Reports

College of Education records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 16

Scope and Contents The College of Education records document the first sixty years of Teacher Education at Purdue University (1908-1968). The majority of magazines, newsletters, pamphlets and catalogs are from the 1990s and 2000s. Also included are the opinion survey for the various Indiana higher education planning regions for 1974, along with the Purdue University accreditation report for the National Council for The Accreditation of Teacher Education for the years 1972-1974; a detailed listing, along with...

Dates: 1908 - 2010; Other: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2010

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Fifty Years of Placement Services at Purdue University report

Collection — Box Communal Collections 66, Placement: 10

Identifier: MSP 297

Scope and Contents The Fifty Years of Placement Services at Purdue University report document the developments of career placement services at Purdue University from 1921 to 1971. Within the report, includes details of the types of assessments administereed, the economic climate, and how it influenced graduates with securing a job. Within a given time frame, the papers discuss the percentage of graduates known to be employed. Salaries, recruiting activity, and new developments within the office are...

Dates: July 10, 1972

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Floyd Fithian papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 1

Scope and Contents This collection contains the congressional files of U.S. House Representative Floyd J. Fithian. The papers cover a wide variety of subjects, but are particularly rich in the history of environmental awareness in the United States. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory. Please note that although the collection is open and available for research use, the collection has been minimally processed so an archivist's review of each box will be needed prior to providing...

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1970s-1980s; Other: Date acquired: 04/02/1983

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

Roscoe H. George papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 483

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the research reports, notes, correspondence, patents, course material, and related papers of Roscoe George. It includes information on Electrical Engineering at Purdue University, and television research reports. Please see PDF Finding Aid for a detailed collection inventory.

Dates: 1939 - 1954

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mark S. Geyer papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 272

Scope and Contents The Mark S. Geyer papers document Geyer's time as Manager, Russian Elements Team for the International Space Station. The material provides a glimpse into the technical interface with the Russian Space Agency and its contractors to integrate Russian elements and systems into the International Space Station. The papers include a rich assortment of development schedules. Types of material include: correspondence, minutes, reports and schedules. Some of the materials are photocopies...

Dates: 1994 - 2002; Other: Majority of material found within 1997 - 1998

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roberta Banaszak Gleiter papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 251

Scope and Contents The Roberta Banaszak Gleiter papers (8 cubic feet; 1931-2011) contain materials that document both Gleiter’s personal and professional life such as letters of appreciation and commendation, awards, certificates, speeches and presentations, photographs, academic transcripts, items pertaining to Gleiter’s involvement in professional organizations, and materials documenting Gleiter’s time at Purdue. These include her Purdue University student identification card, materials pertaining to...

Dates: 1931-2011; Other: Majority of material found in 1956-2011; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eva Goble papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 3

Abstract

This collection contains materials that document the activities of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in the 1950s, as well as the activities of Eva Goble and her contributions to the Purdue University School of Home Economics.

Dates: 1920 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1980; Other: Date acquired: 11/06/2008

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jerome M. Goldman papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 461

Scope and Contents The Jerome Goldman papers document Goldman's career as a Purdue University student in Aeronautical Engineering, his service in the United States Army Air Corp and his work afterwards as a pilot for United Air Lines, along with his key role in establishing Purdue Aeronautics Corporation and Purdue Air Lines as chief pilot, director of operations, and later vice president for operations and maintenance. Also included are papers from his work with International Learning Systems, the Federal...

Dates: 1941 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1965 - 1972

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William F. M. Goss papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 148

Scope and Contents One folder containing correspondence from Purdue President Edward C. Elliott upon the death of William Goss, concerning Purdue's representation at his funeral services. Also contains a thank you note from Mrs. Goss. The folder also contains a copy of Professor Goss' obituary, a report he had written: Facts Concerning Graduates of Purdue University, during the ten years ending with 1894, and a report; Thermal Tests Of Car Wheels, done by Goss for the Griffin Wheel Company and submitted to...

