Women in science
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Anna Akeley papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 496
Abstract
The collection contains photographs, awards, and a bound copy of Akeley’s memoirs. The materials document her life and career as a physics instructor at Purdue University
Dates:
circa 1890-2003; Other: Date acquired: 03/10/2005
Katherine E. Golden Bitting papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 16, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 39
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of articles written by Katherine Golden Bitting from the 1890s to the 1900s. Also included are articles and correspondence about Katherine Bitting which appeared in the Phoenix Flame, as well as material compiled by Librarian Emeritus William Hepburn on Katherine Bitting, including a bibliography of Katherine’s publications, bibliographic notecards, and a summary of Katherine’s career.
Dates:
1890 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1909
Computer Science Women's Network records
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 47
Identifier: 20150316
Dates:
1989 - 2014
Joni Comstock collection on Janice Voss
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 309
Scope and Contents
The collection relates to Janice Voss' involvement with her first space flight, STS-57 (in 1993). Included are three photographs of the mission, an autographed mission t-shirt, and a letter written by Voss to Comstock. These materials would be useful to researchers interested in the history of NASA flight missions, women in space, women in STEM fields, and space research.
Dates:
1993
Connie M. Weaver papers, addition 02
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190208.1
Dates:
1969 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1996 - 2019
France A. Córdova papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 3
Scope and Contents
The France A. Córdova papers (1965-2012; 10.65 cubic feet) document the life and career of France A. Córdova. The bulk of the materials relate to Córdova’s work in academia. The collection primarily covers Córdova’s research and career, with little information or materials regarding her earlier years, personal life, or various appointments with governmental organizations (such as NASA or the NSF). This collection will particularly useful for researchers interested in France Córdova’s...
Dates:
1963-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2007-2012; Other: Date acquired: 10/01/2009
France A. Córdova papers, addition 10
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20200512
Dates:
2014-2020, undated
Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 392
Scope and Contents
The Jacqueline Wise Gershman papers were created and collected by Gershman and document her time as a student at Purdue University from 1948 until she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. Types of materials include dance programs, many from Sigma Eta of Sigma Alpha Mu sorority dances, personal correspondence, photographs, papers, and artifacts related to student life on campus. Also included are reports and class notes from Gershman's invovlement in the science department,...
Dates:
1948 - 2003
Gloria N. Francke papers on Old Masters
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 39
Identifier: 2024-043
Dates:
1979
Helen Purinton photograph album
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 49
Identifier: 2022-033
Dates:
September 16, 1940 - October 9, 1940
Jeanne St. Pierre Fisher collection of Purdue publications
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20210105.1
Dates:
1950 - 1955
Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 502
Scope and Contents
The Avanelle (Nell) Kirksey papers document the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher in maternal and infant nutrition. The collection reflects the impact of Kirksey as an educator and researcher, as well as the continued significance of her research on maternal and infant nutrition. The coverage of her work in Egypt and on vitamin B6 is particularly strong. Additionally, the collection is an indication of Kirksey’s ongoing legacy via the research of her graduate...
Dates:
1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995
Louise Evans papers, addition 02
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20200113.1
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1987 - 2015
Louise Evans papers, addition 03
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20201117
Anne M. Lutz papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 163
Scope and Contents
The Anne M. Lutz papers document Lutz' professional work in the field of genetics and her personal experiences while on a work trip to Belgium. Lutz was an early female scientist and genetics researcher who specialized in documenting chromosomes in plants. She was an expert in the area of chromosomes of Oenothera mutants and hybrids and has been credited with discoveries relating to the double chromosome theory. The collection includes diaries and publications written by Lutz.
Dates:
1911-1917, undated
Purdue Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 182
Abstract
This collection contains papers, photographs, programs, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Pi Omicron and its successor the Purdue Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers. The records also document the difficulties that women in science have faced over the years.
Dates:
1945-2004; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1990; Other: Date acquired: 11/06/2012
Purdue Student Section, Society of Women Engineers, addition 02
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190509
Dates:
1974 - 2018
Rita Colwell papers, addition 01
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20150904
Dates:
circa 1990s - 2013
Rita Colwell papers, addition 02
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20150917.4
Dates:
circa 1992 - 2010
Rita Colwell papers, addition 03
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20171130
Dates:
circa 1969 - 2016