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 17 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
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
Collection of Midwestern maps
Collection — Box 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
Collection of Purdue Train Wreck materials
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 117
Abstract
Newspaper articles, eye witness interviews, an oral history, and memorabilia relating to the 1903 Purdue Train Wreck.
Dates:
1903 - 2006
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, engineering designs, maps, a model (Space Van), papers, posters, reports, topographical maps and VHS tapes.
Dates:
1944 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1988
Indiana Aerial Photographs and Maps collection
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20161004
Dates:
1833 - 2004
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
Paul J. McAllister collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 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
Heather Moberly Collection of Purdue Ephemera
Collection — Box Communal Collections 56, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 284
Abstract
Ephemera documenting Purdue's campus in the late 1940s
Dates:
1948
Purdue Brochure and Publication collection
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-105
Dates:
1969 - 1984
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 bus...
Dates:
1874 - 2014
Purdue University Campus Maps collection, addition 05
Unprocessed — Digital folder 20200414 Purdue University Campus Maps Collection addition 05
Identifier: 20200414
Dates:
circa 1990s
Purdue University risk inspection memo and campus map
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 18
Identifier: 20181129
Dates:
1931
Robert Earl McEachron collection
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-025
Dates:
1939 - 1943
Richard (Dick) G. Strippel Research and Writings on Amelia Earhart
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 204
Abstract
This collection contains research and reference files, correspondence, manuscripts, publication records, photographs, and oversized materials related to the writing and publication of Amelia Earhart: the myth and the reality…
Dates:
1931-1999; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2016