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Poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Literary and oral genre rooted in the compressed and cogent imaginative awareness or associations of experiences, ideas, or emotional responses and arranged under an organized criterion of meaning, conscious and unconscious expression, symbolism, formal or informal pattern, sound, and rhythm. The genre encompasses narrative, dramatic, satiric, didactic, erotic, and personal forms.

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

"And This is How it Was: Recollections of an Indiana Farm Boy, 1910-1920," by Glen Lehker

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 48, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSP 218
Scope and Contents

One manuscript of poems, "And This is How It Was: recollections of an Indiana farm boy, 1910-1920," undated, by Glen Lehker.

Dates: 1910 - 1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eugene A. Cernan "High Flight" poem

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 68: Series MSP 194, Series 2; Series MSP 160, Series 5; Series UA 160, Series 6; Series UA 20, Series 6; Series UA 20, Series 7; Series MSA 371, Series 1; Series MSA 371, Series 2; Series UA 182, Series 2; Series MSP 311, Series 3; Series MSF 447, Series 1; Series MSA 320, Series 2; Series MSF 555, Series 4; Series UA 182, Series 4; Series MSF 553, Series 5; Series MSF 553, Series 10, 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

Charles Savage papers, addition 04

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20191121
Dates: 1961 - 2008
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

M. Steele Churchman papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 4, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 68
Scope and Contents

Churchman, M. Steele (1981). Poems To Share With You.

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

Charles Cottingham papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 5, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSA 77
Scope and Contents Poetry written by Charles Cottingham, "Engineer, Writer, Lecturer": "William Holmes McGuffey" "To A McGuffey Teacher" "At Birthplace of William Holmes McGuffey" "Tablet in Los Angeles Library" The above appear on the first sheet. On the back of that sheet is a copy of a cable address "Edison, New York," Orange, New York, April 26, 1914 [Thomas A. Edison writes of the harmful effects of cigarettes, and he states, "I employ no person who smokes cigarettes."] "Why...
Dates: 1942 - 1952
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Felix and Selma Stefanile papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 306
Scope and Contents The Felix and Selma Stefanile papers (1920-2009; 26.75 cubic feet) document the personal and professional lives of Felix and Selma Stefanile. The collection includes rough drafts and notes of Felix and Selma's published poems and essays. It also contains personal papers which document both of their lives in New York before they came to live in West Lafayette, Indiana. Many of the photographs are focused on Felix's childhood, early life, middle and later years. The photographs document less...
Dates: 1920-2009; Majority of material found within 1944-2000; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Indiana Poetry Society papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 51
Scope and Contents

The Indiana Poetry Society papers is a collection of manuscript poems and letters by members of the Indiana Poetry Society, as gathered by the society president and founder, Eletha Mae Taylor, along with some of her personal papers. Among the personal papers is a composition book containing notations on the study of poetry and literature and spelling/vocabulary lists, music scores, poetry, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

Dates: 1897 - 1947
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

James Bernard Gross collection

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20181012
Dates: 2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Barriss Mills papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 32, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 269
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains four poetry publications by Barriss Mills.

Dates: 1955 - 1964
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles B. Murphy papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 32, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 279
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of three folders which contain publications by Charles B. Murphy.

Dates: 1929 - 1931
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Our Poetic Tribute to Amelia Earhart album

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20120416
Dates: 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Don Paarlberg papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 445
Scope and Contents

The Don Paarlberg papers contain writings, letters, memoirs, and poems of Don Paarlberg on foods, farming, and other subjects.

Dates: 1964 - 2001
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William Richards collection on Walter Pahnke

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 68
Scope and Contents

The William Richards Collection on Walter Pahnke (1952-1972; 0.2 cubic feet) contains materials collected and donated by William Richards that document the life and work of his close colleague, Walter Pahnke. It includes some of Pahnke's important academic writings, copies of personal manuscripts, some biographical information, writings by his wife (Eva Sontum Pahnke), and materials memorializing his untimely passing.

Dates: 1950 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1971
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University English Department publications, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 74
Identifier: 2025-041
Dates: 2013-2014; 2022-2024
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Rare Book Leaves collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 137
Abstract The Rare Book Leaves collection contains leaves from Buddhist scriptures, Golden Legend, Sidonia the Sorceress, Nuremberg Chronicle, Codex de Tortis, and an illustrated version of Wordsworth’s poem Daffodils. The collection demonstrates a variety of printing styles and paper. This particular collection is an excellent teaching...
Dates: 1440 - late 19th/early 20th Century
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert E. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 535
Scope and Contents The Robert E. Smith papers include creative writings and related papers from the life and career of Robert E. Smith. The collection primarily comprises manuscripts for short stories, poems, essays, novels and novellas, sermons, and plays. The collection also includes research documents on various topics, notably orator John Walker and mystery solving; instruction materials from the classes Smith taught in the Purdue Communication Department; and personal documents such as correspondence,...
Dates: 1939 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Songs and Poetry from the Debris collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSK 4
Scope and Contents

The Songs and Poetry from the Debris collection document some of the poetry and songs written by Purdue students during the late 1880s-1920. Some of the material is actual pages taken from the original Debris yearbook, and some years just list poetry and songs of particular interest and the pages they can be found on. Types of materials include: original poetry and songs along with illustrations.

Dates: 1889 - 1920; Other: Majority of material found within 1890 - 1899
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Evaleen Stein papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 2, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSP 190
Scope and Contents The Evaleen Stein papers (1889-2005; 0.1 cubic feet) document the life and career of Evaleen Stein, one of the first female authors of note from Indiana. The collection consists of seven of Stein’s poems and letters from Ms. Stein to Mrs. William Graham, one of which describes a benefit that was thrown for Ms. Stein by several notable Indiana authors (George Ade, James Whitcomb Riley, Charles Major, etc) to enable her travel to Europe. All but one poem in the collection are handwritten by...
Dates: 1889-2005; Other: Majority of material found in 1889-1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Gertrude Sunderlin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 493
Scope and Contents The Gertrude Sunderlin papers (1939-1954; 2.2 cubic feet) document the life and career of Gertrude Sunderlin, an early foods and nutrition professor at Purdue University.  Much of the collection is comprised of theses written by Sunderlin’s students over the years that were based on experimental foods work.  Many of the recipes developed from these experiments were subsequently published in magazines or extension publications and reflect Sunderlin’s larger impact on the development of...
Dates: 1939 - 1954; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/1987
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

"The Nation and the World, 2000-2015" by Keiser H. Ruei

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 10
Identifier: 20160305
Dates: 2015
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John Y. D. Tse papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 33: Series Series 1, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSF 300
Scope and Contents The John Y. D. Tse papers include, On the Theory of Profit to My Country, 1987-1989, a compilation of ten poems and memoirs written by Tse as reflections upon forty years as a management professor, a founder of the Krannert Graduate School of Business, an entrepreneur and a benefactor to Purdue University. Within the volume there are also photographs, reprints of letters written to Dr. Tse by colleagues, an address written by Tse for the 25th anniversary of the Krannert School of Management,...
Dates: 1987 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1989
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection on James Whitcomb Riley

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 52
Scope and Contents The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates: 1891 - 1951
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Zebrowski papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 41, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 426
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a poem written by George Zebrowski as a student and a certificate of membership for the Purdue Alumni Association.

Dates: 1921 - 1931
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections