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Capital Airlines Honorary Certificate Awarded to R. J. Rudolph

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 50, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 350
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one mounted certificate, dated 06/12/1950, commissioning R. J. Rudolph to an honorary captain of the capital fleet.

Dates: June 12, 1950
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Carlyle Literary Society records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 141
Scope and Contents The Carlyle Literary Society records (1881-1922; 1 cubic foot) documents the meetings and activities of the Carlyle Literary Society, active at Purdue from 1881-1923.  The collection includes records books that document the meetings of the society, its finances, and its constitution, as well as programs documenting society-sponsored events, and surveys administered to prospective new members.  At this time, there are no records documenting the change by the Carlyle Literary Society to Kappa...
Dates: 1881 - 1922
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

A. P. Carman papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 18, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 84
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one folder that contains an article written by A. P. Carman.

Dates: 1890
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ralph H. Carr papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 18, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 85
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four folders that contain articles written by R. H. Carr, and a letter from William M. Hepburn, Librarian, dated January 31, 1928.

Dates: 1915 - 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Carey W. Carrick papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 18, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 86
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of folders containing articles by Carey Carrick.

Dates: 1925 - 1927
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Carrier Family photo album

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 365
Scope and Contents

This album contains photographs of the Carrier family, Smith family, Galeener family, and the Everhart family. These are possibly extended family of the Carriers or married names. Pictures depict individuals as well as houses and landscape in Urbana, Illinois, and Pasadena, California. There are several photos of the 1913 Lafayette flood and one of the Purdue tank painted after a scrap.

Dates: circa 1913 - 1924
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Arthur Horace Carter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSF 488
Abstract

The collection includes architectural sketches and blueprints, correspondence, artwork, and a photo album; it spans from Carter’s time at Ohio State University to his tenure at Purdue University.

Dates: 1916 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1929; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 73
Scope and Contents The Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall Records collection consists of records from or dealing with in some capacity the Men’s Residence Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall. The collection consists of photos, event and club materials, proposed and executed budgets, residence directories, maps of the dorm and rooms, correspondence, residence hall pamphlets, newspaper articles, administration documentation, and some oversized objects and artifacts. The items demonstrate the activities that occurred at...
Dates: 1939 - 2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George W. Case papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 18, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 87
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one folder that contains an article written by George Case.

Dates: 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert E. Caswell papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 18, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 88
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one folder that contains articles by Albert Caswell, and an obituary from American Journal of Physics.

Dates: 1911
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Central Machine Shop pamphlet

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 48, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSP 222
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet, "Central Machine Shop, Precision Machining Services for Purdue University," circa 1988 (2 copies)

Dates: circa 1988
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eugene A. Cernan "High Flight" poem

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 68, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSP 149
Scope and Contents

Copy of "High Flight" poem by John Gillespie Magee Jr., affixed to board. The poem was taken by Eugene A. Cernan on Apollo 10's mission to the moon, May 18 - 26, 1969. It is inscribed by Cernan; "To Mitch Simmons - So as never to forget we took this copy of High Flight to the moon on Apollo X 18-26 May 1969.  You above all can appreciate it's significance, Sincerely Gene Cernan."

The letter of authenticity was signed by Cernan on August 25, 2010 and is housed with the poem.

Dates: circa 1969
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Certificate of appreciation from the Garrison Command Team of Task Force Indy to Purdue Department of Human Resource Services

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 66, Placement: 14
Identifier: UA 77
Scope and Contents

One certificate of appreciation from the "Headquarters Multinational Corps-Iraq 38th Division Support Command- Task Force Indy." "The Garrison Command Team Proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to Department of Human Resource Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, November 23, 2006. Certificate is signed by Paul V. Foster, Task Force Command Sergeant Major and Marjorie K. Courtney, Task Force Commander.

Dates: November 23, 2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roger B. Chaffee letter and postcard

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 282
Scope and Contents The letter dated July 24, 1965 is from Roger Chaffee to his parents. On the reverse is a July 25, 1965 note from Martha Chaffee to her in-laws in which she signs, "Roger, Martha, Sheryl and Steve." In the letter, Roger discussed an upcoming flight and the astronaut's rotation as capsule communicator (CAPCOM). He mentions Gus Grissom, Gene Cernan, Jim McDivitt, Buzz Aldrin and Dave Scott. Both Roger and Martha discuss recent family activities at home. The postcard, dated July 1965, was sent...
Dates: 1967
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

James V. Chambers papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 458
Scope and Contents

The James V. Chambers papers (1890-2005; 0.25 cubic feet) contain articles and publications highlighting the growth and development of the dairy industry in the State of Indiana as well as the Department of Dairy Science at Purdue University. Original ice cream recipes are included within the collection as well.

