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Neil A. Armstrong papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents
The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates:
1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012
Purdue Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (AROTC) collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 55
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Army Reserve Officers Training Corps collection documents the history of the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (AROTC) at Purdue University. The collection contains many photographs of the Purdue Army ROTC, focusing on the various commissioning classes and their activities. There are also valuable historical documents, military awards and trophies. Other types of materials include: books, clippings, correspondence, handbooks, manuals, printed material, programs, records and...
Dates:
1876 - 2001; Other: Majority of material found within 1970 - 1990
Purdue Auto Club scrapbook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 178
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Auto Club scrapbook documents the activities of the club including call-outs, officers, members, "point standings," rally and slalom events, and event and club memorabilia. The scrapbook contains the club's newsletter, "The Front Line," which also provides details of the club's activities.
Types of materials included in the scrapbook are: by-laws, constitution, flyers, event memorabilia, newsletters, press releases, and records.
Dates:
1973 - 1979
Eugene A. Cernan papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288
Scope and Contents
The Eugene A. Cernan papers document the military, aeronautics, and astronautics career of Eugene A. Cernan, as well as his subsequent professional and public activities. The papers also feature records pertaining to Cernan's youth, family, and education. The collection includes but is not limited to artifacts, audiovisual recordings, awards, books, certificates, coins, correspondence, documents, mission patches, newspaper clippings, photographs, plaques, publications, scrapbooks, speeches,...
Dates:
1934 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1956 - 2012
John Cleland papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 393
Scope and Contents
The John Cleland papers include materials on the Purdue University College of Agriculture and dairy making in Indiana, with a focus on the Purdue University Creamery. Materials include pre-publication manuscripts written by Cleland, Purdue Swiss-type cheese recipes, and artifacts related to the Purdue University Creamery, including: cheese and butter wrapper labels; a glass milk bottle and paper bottle caps; and a cottage cheese container.Also included are a can of Purdue Hybrid...
Dates:
1908 - 2017; Majority of material found within circa 1930s - 1960s
College of Health and Human Sciences records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 15
Scope and Contents
The College of Health and Human Sciences records document the historical background of the college; included are many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia. Also included are annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material; with a focus on work simplification practices or interviews involving key individuals from the college’s history, newspaper clippings, publicity, department brochures and pamphlets, newsletters and miscellaneous material. ...
Dates:
1875 - 2019
Council of Writing Program Administrators records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 75
Scope and Contents
The Council of Writing Program Administrators records (1977-2009; 16.35 cubic feet) documents the activities of the Council of Writing Program Administrators. Materials include papers related to WPA, MLA and CCCC conferences, executive committee meetings, services provided by WPA, general financial papers, correspondence, newsletters and journal. Types of materials include: papers, brochures, notes, agendas, minutes, reports, articles, rough drafts, newsletters, journals, correspondence,...
Dates:
1977 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1974 - 2007; Other: Date acquired: 11/05/2009
Dean of Women records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 41
Scope and Contents
The Dean of Women Office records (1958 – 1986; 6.35 cubic feet) document the official records of the Office of the Dean of Women, including correspondence, budgets, organization records, annual reports, and affiliated professional organizations. The Date File, which is a copy of outgoing mail from the Dean, offers researchers a glimpse into the day-to-day duties of the Dean of Women. However, any Date File that may have existed prior to 1960 is not included in these records, and there is a...
Dates:
1960-1974; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009
Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities album
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 26
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities Album contains the original petition letters for terms of recognition submitted by Purdue University fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. The album is believed to have been assembled by President James Smart during his tenure as President of Purdue University. The first recognition documents are from Sigma Chi, the first Purdue University fraternity. It is followed by the petition letter for Sigma Nu. The following...
Dates:
1886 - 1921
Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 513
Scope and Contents
The Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart contains Freehafer's drafts of her 1983 book "R.B. Stewart and Purdue University" as well as the notes she compiled while researching Stewart, some of the sources she used, the transcript from a 1977 interview with Stewart, notes from two other interviews with Stewart and his oral history transcript, and notes from interviews conducted with Stewart's colleagues.
Dates:
1970 - 1983
Purdue Graduate Dames Club records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 146
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Graduate Dames Club records documents the membership and activities of the Dames, as well as the activities of the National Association of University Dames. The collection primarily reflects the general activities of the club and its board, with less information on the individual special interest groups. It also documents changes in the club’s relationship with the university and in the club’s scope. Unfortunately, there is no information from 1955-1960, and some years are more...
