Photographs
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to still images produced from radiation-sensitive materials (sensitive to light, electron beams, or nuclear radiation), generally by means of the chemical action of light on a sensitive film, paper, glass, or metal. Photographs may be positive or negative, opaque or transparent. May include photographs made by digital means.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Henry C. Balcom collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 59: Series Series 6; Series UA 154, Series 1, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 325
Abstract
Photographs and newspaper clippings documenting Henry C. Balcom's time as a Purdue student circa 1905.
Bob Benning photograph
Item — Box Communal Collections 47: Series Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 5; Series 1; Series 2, Placement: 20
Identifier: MSA 368
Scope and Contents
One matted photograph of Bob Benning, Big Ten Golf Champion of 1954. Measures 14" x 11" (including mat,) with "Bob Benning" handwritten in large, brown ink on mat. Benning's signature is on back of mat in pencil.
Berwyn E. Brown photographs
Collection — Box Communal Collections 56, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSP 230
Abstract
Photographs documenting Purdue University campus and buildings, and the military training of Berwyn E. Brown as part of the Indiana National Guard's artillery unit Battery B.
Arvill W. Bitting Collection on World Expositions and Fairs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 531
Scope and Contents
This collection was put together by Dr. Arvill Bitting, who graduated from Purdue University in 1891 (B.S. Agriculture). During his travels and professional career, Dr. Bitting became fascinated by the various World Expositions and Fairs, and he began collecting books and materials documenting various Expositions.
The books in this collection include both contemporary accounts and official reports, as well as guides published for the Expositions themselves. The majority of material is on the...
Charles M. Romanowitz papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 56, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 345
Scope and Contents
The Charles M. Romanowitz papers (1907-1971; 0.2 cubic feet) document Charles Romanowitz’s Purdue career, from his application to Purdue in 1907 to a certificate for his sixtieth anniversary of his degree in 1971. The postcards in the collection, adressed to family members and his future wife Ruth Ritchie, are panoramic scenes of Purdue campus. Of particular interest might be his original senior thesis, “Comparative Costs Foundations in 11-story office bldg. (Variation story height).” The...
Esther Digh Collection of Purdue photographs
Collection — Box Communal Collections 48, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSP 235
Abstract
Photographs documenting Purdue University central campus circa 1925.
Phoebe Farris papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 471
Abstract
This collection contains materials that document the career of Phoebe Farris. It covers her publications, as well as her contributions to art shows and exhibitions.
Ferd Christen scrapbook
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 326
Abstract
Scrapbooks, booklets, clippings, dance cards, photographs, programs, and tickets documenting the student life of Agriculture major Ferd Christen.
Alten F. Grandt, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 528
Overview
The Alten F. Grandt, Jr. papers contain documents gathered and research files created by Grandt during his work on the book, One Small Step: the history of Aerospace Engineering at Purdue, as well as some of Grandt's teaching and administrative papers.Included are research files on the history of aerospace engineering (AAE) at Purdue University, photographs, annual reports, annual research reports, curricula, student lists, pamphlets, news clippings. Also included are some of...
Winthrop A. Gustafson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 522
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs of astronauts, mission launch invitations, clippings, mission patches, and writings. Many items relate to or are from Purdue astronaut John Blaha and other Purdue astronauts whom had a connection to Professor Gustafson. Also includes Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics alumni newsletters and other publications. Lastly, there is a matted photograph of Earth presented to Dr. Gustafson in gratitude for his work as Co-Op coordinator for the...
Harrison Hall records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 106
Scope and Contents
The Harrison Hall Records contains several photographs, slides, and negatives taken during the various events held at the dormitory. Information regarding the Cavalier Club such as past membership as well as the code and bylaws governing the club can also be found.
Hicks Undergraduate Library construction and Purdue Mall fountain unveiling photographs
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 215
Overview
This collection consists of a scrapbook of photographs taken by David Moses, documenting the construction of the Hicks Undergraduate Library and the unveiling of the Purdue Mall fountain.
Hicks Undergraduate Library scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 72
Overview
This collection consists of photographs, program booklets, invitations, and clippings documenting Esther E. Norton's involvement in the dedication and renaming of the Hicks Undergraduate Library.
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Honors Program scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 74
Abstract
This collection consists of a sccrapbook containing photographs, clippings, and program booklets that document student work and awards received in the College of Liberal Arts Honors Program.
Irvin D. Keagy photographs
Collection — Box Communal Collections 48, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSP 234
Abstract
Photographs documenting Purdue University buildings during the 1950s.
Horton B. Knoll papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 521
Scope and Contents
The Horton B. Knoll papers document Knoll's research, working papers, notes and typescripts for his books, A record of a university in the war years, 1941-1945, published in 1947, and The Story of Purdue Engineering, published in 1963. Also included among the papers is research material, working papers, notes and information related to Purdue presidents Owen, Smart, Stone Elliott and Hovde. There is also information Knoll compiled for his intended biography of John Purdue, and historical...
Purdue University Office of Marketing and Media photographs collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 62
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Office of Marketing and Media photographs collection (1865-2011; 101.5 cubic feet) visually documents Purdue campus life, physical spaces, and events. The collection includes approximately 50 years of photographs and negatives taken of various campus schools, departments, people, and organizations by the Office of Marketing and Media. The collection also includes photographs and negatives collected by the Office of Marketing and Media documenting the nearly 100 years of...
Purdue Circus photographs
Collection — Box Communal Collections 47: Series Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 5; Series 1; Series 2, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSP 226
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Circus photographs (May 5, 1916) documents the 1916 Purdue Circus festivities. Though circus-related events ran throughout the day and into the evening, the sixteen (16) photographs included on the two scrapbook pages in this collection -- taken by Purdue Pharmacy student Merritt Tam -- only document the parade through downtown Lafayette on the morning of May 5, 1916. The photographs depict mostly clowns and student groups, both walking and riding in floats or carriages. Also...
Samuel N. Postlethwait papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 516
Overview
Articles, artifacts, audio cassette, historical documents, instruction system design handbooks, manuals, papers, photographs, publications, teaching aids and devices, and teaching methods handbooks, which document the pioneering audio tutorial system of instruction of Professor Samuel N. Postlethwait during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Purdue University Architect records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 154
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Architect records contains many different images in varying media formats of Purdue University buildings and landscapes. Reports from the University Architect’s office regarding the different buildings on the West Lafayette as well as satellite campus located within the State of Indiana can also been found.
Rita Colwell papers, addition 01
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20150904
Robert A. Moller scrapbook
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 329
Abstract
Scrapbook containing photographs, clippings, and publications documenting the student and military life of Purdue student Robert Moller.
John Wendling photograph collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 510
Scope and Contents
The John Wendling photograph collection contains photographs and postcards from the international and domestic travels of John Wendling. He took pictures of several places in South America as well as the United States.
World War I training unit panoramic photograph
Unprocessed — Box 01
Identifier: 20180925
Robert Wray glass negatives
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 110
Scope and Contents
The Robert Wray glass negatives documents life during the World War I era. The glass negatives feature Purdue University and time spent in France during World War I. It also features a mansion, lake-house, and images of family life. Due to lack of documentation, no individuals or buildings are currently identified in the negatives. The collection includes 63 glass negatives and four original packages designed for glass negatives.