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VHS

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Standard size and format for consumer-level analog recording on videotape cassettes. Describes a videotape one-half inches in width (12.7mm); this videotape format, known primarily as VHS (Video Home System), was developed in the 1970s for use with home videocassette recorders. It contains 240 lines of horizontal resolution.

Found in 132 Collections and/or Records:

Mark Shaw papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20201124.1

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

New First Flights Show Opener, circa 1992

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 9, Item 1

One Giant Step

 Item — Box 2, Item: MSP00168_AV_00005
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes materials about astronaut reunions, gatherings, and events at Purdue University. Included in the series are materials about astronaut reunions, Engineering Astronaut Alumnus Award, and the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Dedication.

Dates: 1994

Professional Activities, 1978 - 2018

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents This sub-series includes documents, pamphlets, photographs, planners, and electronic media related to professional activities May was involved in during her lengthy career at Purdue University. This includes conferences, residencies, programs May was involved in, and book contracts. Of note are materials on the e-journal May co-edited, First Opinions, Second Reactions, her involvement in the Old Master's Program at Purdue, and the creation of the Lloyd Alexander Essay/Scholarship award....
Dates: 1978 - 2018

Professional Career, 1923 - 2018, bulk: 1975 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3
Scope and Contents The Professional Career series holds materials related to May's extensive career at Purdue University and is categorized under three sub-series: Teaching, Writing and Research, and Professional Activities. A large portion of this series includes writings and research May conducted in addition to her teaching duties, and also her participation in many professional organizations such as the Children's Literature Association. Types of materials include teaching materials, manuscripts, research...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018

Psychoactive Recordings collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 332, Series 1; Series MSP 332, Series 2; Series MSP 332, Series 3; Series MSP 332, Series 4; Series MSP 332, Series 5
Identifier: MSP 332
Scope and Contents

Various electronic media related to psychoactive research. Includes conference recordings, television programs, talks and lectures, films, and interviews related to Stanislav Grof, Terence McKenna, Ralph Metzner, and other topics/individuals associated within the psychoactive field.

Dates: 1988 - 2014

Purdue Alumni Association records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190522.2

Purdue University American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210506

Purdue University Architect records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 154
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Architect records contain 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.

Dates: 1949 - 2012

Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology records, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-006

Purdue University Department of Computer Sciences Photograph Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 34
Scope and Contents The Computer Science Photographs Collection includes a variety of printed and digital photographs and video documenting the life of the Computer Science department at Purdue University. Frequent subjects include annual events such as awards dinners or special lectures, headshots of faculty, and students working on projects. The collection also includes a number of resources documenting the fundraising for and construction of the new Lawson Computer Science building, and videos featuring...
Dates: 1960-2009; Other: Majority of material found in 1995-2009; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/2015

Purdue University Development Office records

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-039
Dates: Circa 1970 - 2010

Purdue University Libraries records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 30
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Libraries records document, the history, administration and activities of the Purdue University Libraries.  Types of materials include: annual reports, brochures, ephemera, minutes, miscellaneous materials, newsletters, pamphlets, photographs, publications, records, surveys, and training manuals.  The original order of the records was maintained in most cases.  Some boxes may include cross-departmental documents, and confidential items have been removed and housed in a...
Dates: circa 1800s - 2000s; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2004

Purdue University Libraries records, addition 53

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-080

Purdue University News Service videos

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 191
Content Description Collection contains two boxes of VHS tapes of events recorded by the Purdue University News Service. It contains one tape of video from the Purdue Newsreel from 1957-1958, but most of the videos are from the 1980s through the late 2000s with the bulk from the late 1990s through the late 2000s. The videos contain local, regional, and national news stories, research stories, stories about nuclear programs at Purdue, Rube Goldberg competitions, INside Indiana Business, training videos and...
Dates: 1956 - 2008; Majority of material found within 2001 - 2008

Purdue University President's Council records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20071210
Dates: circa 1970s - 2007

Purdue University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management recordings

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-006

Purdue University Thai Student Assocation records

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 53
Identifier: 2023-022

Teaching, 1969 - 2011

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents This sub-series includes papers related to May's teaching career such as course notes and research, student papers, and electronic media from courses taught at Purdue University, Hollins University summer programs in Roanoke, Virginia, and other special courses. Of note are newsletters and documents from TELL (Teachers Encouraging a Love for Literature). Some coursework from EDCI courses are restricted with redacted copies in their place. Other documents containing personal contact...
Dates: 1969 - 2011

The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum: A Tribute to a Pioneering Spirit , undated

 Item — Box 6: Series MSP 188, Series 7, Item: MSP00188_AV_00013
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 7, Item 10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Within this series there are recordings about Amelia Earhart including documentaries, cassettes from the 1982 Amelia Earhart Symposium, events, and interviews with individuals who knew Earhart.

Dates: undated

The American Experience - Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage, October 27, 1993

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 7, Item 1
Scope and Contents

Two copies of recording, one is on VHS and the other is on U-matic.

Producted by Nancy Porter Productions

Dates: October 27, 1993

The Infinite Voyage: Sail On, Voyager!, November 28, 1990

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 13
Scope and Contents

Original Box Note: [Time 60:00, WQED, 4802 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213]

Dates: November 28, 1990

Pierre J. Thuot papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 179
Scope and Contents The Pierre J. Thuot papers document the three shuttle missions that Thuot flew. These were STS-36, STS-49, and STS-62. Within the collection, there is material on all three but with the main focus on STS-49. There is little information about STS-36 because it is still classified by the U.S. government.  Included in the collection are over 50 color photographs of Thuot training for the Intelsat VI capture that he performed on STS-49.  In addition to the photographs, included in...
Dates: 1989 - 1994

Tippecanoe County Extension Homemakers records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190808.1