Picture postcards
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Postcards having a pictorial image on one side, often representations of a place or works of art, upon which a message can be written, then posted.
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Arnold Sweet Collection of Purdue Postcards
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-100
Dates:
1900 - 2023
Pete Bill Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 506
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a set of five tin cups/mugs that are part of a Class of 1910 50th Anniversary collection. Each metal cup is decorated with scenes of Purdue and the class of 1910 crest. The postcard shows the "Marmora," one of the famous "Eddy Clocks" locotmotives. It became part of the Railway Museum at Purdue University in 1907. The Purdue Collection was transferred to the National Museum of Transport at St. Louis in 1951.
Dates:
1960 - 1960; Other: Postcard of Locomotive was transferred to the Libraries by Robert
(Pete) Bill on October 3, 2017.
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 by...
Dates:
1967
Pearl E. Child collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 4, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 66
Scope and Contents
The Pearl Child papers include correspondence, teacher's certificates, Tri-State College certificate, clippings, report cards, tuition receipts, recommendation letters, postcards, photographs, Mansfield Machine Works catalog, issue of The Valley Register, two issues of The Ohio Farmer, cards detailing food traits.
Dates:
1865 - 1979
Collection of Grateful Dead at Purdue memorabilia
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-030
Collection of Purdue University postcards
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 39
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Purdue University postcards (1900-2007) documents the changing landscape and buildings of Purdue University over time. Each postcard has been given a unique number and then assigned a subject heading.
This is an active collection which will be added to over time.
Dates:
1900-2007; Other: Majority of material found in 1920s-1950s
Julianna Dunn Purdue postcard
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 9
Identifier: 20150926
Dates:
undated
Norman Nitschke postcard collection
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 18
Identifier: 20190927.1
Dates:
1933 - 1949
Purdue and Lafayette postcards
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 17
Identifier: 20181209
Dates:
1913 - 1915
Purdue Club of Chicago records
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 46
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Club of Chicago records consist of three guest registers (1921-1955) that include handwritten names, addresses, graduation years, and phone numbers for members attending various events. Includes occasional notes about Purdue football games and lists of officers for some years (1945-1948) in addition to a few documents on general plans for meetings and committee members. Includes a letter from Purdue President Edward C. Elliott thanking the Club for an event he attended (April 1945)....
Dates:
1921 - 1955
Purdue Farm Buildings postcard
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-098
Dates:
circa 1909
Purdue Interurban Test Car postcard
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-092
Dates:
unknown
Purdue University buildings postcards and photographs
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20160321
Dates:
1940s
Purdue University photographs card
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 2
Identifier: 20140521.3
Dates:
undated
John Wendling photograph collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 510
Scope and Contents
The John Wendling photograph collection contains photographs and postcards from the international and domestic travels of John Wendling. He took pictures of several places in South America as well as the United States.
Dates:
1939 - 2003