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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

Carl Deimling papers, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-111

Charles and Suzanne Riepe papers

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20170710

Ed and Sara Morgan cords and pledge boards

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1 box
Identifier: 20151116

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

Mike Dawson senior cords

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-087

Purdue-related correspondence and artifacts

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-155

Purdue University Libraries records, addition 43

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20181212.1

Richard A. Gehlbach senior cords

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20180212.3

Richard Mayoras senior cords and gimlet hat

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20160901.2