Dates: 1894 - 1964

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert J. Gowan papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 474

Scope and Contents The Albert J. Gowan papers document Albert J. Gowan's involvement in the design of the Purdue University seal, Purdue centennial material, and Krannert logo, along with miscellaneous items, such as press clippings related to the projects. Information on the various designs of the Purdue seal proceeding Gowan's 1968 design is also included among the papers. The press material also provides key information on the Purdue seal, Purdue centennial graphic materials, and the design of the Krannert...

Dates: 1890 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1969

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) records, addition 06

Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59

Identifier: 2023-099

Dates: 2022

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Greer papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSP 66

Scope and Contents

The George Greer papers documents his research on MDMA. The collection contains a questionnaire, article, notes, graphs, and several case reports on his research subjects. The case studies are transcriptions from handwritten notes on the 29 subjects who are mentioned in Greer’s published papers. According to Greer, there are approximately 50 handwritten reports on other subjects still in his possession, which may be donated in the future.

Dates: 1980-1986

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Warren G. Hansen collection

Collection — Box Communal Collections 23, Placement: 13

Identifier: MSF 159

Scope and Contents

Papers relating to Warren Hansen, including correspondence regarding Professor Hansen's request for leave from Purdue to pursue further studies in theology and related subjects.

Dates: 1970 - 1971

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harvard Psilocybin Project records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 98

Abstract

The Harvard Psilocybin Project memos, reports and meeting minutes (1 folder; circa 1961-1962) documents the therapeutic use of psilocybin on inmates at the Concord Prison with Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert, George Litwin, James Ciarlo, Mike Kahn, Gunther Weil, and Timothy Leary.

Dates: circa 1961-1962; Other: Majority of material found in 1961-1962; Other: Date acquired: 09/10/2012

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Donald N. Heirman papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 291

Scope and Contents The Donald N. Heirman Papers (1958-2014; twenty four cubic ft.) documents the professional life and contributions of leading EMC expert Donald Heirman. The papers focus on Mr. Heirman’s professional life starting with his engineering degree at Purdue. The bulk of the collection relates to his career at AT&T Bell Labs and his many contributions to EMC standards development. A few personal items showcasing life at Purdue in the 1960’s also exist in the collection. Types of materials...

Dates: 1958 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1978 - 2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William M. Hepburn papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 173

Scope and Contents This collection includes materials related to Hepburn's research and work at Purdue University Libraries, including materials on Purdue history, Purdue faculty members, the Purdue Library system, and various individuals affiliated with Purdue history such as Charles Major, Bruce Rogers, and Richard Owen. The collection also includes Hepburn's personal and professional correspondence, personal documents such as a passport and articles on Hepburn's birthplace, a collection of books, and...

Dates: circa 1828-1963

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

James Herron Papers on University Affiliation Program

Collection — Box 1: Series MSF 552, Series 1

Identifier: MSF 552

Content Description

Materials created about the University Affiliation Program between Purdue University and Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria from 1984 to 1992. It was a professor exchange program held every year from, 1986. The collection includes correspondence between Purdue and Ahamdu Bello, books owned/given to Purdue Professors during their visit to Nigeria, a cap, air tickets of the trip, evaluation reports, funding documents, and other educational materials.

Dates: 1984 - 1992

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Indiana Athletic Trainers Association records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 184

Scope and Contents

The Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association records (1980-2014; 15 cubic feet) documents the business and professional activities of the IATA from its inception in 1980 to 2014. Collection contains records including board of directors meeting agendas and minutes, membership directories, financial reports, and correspondence. The collection also includes public relations materials, photographs, memorabilia and historical material. The records are broken up into seventeen series.

Dates: 1980-2014; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/2015

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

College of Agriculture, International Programs in Agriculture, records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 69

Scope and Contents The International Programs in Agriculture records (1943-1975; 16 cubic feet) documents the history, administration, and activities of the College of Agriculture’s globalization efforts in the three decades following the Second World War. Much (if not most) of the materials in this collection pertain to Purdue-Brazil Project, with a great many documents written in Portuguese. Types of materials in the collection include: correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, meeting minutes,...

Dates: 1943 - 1975; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/2009

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections