Cords
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Senior cords were a long-standing Purdue tradition. From 1904 until 1970, senior men bought yellow corduroy trousers and women bought yellow corduroy skirts, which they then decorated with designs that reflected their interests, majors, organizations, and humor.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Susan Bulkeley Butler papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 17
Scope and Contents
The Susan Bulkeley Butler papers (1959 – 2006; 2.3 cubic feet) documents Susan Bulkeley Butler’s experience as a student at Purdue in the 1960s. The collection includes student artifacts such as ‘pots’ and a cord skirt, as well as correspondence, publications, and ephemera documenting Butler’s extracurricular activities and interests, newspaper clippings, documents about extracurricular projects, photographs, and artifacts.
Dates:
1959-2006; Other: Majority of material found in 1963 - 1965
Carl Deimling papers, addition 01
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-111
Dates:
1958 - 2023
Charles and Suzanne Riepe papers
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20170710
Dates:
1960 - 1980
Ed and Sara Morgan cords and pledge boards
Unprocessed Material — Box 1 box
Identifier: 20151116
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Gary J. Glazer papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 31
Scope and Contents
The Gary J. Glazer papers document Gary J. Glazer’s student life at Purdue from 1964 to 1967. He was active in the Owen Hall Hussar Club and most of the collection relates to his activities with this club. There are also materials related to the Purdue Boilermaker football team playing in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Types of materials include printed materials, photographs, ephemera including pins and patches, cords, caps, and plaques. Purdue traditions are documented here, such as the Senior Cords...
Dates:
1964 - 1967
Chesterfield H. Janes papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 301
Scope and Contents
The Chesterfield H. Janes papers document the life of Janes as a Purdue student and as an IBM employee. Included within this collection are items from Janes stay in the X-Hall (presently called Meredith Hall), some memorabilia of the NASA astronauts, a collection of space related stamps and first day covers, and photographs of the Apollo-Saturn 202 (AS-202) launch. Strengths in this collection are the X-Hall ephemeral materials. Included are receipts from the housing contract...
Dates:
1953 - 2012; Other: Majority of material found within 1953 - 1975
Judith Pounds Sindlinger papers
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20201118.1
Dates:
1962 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1966
Maurice Halsey senior cords
Unprocessed Material — Box Box 1
Identifier: 20151030.2
Dates:
circa 1955
Carol McDonald papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 306
Scope and Contents
One hand-painted "rally skirt" from 1966 that was painted and worn by Carol McDonald while a student at Purdue, as well as a color photograph of her wearing the skirt.
Dates:
1966
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
Purdue-related correspondence and artifacts
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-155
Dates:
1896 - 1968
Purdue University Libraries records, addition 43
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20181212.1
Dates:
2018
Richard Mayoras senior cords and gimlet hat
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20160901.2
Dates:
1956 - 1961