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John F. Trost papers
The collection consists of one folder which contains two articles by John F, Trost.
Virginia A. Ulrey Humnicky papers
Papers relating to Virginia A. Ulrey Humnicky's time as a Purdue and Indiana University student.
Dale Van Pelt papers
The Dale Van Pelt papers document Van Pelt's time as a student at Purdue University. His notes from a Botany class include small drawings and sketches. The diary includes descriptions of friends, local places, and daily activities. The diary and notes give a sample of early student life at Purdue.
Janet Lee Vaughn papers
Thesis of Cleo Fitzsimmons, Some Contributions of Economic Theory to Home Economics, University of Illinois, 1944. Catalog record for Janet Lee Vaughn's thesis, Consumer's Preferences for Goods Related to Stages of the Family Life Cycle, 1967.
Leslie L. and Ruth G. Vaught papers
Papers of Leslie Vaught and Ruth Vaught documenting Purdue student life in the 1920s and 1930s. Types of materials include papers, ephemera, photographs, and artifacts (primarily Purdue memorabilia such as Reamer boards and clothing such as sweaters and hats, also called beanies or pots.) Includes information on the Ross Surveying Camp. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.
E. B. Vawter papers
Vawter, E. B. (1892). Some Qualifications of the Engineer. Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 1892, pp. 124-128.
Virginia Cummings Little Theatre Players certificate
The collection consists of two items: one certificate inducting student, Virginia Cummings, into the Little Theatre Players group on May 30, 1927 and a 1929 Purdue Exponent article (photocopy) of a Little Theatre Players production announcement.
W. P. Kippel papers
Russell R. Waesche collection
Four photographs of Admiral Russell Randolph Waesche and three photocopies of U.S. Coast Guard press releases related to three of the photographs: one announcing the "world's largest fireboat fleet" (undated); one announcing Waesche receiving a Distinguished Service Medal (January 15, 1946); and one announcing Waesche's death (October 17, 1946).
Loretta Mae Wallace photo album
The Loretta Mae Wallace photo album was created by Wallace during her time as a Purdue student from 1906 to 1910, with most photos dating to 1908-1909. Photographs include campus scenes, buildings, Lafayette and surrounding areas, Mechanics Burning, a visit to Indiana University, Civil Engineering projects, and other scenes of student life.
A. L. Walters papers
Articles by A. L. Walters.
Robert F. Wells papers
This collection includes four scanned digital photographs of Robert Wells, Neil Armstrong and other members of the Purdue Aero Modelers Club during the late 1940s. The original photos were not donated. It also includes an autobiographical essay by Robert F. Wells.
John Wendling photograph collection
The John Wendling photograph collection contains photographs and postcards from the international and domestic travels of John Wendling. He took pictures of several places in South America as well as the United States.
Kate Wentz collection
Includes a clipping of Wentz's obituary.
C. H. Werkman papers
Articles by C. H. Werkman.
E.C. White papers
The E. C. White papers contain two personal journals chronicling E.C. White's time at Purdue and the year following his graduation. The first volume also includes issues of The Purdue (1882).
Morris T. Whitmore papers
William H. C. Higgins III papers
The William H. C. Higgins III papers include personal letters dated from 1925-1929, a Military Manual, Correct Uniforms for Officers catalogue, personal photographs, an olive green shirt, the 1929 commencement program, instructions for thesis preparation for engineering degrees, and Higgins' thesis for his degree in electrical engineering.
Donald E. Williams papers
The Donald E. Williams papers document Williams' two shuttle missions; STS-51-D and STS-34, along with memorabilia from STS-1, the first mission. Also included are various mission patches and decals. The artifacts include his flight helmet, and items used in space; gloves, knife, fork, teaspoon, and can opener.
Types of materials include: artifacts, checklists (mission), clippings, decals, memorabilia, NASA press kit, papers, mission patches, and photographs.
Guy W. Wilson papers
Articles by Guy W. Wilson.
Harvey Wonning collection
Dance cards and programs from Harvey Wonning's time as a Purdue student, 1911-1912.
James M. Wood collection
Expense account book for James Wood from his freshman year at Purdue (September 1909) to his junior year (December 1911).
Kenneth M. Wood Jr. collection
Two campus newspapers and two miscellaneous items from Kenneth M. Wood Jr.'s time as a Purdue student.
Collection on John R. Wooden
Video interview, 2006 and special issue of Journal & Courier, 2010 (front page picture with numerous articles)
World's Fair Purdue Alumni Registers collection
The World's Fair Purdue Alumni Registers collection contains three registers from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Panama Pacific International Exposition, and Century of Progress World's Fair showcases. Alumni that visited the fairs were encouraged to sign the registers. Notable signatures include Eulora Miller, Purdue's first female graduate, in the Panama Pacific register and President Theodore Roosevelt in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition register.