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George Ade papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 4
Scope and Contents
The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts.
Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...
Dates:
1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943
Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 254
Scope and Contents
Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.
Dates:
circa 1890-1905
Purdue University Harlequin Club collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 173
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Harlequin Club collection contains programs and sheet music from the productions held by the club. Several of the productions are based on books and lyrics written by Purdue alummus and playwright, George Ade. The programs also feature some of the businesses in the area during the early 1900s. There is one button, "Wintergreen for President," from the Harlequin Show, "Of Thee I Sing," undated.
Dates:
1904 - 1951
Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 82
Scope and Contents
The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by Alice...
Dates:
1847-1949; Majority of material found within 1890-1924; Event: Date acquired: 11/30/1926
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 scrapbook...
Dates:
1885 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1919
Ross-Ade Stadium records
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 60, Placement: 01
Identifier: UA 112
Scope and Contents
The Ross-Ade Stadium Records contains two information pamphlets about Ross-Ade Stadium and the Ross-Ade Foundation, one from 1924 and one from 1925. They list members of the Ross-Ade Foundation as well as provide information about the recreational field and stadium.
Dates:
1924 - 1925
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