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16mm (photographic film size)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Describes motion picture film that is 16 millimeters wide. In silent films it is perforated on both sides; in sound films only on one side, the other being used for the sound track. It was introduced in 1923 for the amateur market, and evolved into the common medium for home movie makers and filmmakers whose work was not intended for general theatrical release. Film of this size is typically used for independent films, documentaries, and films made for educational purposes.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Armstrong Campus Visit , 1967

 File
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes materials of when individual astronauts have visited Purdue for celebratory or educational events. Included are recordings of Neil Armstrong obtaining his honorary degree from Purdue and attending the Purdue Agricultural Fish Fry. Also featured is a transcript of an interview with Sally Ride.

Dates: 1967
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Astronauts collection / Astronauts visiting Purdue / Armstrong, Neil

Armstrong receiving honorary doctorate degree at Purdue , 1970

 File
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes materials of when individual astronauts have visited Purdue for celebratory or educational events. Included are recordings of Neil Armstrong obtaining his honorary degree from Purdue and attending the Purdue Agricultural Fish Fry. Also featured is a transcript of an interview with Sally Ride.

Dates: 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Astronauts collection / Astronauts visiting Purdue / Armstrong, Neil

Purdue University Astronauts collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 168
Dates: 1965 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 315
Scope and Contents The Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers document the vast career of a test pilot. Within the collection, there is material about the Bell X-2, the X-15 (Rocket aircraft), the SR-71 Blackbird (Jet reconnaissance plane), the Rockwell B-1 (Bomber), and many other types of experimental aircraft. Included are photographs of fellow Purdue University alumni and "America's No. 1 Spaceman" Iven C. Kincheloe, Jr. In addition to the thirty-one photographs, the collection consists of nine 16mm films, one of...
Dates: 1956 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Amelia Earhart movietone film

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 197
Scope and Contents The Amelia Earhart movietone film is a 25 minute documentary television episode created by David Wolper for the Biography series (1961-1963). The film documents Amelia Earhart's life (1897-1937) including her upbringing and family, accomplishments in the field of aviation, and disappearance. It includes archival footage of Earhart, significant moments that occured during her life such as women gaining the right to vote and World War I, and her rise in the field of aviation...
Dates: March 25, 1962
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 263
Scope and Contents

The David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings document several Purdue Grand Prix races. Recondings include the 1982 (25th anniversary Grand Prix) along with twelve other races.

Dates: 1982 - 2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Gemini 8 Press Conference, 1966

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents

Film is split across two reels.

Dates: 1966
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Gemini Program

"Korea Welcomes Astronauts" (English version), circa 1969

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, Item 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Contains recordings relating to the Apollo 11 world goodwill tour.

Dates: circa 1969
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Post Moon Landing World Tour and Celebration / Apollo 11 World Goodwill Tour

Neil Armstrong at the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association's Fish Fry , 1970

 File
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes materials of when individual astronauts have visited Purdue for celebratory or educational events. Included are recordings of Neil Armstrong obtaining his honorary degree from Purdue and attending the Purdue Agricultural Fish Fry. Also featured is a transcript of an interview with Sally Ride.

Dates: 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Astronauts collection / Astronauts visiting Purdue / Armstrong, Neil

Purdue University College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-064
Dates: 1935 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Theatre records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 102
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Theatre records contains playbills, posters, and photos from the Purdue Theatre and other student theatre productions. The collection also contains programs from Convocations.

Dates: 1895 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections