Women -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered comprehensive works on the history of women, including works which deal collectively with their socio-economic, political and legal position, participation in historical events, contribution to society, etc.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Berenice Carroll papers, addition 03
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20181129.1
Elizabeth Venemann Lyles papers
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20120622
Dates:
circa 1900 - 2009
Eurodelphian Literary Society records
Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 124, Series 1; Series MSP 124, Series 2
Identifier: MSP 124
Abstract
Collection includes record books documenting the activities, meetings, and members of the Eurodelphian Literary Society, as well as documents relating to their rituals and the national chapter.
Dates:
1920 - 1932
Gilbreth library books, addition 01
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210625.1
Dates:
1912 - 2000
Indiana Extension Homemakers Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 196
Abstract
The collection includes papers, publications, artifacts, and a scrapbook, which document the history and activities of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, an educational and social group for homemakers in Indiana.
Dates:
1953-2015; Other: Date acquired: 03/04/2014
League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 55
Abstract
These records document activities and administration of the League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette (formerly the League of Women Voters of West Lafayette and the Lafayette League of Women Voters).
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1965 - 2000; 1920 - 2019
Paulina T. Merritt papers on the Indiana Women's Suffrage Movement
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 108
Overview
This collection includes correspondence and other materials documenting Paulina T. Merritt’s involvement in the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement.
Dates:
1860 - 1913; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1895
Faith Wayne Pearson papers
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 258
Abstract
This collection includes clippings and articles pertaining to Pearson’s aviation activities while at Purdue, as well as her involvement in the Purdue engineering program, with the debate team, the WBAA campus radio station, Alpha Chi Omega, her acquaintanceship with Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, and her employment in the campus bookstore. The collection also includes one photograph of Pearson, circa 1995, a speech she composed detailing some highlights of her life and career, and a copy of her...
Dates:
1940-2000; Other: Majority of material found in 1940s; Other: Date acquired: 06/04/2012
Philalethean Literary Society records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 101
Overview
This collection contains records ledgers, photos, and event programs documenting the activities of the Philalethean Literary Society, as well as their published constitution.
Dates:
1877 - 1924
Professional Service, 1950 - 1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 9
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials documenting Helen Schleman's professional service and membership in various women's advocacy groups at the local, state, and national level. Materials include correspondence, newsletters, clippings, reports, notes, and speeches.
Dates:
1950 - 1985
Janalyce Rouls papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 499
Overview
The collection contains correspondence, clippings, publications, etc. documenting the career of Janalyce Rouls, a prominent figure in home economics extension work.
Dates:
1917 - 2007
Mary Lou Schiltz papers on Purdue in World War Two
Collection — Box Communal Collections 66, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 370
Overview
The collection contains materials related to Purdue's campus and student body, particularly women, during World War Two.
Dates:
1942 - 1943
Span Plan Program records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 38
Scope and Contents
The Span plan records (1971-2001; 2.3 cubic feet) document the SPAN plan program at Purdue University, Dean of Women office. The collection includes brochures, pamphlets, news releases and other promotional materials which document the advertising that was done for the program. Correspondence, annual reports, and newsletters document the actions of the program and those heavily involved in the Span plan. Types of materials include: correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, news releases, annual...
Dates:
1971-2001; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-1996; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2001
Sarah J. Watlington speech
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 14
Scope and Contents
Program and speech by Sarah "Sally" Watlington about Helen Schleman, for Chronicling Women's History: Selections from the Susan Bulkeley Butler Women's Archives event at Purdue University, 2008.
Dates:
2008; Other: Majority of material found in 2008; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2012