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 215 Collections and/or Records:
Mark D. Bowman papers
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-013
Dates:
1906 - 2023
Mark Shaw papers
Collection
Identifier: MSA 187
Scope and Contents
The research notes, publications, photographs, recordings, and personal items detailing the life and work of Purdue alumnus and author Mark Shaw. The collection documents Shaw's research and writing, and includes the transcripts of the Jack Ruby trial, extensive research regarding twentieth century journalist and reportor Dorothy Kilgallen, research regarding Marilyn Monroe, and several books, news clippings, and other articles. The collection also contains many works by Shaw, including the...
Dates:
1953 - 2021
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) 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's history...
Dates:
1865 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1965 - 2010; Other: Date acquired: 12/07/2011
Mary Esther Poorman '33, B.S.C.E., Theodolite press photograph
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-102
Dates:
April 22, 1933
Maurice Zucrow papers, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-128
Dates:
1946 - 1975
Maurice Zucrow papers, addition 04
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2025-061
Dates:
1963-1975
Jill P. May papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents
The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Education, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members...
Dates:
1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
Ernest McCormick papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 508
Scope and Contents
The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the professional and personal life of Ernest McCormick. The majority of the collection covers his professional career, including the records of professional associations that Ernest belonged to; work he completed for the United Stated military, committees and panels to which he was appointed, Purdue University, and his own company PAQ Services, Inc.; and publications written or collected by Ernest on the subject of human factors engineering,...
Dates:
1870 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1989
Gregory E. McEneny papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 32
Scope and Contents
The Gregory E. McEneny papers include a photograph of McEneny with the Doebling family on his 101st birthday, a certificate from Purdue University Musical Organizations, a certificate from the State of Ohio noting McEneny's registration as a Professional Engineer, two plaques from Purdue University for McEneny's involvement in Mechanical Engineering and Tau Beta Pi, and the book "Boilermaker Basketball" by Alan Karpick.
Dates:
1948 - 2021
Marylu McEwen papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 102
Scope and Contents
The Marylu McEwen papers document the personal and professional life of Marylu McEwen, from her time as a student at Purdue University from 1964-1968 through her long career in higher education. A large portion of the collection depicts her relationships with the Deans of Women and Deans of Students at Purdue University from her time as a student in the 1960s into adulthood and retirement. Types of materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, speeches, and articles. Also...
Dates:
1964 - 2014
Marylu McEwen Sculpture Dedication materials honoring Betty Nelson, Sandra Monroe, and Linda Ewing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSK 3
Abstract
These sculpture dedication materials capture information on how the sculpture came to be, why it exists, and whom it honors.
Dates:
2013 - 2014
Melody Makers of Indiana records
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-010
Dates:
1952 - 2023
Paulina T. Merritt papers on the Indiana Women's Suffrage Movement
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 108
Scope and Contents
The Paulina T. Merritt papers on the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement document Paulina Merritt’s activities pertaining to the suffrage movement in Indiana in the late 19th century. It includes correspondence to elected officials, among them Senator Benjamin Harrison, concerning voting rights as well as correspondence with leaders in the women’s suffrage movement including May Wright Sewall. Also included in the collection is an autobiographical sketch of Merritt, as well as some clippings...
Dates:
1860 - 1913; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1895
Benjamin F. Miessner papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 2
Scope and Contents
The Benjamin F. Miessner papers document the working career and interests of the American inventor. It includes a large collection of patents awarded to Miessner or assigned to his company, Miessner Inventions, Inc., as well as various North American and European patents researched by Miessner; lab notebooks, blueprints, sketches, graphs, photographs, and other items documenting the experiments conducted by Miessner and his employees; correspondence between Miessner and various individuals...
Dates:
1862 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1965
Military Career, 1917 - 1972
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a...
Dates:
1917 - 1972
Robert A. Moller scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 329
Scope and Contents
The Robert A. Moller scrapbook documents the student and military life of Purdue Chemical Engineering student Robert Moller. Most content is related to Moller’s personal acquaintances, though the scrapbook includes several photographs of Purdue campus and scenes around the Greater Lafayette area. Because Moller withdrew from Purdue during his second year (February 1920), materials cover mostly first-year student experiences. The scrapbook includes clippings (information artifacts),...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1919 - 1920
David Moses Collection of Purdue University Libraries, Audio Visual Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials relating to the Purdue Libraries Audio Visual Center. The collection documents the founding and development of the Audio Visual Center during Lloyd. D. Miller and David F. Moses’ tenures as Assistant Director of the Audio-Visual Center.
Types of materials include annual reports, administrative documents, policies and procedures, correspondence, catalogs, research reports, and committee minutes.
There are also several materials relating to the teaching and...
Dates:
1936 - 1985
Frederick J. Noonan and Mary Beatrice Noonan papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 224
Abstract
Correspondence, photographs, newsclippings, and scrapbook, relating to Frederick Noonan’s career as a navigator for Pan American Airways China Clipper and as navigator for Amelia Earhart’s 1937 world flight attempt.
Dates:
1930-2008; Majority of material found within 1930-1937
John Norberg collection of Purdue University and West Lafayette Photographs
Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 304, Series 1; Series MSP 304, Series 3; Series MSP 304, Series 4
Identifier: MSP 304
Scope and Contents
John Norberg collection of Purdue University and West Lafayette photographs contains inmages of the Purdue University campus and West Lafayette in between the years 1910-1919.
Dates:
circa 1910s
Norman S. Currey papers
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2026-004
Dates:
1968 - 2017
Zoe Dell Nutter papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 81
Scope and Contents
This collection contains aviation-related serial publications, copies of photographs, National Aviation Hall of Fame programs, and clippings pertaining to the life of aviatrix Zoe Dell Nutter.
Dates:
1965 - 2010
Herbert S. O'Brien papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 260
Scope and Contents
The Herbert S. O'Brien papers contain materials that were created by, received by, or that are about Herbert O'Brien. Contents include, but are not limited to, a Class of 1915 photo album, photographs of O'brien, letters, notes, newspaper clippings, and various publications.
Dates:
circa 1912-1982
Robert Pancoast and Janet Cassady collection of World War I panoramic photographs
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 264
Scope and Contents
Two panoramic photographs of World War I maintenance training groups at Purdue, photographed by O.L. Foster. One is identified as "Training Detachment Co. A" and the other is "Training Detachment - Third Encampment, close column of companies."
Dates:
October 4, 1918
Panhellenic Association records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents
The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.
Dates:
1956 - 2002