Collections | Archives and Special Collections

Tom D. P. Frazer papers

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 18

Identifier: MSA 112

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an article by Frazer.

Dates: undated

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Frederick N. Andrews papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: andrfn0

Scope and Contents

This collection contains 1 box of materials regarding Frederick Andrews.

Dates: 1957-1980

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Frederick R. Ford papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 0000FRF1

Scope and Contents

The papers of Dr. Frederick Ford, Purdue Executive Vice President and Treasurer Emeritus. Materials relate primarily to statewide financial matters in Indiana and postsecondary education. Please see the PDF Finding Aid for the collection inventory.

Dates: 1974-1977

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Freehafer Hall records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 153

Scope and Contents

The Freehafer Hall records contain building and planning reports for the original building and later addition, awards won by the office staff, and varying correspondence in regards to the day to day operations of the staff.

Dates: 1967 - 2000

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lytle J. Freehafer memorial service program

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 19

Identifier: MSA 113

Scope and Contents

Program - Memorial Service for Lytle J. Freehafer, 1987.

Dates: 1987

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Nancy Friedersdorf papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 484

Scope and Contents The Nancy Friedersdorf papers (1965 – 2016; 1.2 cubic foot) documents the student services career of Nancy Friedersdorf at Purdue University. A large majority of the collection is composed of speech manuscripts and speech notes from Friedersdorf’s many speaking and workshop engagements throughout her career. The rest of the collection consists of biographical documentation about her professional career. Very little information about Dr. Friedersdorf’s life outside of her Purdue career is...

Dates: 1965 - 2016; Other: Date acquired: 11/09/2013

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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).

Dates: 1982

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 263

Scope and Contents

The David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings document several Purdue Grand Prix races. Recondings include the 1982 (25th anniversary Grand Prix) along with twelve other races.

Dates: 1982 - 2005

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William R. Fuller papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 137

Scope and Contents Materials collected by Professor of Mathematics Emeritus William Fuller. Includes some materials relating to David Ross and the XR Fund, the history of the Purdue Research Foundation, a speech by David Sarnoff on the social impact of computers (1964), Founders Day and the 100th anniversary of the founding of Purdue University in 1969, teacher evaluation, televised instruction in college freshman mathematics, and notebooks of records of the Calculus Program for Engineers (1959-1976)....

Dates: 1865 - 1969

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Richard L. Funkhouser book chapter

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 45, Placement: 07

Identifier: MSF 462

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the following: The Richard L. Funkhouser book chapter; “The P.K. Kelkar Library: the first ten years and the collaboration with the Purdue University Libraries.” (2009; 0.1 cubic feet) documents the history of The P.K. Kelkar Library.

Dates: 2009

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Clifford C. Furnas papers

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 20

Identifier: MSA 114

Scope and Contents

The papers consists of one folder which contains articles by Clifford C. Furnas.

Dates: 1926 - 1930

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Office of Future Engineers records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: UA 108

Scope and Contents

The Office of Future Engineers records (2000-2014; 0.25 cubic feet) is a collection of recruitment and admission materials published by Purdue University and the College of Engineering. These materials include booklets, pamphlets, brochures, sample admission letters, slides, and other published items. Materials in this collection are organized into a single series, arranged chronologically.

Dates: 2000 - 2014

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lella R. Gaddis papers

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 22, Placement: 07

Identifier: MSF 138

Scope and Contents

This collection includes an article written by Lella Gaddis in 1917 as well as clippings and photographs pertaining to her life, activities, and work.

Dates: 1917 - 2009

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Yuri Gagarin Song Book and Commemorative Matches Box Set

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MSP 205

Scope and Contents The Yuri Gagarin Song Book and Commemorative Matches Box Set honors Gagarin's achievement as the first person in space. The collection includes a commemorative poem and song book from Moscow (1962) honoring cosmonaut Gagarin and his fellow cosmonauts; Gherman Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, and Pavel Popovich, the first four Soviets in space. Also included is a commemorative box set of matches. The illustrated souvenir box (9 ¼" x 11 ½") contains 28 individual illustrated boxes of matches,...

Dates: 1934 - 1968

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert J. Gagen engineering tools

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MSA 38

Scope and Contents

Robert J. Gagen engineering tools consist of three sets of engineering drafting/compass tools used by Gagen as a Purdue student. One of the sets has Purdue inscribed on the case.

Dates: 1933

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

1909 Gala Week booklet

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 65, Placement: 14, Folder: 1

Identifier: MSP 281

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one green leather-bound Gala Week booklet from 1909.

Dates: 1909

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Stanton K. Galey collection

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 21

Identifier: MSA 115

Scope and Contents

Purdue Varsity Athletics card, signed by Stanton K. Galey.

Dates: circa 1950

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John M. Gano photo album

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 36, Placement: 16

Identifier: MSA 354

Scope and Contents

The John M. Gano photo album contains photos of Gano's family members and other acquaintances and campus scenes of the greater Lafayette area and Battleground.

Dates: 1910 - 1920

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections