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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 18 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

Atlas Catalan de 1375

 Unprocessed — Box 1 portfolio
Identifier: 20160706.1

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
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
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

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, CAD files and VHS tapes.
Dates: 1944 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1988

Indiana Aerial Photographs and Maps collection

 Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20161004

Indiana survey map

 Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 40
Identifier: 20190618

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
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

Purdue Brochure and Publication collection

 Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-105

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

Purdue University risk inspection memo and campus map

 Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 18
Identifier: 20181129

Robert Earl McEachron collection

 Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-025

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 the...
Dates: 1931-1999; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2016