Postcards
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Cards on which a message may be written or printed for mailing without an envelope, usually at a lower rate than that for letters in envelopes.
Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:
Arnold Sweet Collection of Purdue Postcards
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-100
Dates:
1900 - 2023
Betty Nelson papers, addition 06
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20170602
Dates:
2012 - 2013
Irma Jean Bowman scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 227
Scope and Contents
The Irma Jean Bowman scrapbook documents Bowman’s attendance at a wide variety of musical, theatrical, dance, lectures, and related cultural performances at Purdue University and in Northwestern Indiana. The majority of the contents relate to concerts held at the Purdue University Hall of Music (now known as Elliott Hall of Music). Performances at Purdue were primarily offered through Purdue Convocations and Lectures, Purdue Musical Organizations, Purdue Playshop, and Victory Varieties. A...
Dates:
1935 - 1980
William J. Cable papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 36
Scope and Contents
The William J. Cable papers document Cable's involvement in the 1955 General Electric Mathematics Fellowships for Secondary School Teachers which took place June 20 through July 30, 1955 at Purdue University. It also contains later issues of G.E.M.F. News, a roster of participants from 1953-1958, and pamphlets, brochures and booklets from engineering and mathematics departments of several universities. The collection also consists of photographs William Cable took of the Purdue campus in...
Dates:
1954 - 1958
Collection of Grateful Dead at Purdue memorabilia
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-030
Collection of Purdue University postcards
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 39
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Purdue University postcards (1900-2007) documents the changing landscape and buildings of Purdue University over time. Each postcard has been given a unique number and then assigned a subject heading. This is an active collection which will be added to over time.
Dates:
1900-2007; Other: Majority of material found in 1920s-1950s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 02
Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 18
Identifier: 20121031.2
Dates:
1970s - 2000s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 62
Identifier: 20130107
Dates:
1947
Harvey Dart papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 375
Scope and Contents
One scrapbook containing photos of the Purdue campus, people, social events such as parades and sport, and machinery. The scrapbook also contains souvenirs and documents from Dart's trips to places including Niagara Falls and the Field Museum. There are also various documents from his time at Purdue, such as letters, reciepts, sports tickets, and event programs/notices.
Dates:
1915 - 1917
Phoebe Farris papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 471
Scope and Contents
The Phoebe Farris papers document the professional and personal life of Purdue professor, Phoebe Farris. It reflects her contribution to the art scene in America, shedding light on Native American history. The collection may be useful for researchers interested in Purdue's Native American community. The types of materials include written publications and reviews of others' publications; contributions to art shows and exhibitions; correspondence; career and personal photographs; and...
Dates:
1972 - 2011
Griffin Seal postcard
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-096
Dates:
September 13, 1907
Heavilon Hall postcard
Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 9
Identifier: 20151210.2
Dates:
August 21, 1939
Sandor "Alex" Kvassay papers and collection of Aviation Stamps
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 144
Scope and Contents
The Sandor "Alex" Kvassay papers and collection of Aviation Stamps document the history of aviation and flight through postage stamps, postmarks and envelopes collected from all over the world. The collection spans the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century but includes examples of 19th century balloon airmail. The stamps are housed in 67 albums and total near 68,000 stamps, envelopes, postmarks and postcards. The collection was assembled over a period of 20 years,...
Dates:
1870 - 2014; Other: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1990
Lois Lee Thompson WAVES scrapbook (ca. 1944-45)
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-019
Dates:
1944 - 1945
Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 82
Scope and Contents
The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by...
Dates:
1847-1949; Majority of material found within 1890-1924; Event: Date acquired: 11/30/1926
Robert Lee Matthews collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 167
Scope and Contents
The Robert Lee Matthews collection documents Matthews' time as a student at Coyne Trade and Engineer School and at Purdue and his alumni relations with Purdue. The collection includes personal records and artifacts, correspondence, and photographs.
Dates:
1909 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1953
Heather Moberly Collection of Purdue Ephemera
Collection — Box Communal Collections 56, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 284
Content Description
The collection consists of three items: a student map of Purdue Campus from the late 1940s as well as two souvenir folders of color Purdue postcards from the same era.
Dates:
1948
Norman Nitschke postcard collection
Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 18
Identifier: 20190927.1
Dates:
1933 - 1949
Purdue and Lafayette postcards
Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 17
Identifier: 20181209
Dates:
1913 - 1915
Purdue Convocations Educational Travel Program records
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160901.3
Dates:
1998 - 2003
Purdue Farm Buildings postcard
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-098
Dates:
circa 1909
Purdue Interurban Test Car postcard
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-092
Dates:
unknown
Collection of Purdue Photos and Ephemera
Collection — Box Communal Collections 66, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 286
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one colored Purdue campus postcard, one student ID card from the mid-1940s belonging to Helen Neher, and two black-and-white photographs. One photographs shows four gentlemen, two of them possibly athletes shaking hands with two men in suits. The other photograph shows Golden Girl Adelaide Darling with giant household appliances.
Dates:
ca. 1945 - 1960s
Purdue University Marketing and Media production samples, addition 08
Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 39
Identifier: 2023-113
Dates:
2022
Purdue University Marketing and Media production samples, addition 10
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 72
Identifier: 2024-139
Dates:
2023