925-1929; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/2007

New Harmony collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 145
Scope and Contents

The New Harmony collection contains materials from and information related to the New Harmony community in Southern Indiana and the family of Robert Owen, one of its leaders. The collection includes correspondence, newspapers, illustrations, maps, pamphlets, and historical research about New Harmony.

Dates: 1820-1980s

Frederick J. Noonan and Mary Beatrice Noonan papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 224
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, newsclippings, and scrapbook, relating to Frederick Noonan’s career as a navigator for Pan American Airways China Clipper and as navigator for Amelia Earhart’s 1937 world flight attempt.

Dates: 1930-2008; Majority of material found within 1930-1937

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

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

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

William V. Owen papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 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

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

David C. Pfendler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 430
Scope and Contents This collection documents David C. Pfendler’s career as a professor and Assistant and later Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. It includes speeches and articles written by Pfendler, correspondence and administrative records, documents for courses that Pfendler attended or taught at Purdue, and files related to committees Pfendler was involved with at Purdue.Also included are speeches and articles written by Earl L. Butz and others which Pfendler...
Dates: 1924 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1974

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 11
Hovde, Frederick L., 1908-1983 9
Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 8
Potter, A. A. (Andrey Abraham), 1882-1979 8
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Women 8
Cook, Barbara I. (Barbara Ivy), 1929-2013 7
Stone, M. Beverley (Marguerite Beverley), 1916-2003 7
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller, 1878-1972 6
Purdue University--History 6
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Purdue University. School of Aeronautics and Astronautics 6
Stone, Winthrop Ellsworth, 1862-1921 6
Mortar Board (Society). Barbara Cook Chapter 5
Purdue University. Agricultural Extension Service 5
Purdue University. Army ROTC 5
Purdue University. College of Agriculture 5
Purdue University. School of Agriculture 5
Schleman, Helen B. (Helen Blanche), 1902-1992 5
Gilbreth, Frank B. (Frank Bunker), 1868-1924 4
McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949 4
Purdue University. College of Engineering 4
Purdue University. Libraries 4
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Students 4
Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950 4
Smart, James H. (James Henry), 1841-1900 4
Stratton, Dorothy C. (Dorothy Constance), 1899-2006 4
United States. Department of the Navy 4
Zissis, Cecilia, 1919-2000 4
Acacia Fraternity 3
Ade, George, 1866-1944 3
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity 3
Cernan, Eugene 3
Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.) 3
Hepburn, William Murray, 1874- 3
Krannert School of Management 3
National Association of Women Deans, Administrators & Counselors 3
Nelson, Betty M., 1935- 3
Owen, Richard, 1810-1890 3
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity 3
Purdue Alumni Association 3
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)--History 3
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Purdue University--Buildings 3
Purdue University. Agricultural Experiment Station 3
Purdue University. Airport 3
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Purdue University. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program 3
Purdue, John, 1802-1876 3
Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957 3
Ross, David, 1871-1943 3
Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- 3
Scabbard and Blade Fraternity 3
Sigma Chi Fraternity 3
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 3
United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps 3
United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve 3
United States. Navy 3
Voss, Janice, 1956-2012 3
A. A. Potter Engineering Center (West Lafayette, Ind.) 2
Aerojet-General Corporation 2
Alpha Chi Rho 2
Alpha Tau Omega 2
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 2
Big Ten Conference (U.S.) 2
Bloodgood, Donald A. (Donald Austin), 1928-2014 2
Brown, Ralph O., 1911-2000 2
Butz, Earl L. (Earl Lauer), 1909-2008 2
Chi Omega Fraternity 2
Delta Chi Fraternity 2
Delta Delta Delta 2
Delta Phi Mu 2
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity 2
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 2
Delta Upsilon Fraternity 2
Delta Zeta Sorority 2
FarmHouse Fraternity 2
Fyfe, Mary Endres, 1914-2005 2
Geddes, L. A. (Leslie Alexander), 1921- 2
Goss, W. F. M. (William Freeman Myrick), 1859-1928 2
Head Start Program (U.S.) 2
Highlander Research and Education Center (Knoxville, Tenn.) 2
Huxley, Aldous 2
Indiana. National Guard. Artillery, Battery B 2
Interfraternity Council (Purdue University) 2
Johnston, Paul, 1899- 2
Kappa Kappa Gamma 2
Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Chi Chapter (Purdue University) 2
Kolar, Andrew K., 1914-1991 2
Lambda Chi Alpha 2
Langley Research Center 2
Lotsof, Howard Stephen 2
Major, Charles, 1856-1913 2
Metzner, Ralph 2
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