Dates: 1890 - 2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Kassandra Agee Chandler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 363
Scope and Contents The Kassandra Agee Chandler papers document Chandlers' time as a student at Purdue, with particular focus on her nomination as the first and only African American Homecoming Queen at Purdue. The papers also document the many student activities with which she was involved and her career and alumni involvement. The collection includes personal records, newspaper clippngs, photographs, correspondence, and artifacts. This collection would be useful to researchers interested in student life in...
Dates: 1971 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1977 - 1982
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles A. Ellis papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 460
Scope and Contents The Charles A. Ellis Papers document the professional career of structural engineer Charles Ellis. Types of materials in the collection include correspondence, writings, printed material, photographs, organization chart, financial estimates, and information on professional achievements. Although some biographical information and a small number of personal photographs are included in the collection, the papers primarily document Ellis' involvement with the design of the Golden Gate Bridge in...
Dates: 1911-1946; Other: Majority of material found in 1928-1938; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles F. Bolden Jr. lecture

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 62, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSP 177
Scope and Contents

The Charles F. Bolden, Jr. lecture (2010, 0.1 cubic feet) documents a lecture given by Charles F. Bolden, then 12th admnistrator of NASA. The lecture was given as part of the William E. Boeing Distinguished Lecture series on September 7, 2010 in Fowler Hall and was open to the general public. The collection contains one DVD.

Dates: 2010; Other: Date acquired: 04/09/2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles H. Benjamin papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 15, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 31
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four folders, containing articles written by Charles Benjamin, the former Dean of the School of Engineering at Purdue University.

Dates: 1903 - 1912
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles J. Huber papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 8, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 144
Scope and Contents

Publications by Charles J. Huber:

The Story of Sericulture in China, 1924.

Better Silk for China, A paper given before the Rotary Club of Shanghai on August 21, 1924.

The Potentialities of the Silk Industry of China, Paper given before the Industrial Conference at Peking, September 10, 1924.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles Klinger Collection of Limp Rivet issues

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 56, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSP 267
Scope and Contents The collection (1946-1948; 0.4 cubic feet) documents post-World War II campus life in satirical fashion. According to the donor, Charles (Chuck) Klinger, the LIMP RIVET was a collegiate humor magazine comparable to the Harvard LAMPOON, Michigan State SPARTAN, Michigan GARGOYLE and the Ohio State SUNDIAL. Of particular interest might be the few loose pages from the Purdue Debris and a letter from the donor providing additional historical background, as he held various positions for the...
Dates: Publication: 1946-1948
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

The Charles Pankow Foundation Collection on Charles Pankow

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 135
Scope and Contents

The Charles Pankow Foundation collection on Charles Pankow reflects the life of Charles J. Pankow and his contribution to the construction industry. It is a compilation of news articles on Pankow himself, the people associated with Pankow Companies and Pankow Foundation, papers, projects undertaken by Pankow Group of Companies. Information regarding the biography of Charles Pankow, A Better Way to Build, is also included.

Dates: 1950 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles W. Lovell Jr. papers

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 44, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 456
Scope and Contents

Certain Characteristics of Partially-Frozen Soils, by C. W. Lovell, Jr., 1956 [draft copy, not to be published]

Dates: 1956
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John I. Cheney collection

 Collection — Communal Collections Box: 4, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 64
Scope and Contents

One folder which contains items from the Class of 1917.

Dates: 1916 - 1940
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 19
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Elliott, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1874-1960 16
Hovde, Frederick L., 1908-1983 15
Purdue University. School of Aeronautics and Astronautics 15
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 14
Purdue University--Presidents 14
Potter, A. A. (Andrey Abraham), 1882-1979 13
Purdue University--Buildings--Pictorial works 13
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller, 1878-1972 12
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McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949 11
Purdue Alumni Association 11
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Cernan, Eugene 8
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Project Apollo (U.S.) 8
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Purdue University. Airport 8
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Women 8
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Space Shuttle Program (U.S.) 7
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Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- 6
Shoemaker, Carolyn E. (Carolyn Ernestine), 1868-1933 6
United States. Department of the Navy 6
Hansen, Arthur G. 5
Metzner, Ralph 5
Moriarty, John Helenbeck, 1903-1971 5
Mortar Board (Society). Barbara Cook Chapter 5
Nelson, Betty M., 1935- 5
Panhellenic Association (Purdue University) 5
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)--History 5
Purdue Memorial Union 5
Purdue University. Board of Trustees 5
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Sigma Chi Fraternity 5
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Stewart, Robert Bruce 5
Stratton, Dorothy C. (Dorothy Constance), 1899-2006 5
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Black Cultural Center (West Lafayette, Ind. : 1970-1998) 4
Brown, Herbert C. (Herbert Charles), 1912-2004 4
Edward C. Elliott Hall Of Music (West Lafayette, Ind.) 4
General Electric Company 4
Goss, W. F. M. (William Freeman Myrick), 1859-1928 4
Grof, Stanislav, 1931- 4
Hawkins, George A. (George Andrew), 1907-1978 4
Hepburn, William Murray, 1874- 4
Lambda Chi Alpha 4
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Purdue Aeronautics Corporation 4
Purdue Airlines 4
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Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950 4
Smart, James H. (James Henry), 1841-1900 4
United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve 4
United States. Navy 4
Voss, Janice, 1956-2012 4
WBAA (Radio station : West Lafayette, Ind.) 4
Williams, Helen Bass, 1916-1991 4
Zissis, Cecilia, 1919-2000 4
Zucrow, Maurice J. (Maurice Joseph), 1899-1975 4
Acacia Fraternity 3
Aerojet-General Corporation 3
Aldrin, Buzz 3
Bridges, Roy D., Jr. (Roy Dunbard), 1943- 3
Brown, Mark N. (Mark Neil), 1951- 3
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