Dates:
1931 - 1964; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1955
George F. Hamilton collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 7, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSA 132
Scope and Contents
Papers and photographs relating to the Purdue Class of 1897.
Dates:
1896 - 1944
Arthur G. Hansen papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 52
Scope and Contents
The papers of Arthur Hansen, president of Purdue University 1971 - 1982 include speeches, lecture notes, publications, and related materials. Photographs of President Arthur Hansen and his wife, Nancy Tucker Hansen were received at a later date from the publications and speeches, as was the DVD, "Funeral of Purdue University President Arthur G. Hansen," WLFI-TV News Channel 18. There are also some press releases related to Nancy Hansen's activities. The papers cover a wide...
Dates:
1950 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1985
Purdue University International Students collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 152
Abstract
Collections consists of statistical reports, historical brochure, general information pamphlet, newsletters, a 1930 group photograph, and 1941-42 listing of international students at Purdue University.
Dates:
1930 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1992 - 2002
College of Civil Engineering, Joint Transportation Research Program collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 47
Scope and Contents
The College of Engineering/Civil/Joint Transportation Research Program collection documents the history of the Joint Highway Research Project, which was formed in 1937, and later became known as the Joint Transportation Research Program. The collection also contains items from the Purdue Civil Engineering Department, prior to 1937; numerous photographs, including 301 photographs and notations about the educational background of graduate students, circa 1920s-1960s, and photographs of early...
Dates:
1920 - 2007
James R. Maris papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 478
Scope and Contents
The James R. Maris papers document aspects of the Department of Aviation Technology's administration and teaching. Papers include a 1973 department administrative procedures manual; Professor Maris' course outlines, lectures and notes for Aviation Technology 358, Aviation History class, including lecture overheads which provide historical aircraft images, publications and handbooks on aviation careers, records of Purdue's Aviation Technology Flying Club, including meeting minutes, reports,...
Dates:
1944 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1992 - 1993
Mark Shaw papers
Collection
Identifier: MSA 187
Scope and Contents
The research notes, publications, photographs, recordings, and personal items detailing the life and work of Purdue alumnus and author Mark Shaw. The collection documents Shaw's research and writing, and includes the transcripts of the Jack Ruby trial, extensive research regarding twentieth century journalist and reportor Dorothy Kilgallen, research regarding Marilyn Monroe, and several books, news clippings, and other articles. The collection also contains many works by Shaw, including the...
Dates:
1953 - 2021
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
Phi Beta Kappa records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 87
Scope and Contents
The Phi Beta Kappa records document the planning stages of the Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta of Indiana (Purdue University) Chapter, along with records from the 1970s and 1980s. The records include a few documents from the early 1990s. The one document from 1995, "The Greek Vine," is unrelated to Phi Beta Kappa, but it was provided with the original records. Types of materials include: correspondence, faculty member lists, form letters, initiation information, lectures, meeting...
Dates:
1953 - 1995; Other: Majority of material found within 1970 - 1980
Philalethean Literary Society records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 101
Abstract
This collection contains records ledgers, photos, and event programs documenting the activities of the Philalethean Literary Society, as well as their published constitution.
Dates:
1877 - 1924
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 University Office of the Architect records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: purdua0
Scope and Contents
Includes construction documents, cost schedules, minutes, correspondence, blueprints, notes on early Purdue buildings and building name changes, brochures, and ephemera relating to buildings on the Purdue University West Lafayette campus, 1930s-1940s. Includes information on buildings funded through the Public Works Administration, bond issues, and correspondence with legislators relating to funding for projects.
Dates:
1902-1940s; Other: Majority of material found in 1930-1940s; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006
Purdue Women's Club records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 97
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Women’s Club records (1922-2009; 10 cubic feet) consists of the club’s annual and treasurer reports, brochures, presidents' notebooks, meeting minutes, membership information, newsletters, and programs.
Dates:
1922-1998; Other: Majority of material found in circa 1960-1996; Other: Date acquired: 08/10/1999
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
Stewart Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110
Scope and Contents
The Stewart Center records contain floor plans and materials related to the building's construction and correspondence between Dr. John H. Moriarty and various distinguished groups and individuals invited to the dedication ceremony. A program from the first student play held in Loeb Playhouse is also contained within the collection as well as several library documents.
Dates:
1955 - 1980