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Awards

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Things conferred or bestowed as a reward for merit, including a prize, reward, honor, document, or remuneration.

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Accomplishments, 1976 - 2001

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series MSF 529, Series 1
Identifier: MSF 529, Series 1, Sub-series 1
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains copies of Peck's curriculum vitae, correspondence, and materials related to various honors and awards she received.

Dates: 1976 - 2001
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Linda Levy Peck papers / Career

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

Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center records, addition 05

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023-037
Dates: 2020 - 2022
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Aviation Career, 1918 - 1997

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3
Scope and Contents This series encompasses Cornish's extensive career in aviation following World War One with his work at Aereco Flying Service, manager of the Paul Baer Municipal Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and after World War Two as the first director of the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana. Also included are events Cornish participated in, aviation groups he was a member of, anniversary flights, and awards and accolades. Types of materials include photographs, correspondence, documents, clippings,...
Dates: 1918 - 1997
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers

Awards and Accolades, 1926 - 1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes awards, certificates, and framed objects that Cornish received over his extensive career and numerous accomplishments as a pilot. His posthumous induction into the International Forest of Friendship occurred in 1997. Of note is his Guinness World Record award for being the oldest actively flying pilot at the age of 96 years, 279 days as of August 16, 1995.

Dates: 1926 - 1997
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers / Aviation Career

Awards and Honors, 1965 - 2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 4
Scope and Contents

This series includes awards, certificates, and diplomas Jill P. May received for her educational degrees and achievements throughout her career.

Dates: 1965 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Awards, Certificates, and Honors, 1984 - 2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series consists of a number of plaques and awards/certificates Sharon Byrkett received in recognition of her education and advocacy for disibility awareness, one awarded posthumously.

Dates: 1984 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Sharon Byrkett papers

Awards, Medals, Citations collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 239
Scope and Contents

The Awards, Medals, Citations collection consists of several medals and medallions awarded to Purdue University and various staff members for their contributions to their respective fields. Medals were created from varying materials, with a majority consisting of bronze in varying sizes.

Dates: 1892 - 1966
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Bands and Orchestras records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 160
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Bands and Orchestras records document the history of the department, from its foundation with the Purdue Military Band to its present multi-ensemble composition. The collection consists primarily of audio and visual materials, including photographs, vinyl records, video and audio tapes, film and audio reels, and CDs and DVDs. The subjects of these audiovisual materials include but are not limited to Military Band and Marching Band performances at Purdue football games,...
Dates: circa 1890-2014; Majority of material found within 1940 - 2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Barbara Elsbury papers, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210210
Dates: 1957 - 2001
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marion Baumgardner Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 562
Content Description

Personal and professional papers that include family history, photographs, awards, and correspondence from Marion Baumgardner.

Dates: April 13, 1872 -2024; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cornell A. Bell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18
Scope and Contents The Cornell A. Bell papers document the personal and professional life of Dr. Cornell Bell from his childhood through his retirement from Purdue and eventual passing in 2009. Materials include: Cornell’s personal papers, such as records from his elementary, high school, and college days, funeral programs for friends and colleagues, and contact information; material owned by members of Cornell’s family, including his wife Dr. Mildred Bell’s doctoral dissertation, his uncle Henry Sanders’s...
Dates: circa 1800s-2010; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Betty Nelson papers, addition 07

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20190401
Dates: 2008 - 2019; Majority of material found within 2018 - 2019
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Biographical Information, 1921 - 2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials pertaining to Schleman's education, career, and personal life. Types of materials include notes, programs, curriculum vitae, and personal files.

Dates: 1921 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Helen B. Schleman papers

Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 315
Scope and Contents The Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers document the vast career of a test pilot. Within the collection, there is material about the Bell X-2, the X-15 (Rocket aircraft), the SR-71 Blackbird (Jet reconnaissance plane), the Rockwell B-1 (Bomber), and many other types of experimental aircraft. Included are photographs of fellow Purdue University alumni and "America's No. 1 Spaceman" Iven C. Kincheloe, Jr. In addition to the thirty-one photographs, the collection consists of nine 16mm films, one of...
Dates: 1956 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6
Scope and Contents The Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers document the extensive Air Force and NASA career of Roy D. Bridges Jr.The papers include but are not limited to, artifacts, audio visual material, awards, books, briefs and records, certificates, clippings, clothing, correspondence, diaries, documents, flight logs, flight checklists and data files, along with Bridges' pilot kneeboard notes, medals, mementos, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, textbooks, research papers, and working paper...
Dates: 1950 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Sharon Byrkett papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320
Scope and Contents This collection contains awards, certifications, and honors documenting the life and achievements in social work and disability access and awareness of Sharon Byrkett. Of most prominence is a hand-written manuscript by Byrkett titled "Understanding My Disability" written in 1983. Other materials in the collection include a journal from 1967, photo albums and scrapbooks depicting events from her personal life and conferences attended, and craft items made by Byrkett. Digital files include...
Dates: 1967 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Career, 1974 - 2006

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 529, Series 1
Scope and Contents

The series includes correspondence and papers related to Dr. Peck's career and professional service.

Dates: 1974 - 2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Linda Levy Peck papers

Eugene A. Cernan papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288
Scope and Contents The Eugene A. Cernan papers document the military, aeronautics, and astronautics career of Eugene A. Cernan, as well as his subsequent professional and public activities. The papers also feature records pertaining to Cernan's youth, family, and education. The collection includes but is not limited to artifacts, audiovisual recordings, awards, books, certificates, coins, correspondence, documents, mission patches, newspaper clippings, photographs, plaques, publications, scrapbooks, speeches,...
Dates: 1934 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1956 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

College of Science Awards Programs records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 170
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of various Awards programs from 2010. The programs include the faculty and staff awards program, student honors, and distinguished science alumni. Types of materials include: brochures, flyers, DVD.

Dates: 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Rita R. Colwell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 396
Scope and Contents The Rita R. Colwell papers contain materials created and collected by Dr. Rita R. Colwell during her professional career as a microbiologist. The materials include correspondence, notes, manuscripts, publications, research material, speeches, interviews, videos, calendars, and awards. The contents relate to Colwell's research topics such as cholera and other infectious diseases, health, climate change, environmental policy, science and technology including sequencing, intelligence efforts,...
Dates: 1956 - 2019
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Connie Weaver papers, addition 04

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20191127
Dates: 1999 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cecil G. Cooley papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 337
Scope and Contents

The Cecil George Cooley papers documents the involvement and accomplishments of Cecil George Cooley who graduated in 1921. There are 3 items in this collection. The items are a leatherbound Gala Week program booklet and a wooden fraternity letter. Also included is a Big Ten Medal of Honor encased in thick plastic to be used as a paperweight. The medal is inscribed "Mens Fervida In Corpore Lacertoso" on the front and "Cecil George Cooley for Scholastic and Athletic Prowess" on the back.

Dates: circa. 1921
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Clarence Frank Cornish papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323
Scope and Contents The Clarence Frank Cornish papers consist of letters, correspondence, photographs, awards and certificates, flight logs, aviator textiles and goggles, newspaper clippings, and artifacts documenting Clarence "Cap" Frank Cornish's air training and service during World War One, his service at Army Air Forces Headquarters during World War Two, his work for the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana, his participation in several aeronautical organizations, and his role in the development aeronautics...
Dates: 1908 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Council of the Sagamores of the Wabash papers

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 22
Identifier: 20180305.2
Dates: 1991
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections