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Maps

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to graphic or photogrammetric representations of the Earth's surface or a part of it, including physical features and political boundaries, where each point corresponds to a geographical or celestial position according to a definite scale or projection. The term may also refer to similar depictions of other planets, suns, other heavenly bodies, or areas of the heavens. Maps are typically depicted on a flat medium, such as on paper, a wall, or a computer screen. For similar depictions on a sphere, see "globes (cartographic spheres)."

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Neil A. Armstrong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates: 1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Atlas Catalan de 1375

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1 portfolio
Identifier: 20160706.1
Dates: 1375
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles R. Brouse collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 391
Content Description

Materials created by or about Charles R. Brouse, including an extensive journal of his experience serving in Europe during World War I. Also includes photographs, news clippings, and the Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator of October 12, 1918.

Dates: 1917 - 1942
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection of Midwestern maps

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSR 12
Scope and Contents

The Collection of Midwestern Maps (1825-1925; 7 linear feet) documents roads, counties, and geography of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Illinois. It features several pocket maps, including one attached to the inside cover of a small travel booklet. Some maps note territory status of current states, such as Michigan. Not all counties are represented on all maps. One map is written in French.

Dates: 1825 - 1925
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection of Purdue Train Wreck materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 117
Scope and Contents The Collection of the Purdue Train Wreck materials (1903-2006; 0.25 cubic feet) documents the Purdue Train Wreck of 1903.  The collection includes memorabilia, memorials, newspaper clippings, eye witness interviews, and an oral history pertaining to the tragic event.  This collection is made up of one series entitled Purdue Train Wreck.  This collection is extremely valuable to anyone interested in the history of Purdue University. This is collection has been assembled by Purdue Libraries...
Dates: 1903 - 2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Len Cormier papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 207
Scope and Contents

The Len Cormier papers document Cormier's work as a commercial space flight pioneer. The majority of the papers include drawings, designs, blueprints, and papers related to engineer Cormier's work to design commercial reusable launch vehicles and other orbital vehicles. Types of materials include blueprints, business documents, CAD files, engineering designs, family documents, maps, a model (Space Van), papers, posters, research material, reports, topographical maps, and VHS tapes.

Dates: 1944 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2007
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Indiana Aerial Photographs and Maps collection

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20161004
Dates: 1833 - 2004
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Indiana survey map

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 40
Identifier: 20190618
Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lilly Hall of Life Sciences records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 115
Scope and Contents

The Lilly Hall of Life Sciences records document the planning, development, and construction of Lilly Hall. It consists of correspondence, technical drawings, floor plans, maps, architect construction specifications, photographs and negatives, reviews of life science buildings at other institutions, and reports of departmental needs for the new building. Also included are two booklets advertising the building following its completion.

Dates: 1939 - 1963; Majority of material found within 1948 - 1957
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Alton A. Lindsey papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSF 225
Scope and Contents The Alton A. Lindsey papers (1921-2000; 0.5 cubic feet) document the life, academic and scientific career, and publication history of Alton A. Lindsey. They feature publications and maps regarding geographical areas Lindsey studied, including the Lindsey Islands in Antarctica, the Ross Biological Reserve in Indiana, and Pine Hills Preserve in Indiana. Some of the ecological papers were authored by scholars other than Lindsey. Types of materials include: vitas, photographs, publications,...
Dates: 1921 - 2000
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Paul J. McAllister collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 170
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of various certificates related to McAllister's education. These inculde one share of common stock in Purdue University Phi Kappa Psi Association, life membership certificate for the Purdue Memorial Union, certificate to commemorate the 7th quinquennial of the Class of 1913, and a transcript from McAllister's freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1907 - 1963
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Heather Moberly Collection of Purdue Ephemera

 Collection — Communal collections box 56, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 284
Content Description

The collection consists of three items: a student map of Purdue Campus from the late 1940s as well as two souvenir folders of color Purdue postcards from the same era.

Dates: 1948
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Brochure and Publication collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-105
Dates: 1969 - 1984
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Campus Maps collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 6
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Campus Maps collection consists of "Welcome to Purdue," campus maps, campus accessibility maps, self-guided tour maps and numerous 8.5 x 11 inch campus maps with building abbreviations and names. Some specialized maps can also be found in the collection; these include: aerial maps, "center of population," historical data about buildings, campus tree guide, Purdue Arboretum map and listing of trees on campus, bike path and parking, pedestrian, campus parking areas and...
Dates: 1874 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Campus Maps collection, addition 05

 Unprocessed Material — Digital folder 20200414 Purdue University Campus Maps Collection addition 05
Identifier: 20200414
Dates: circa 1990s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Disability Resource Center records, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-007
Dates: 1998 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University risk inspection memo and campus map

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 18
Identifier: 20181129
Dates: 1931
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert Earl McEachron collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-025
Dates: 1939 - 1943
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Richard (Dick) G. Strippel Research and Writings on Amelia Earhart

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 204
Scope and Contents The Richard (Dick) G. Strippel Research and Writings on Amelia Earhart (1931-1999; 4.3 cubic feet) comprise the materials used to write the book, Amelia Earhart: the myth and the reality….  Strippel compiled the materials presented here in preparation for the book’s publication. The collection also contains the book proposal and drafts for Amelia Earhart: the myth and the reality…, correspondence related to the publication of...
Dates: 1931-1999; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections