Artifacts (Object genre)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Generally, objects or other things made or modified by humans, typically manually portable products of human workmanship, such as tools, utensils, objects for personal adornment, or art, as distinguished from natural remains. In archaeology, an artifact is an object made by a human culture and later recovered by an archaeological endeavor. In the context of museum objects, use "cultural artifact." In the context of technical and medical research, for a spurious result that is a product or effect resulting from the experimental technique or procedure itself, use "experimental artifact."
Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:
Glenn L. Jenkins papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 195
Scope and Contents
The Glenn L. Jenkins Papers (1892-1992; 3 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of Glenn Jenkins, Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Purdue University from 1941 to 1966. Types of materials include correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, artifacts, patents, certificates, degrees, printed material and an interview transcript.
Dates:
1892 - 1992
Ralph S. Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 25
Scope and Contents
The Ralph S. Johnson papers document the pioneering aviation career of Ralph S. Johnson. Included among the papers are aeronautical engineering drawings done by Johnson, along with articles and papers authored by him. The newspaper clippings, awards, and honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University focus on the latter part of his career, as he was being recognized as an aviation pioneer. The biographical information was often collected and written by the authors, as a...
Dates:
1924 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1947
Karl M. Snepp, Jr. papers, addition 02
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 37
Identifier: 2022-040
Dates:
1950
Virginia Kelly Karnes papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 352
Scope and Contents
The Virginia Kelly Karnes Papers (circa 1910-2006; 4.5 Cubic ft.) document the life of Virginia Karnes. Types of materials include correspondence, notes, awards and certificates, printed material, electronic media, photographs, and artifacts.
Dates:
1910-2006; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006
Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 502
Scope and Contents
The Avanelle (Nell) Kirksey papers document the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher in maternal and infant nutrition. The collection reflects the impact of Kirksey as an educator and researcher, as well as the continued significance of her research on maternal and infant nutrition. The coverage of her work in Egypt and on vitamin B6 is particularly strong. Additionally, the collection is an indication of Kirksey’s ongoing legacy via the research of her graduate...
Dates:
1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995
Lafayette Kiwanis Club records, addition 09
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-111
Dates:
1926 - 2022
Lark-Horovitz design on fabric
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 8
Identifier: 20141022
Dates:
1936
Lawrence R. Poel Collection of Purdue Mugs
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: poel00
Scope and Contents
Includes two Purdue tankard-style white mugs dated 1955 and 1956, previously belonging to Lawrence Poel.
Dates:
1955-1956; Other: Majority of material found in 1955-1956; Other: Date acquired: 03/01/2009
David C. Leestma papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 193
Scope and Contents
The David C. Leestma papers document his personal experience as an astronaut during the early years of the Space Shuttle program and as a NASA manager and director. Included are papers related to the three missions for which he served as a mission specialist; STS-41-G, STS-28, and STS-45. Leestma later served as manager and director at the Johnson Space Center's Astronaut Office, Flight Crew Operations Directorate, Advanced Planning Office and for initiatives such as the Space...
Dates:
1969 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1998
LGBTQ Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 162
Scope and Contents
The LGBTQ Center records (1973-2018) document the history and activities of the center since its foundation in 2012. As one of six Cultural and Resource Centers at Purdue, the collection contains materials from related relevant events co-sponsored by the center or attended by staff and LGBTQ community members. Some materials prior to the foundation of the Center relating to LGBTQ-related student organizations are also included in the collection. Of particular interest might be the documentation...
Dates:
1973 - 2018; Majority of material found within 2012 - 2016
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 Alice...
Dates:
1847-1949; Majority of material found within 1890-1924; Event: Date acquired: 11/30/1926
Joan L. Marshall papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 534
Scope and Contents
The Joan L. Marshall papers document Dr. Marshall's career at Purdue University as an Assistant Professor of Education and Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The collection includes both physical and electronic materials. Physical materials include letters related to Marshall's fellowship in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation's (CIC) Academic Leadership Program and her Title IX Service award, an academic paper by Marshall entitled "Mentoring in Academia: Gender...
Dates:
1985 - 2012
Mary A. Sego Purdue University artifacts collection, addition 01
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20180306
Dates:
undated
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
Earl G. Maxwell collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 169
Scope and Contents
Photographs, programs, a certificate and artifacts from Maxwell's years as a Purdue student.
Dates:
1907 - 1928
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
Military Career, 1917 - 1972
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a...
Dates:
1917 - 1972
Sammie Morris Reamer Club artifacts
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSR 7
Scope and Contents
The Sammie Morris Reamer Club artifacts consist of a Purdue Reamer paddle, marked "Sammie Morris honorary, Fall 2008" and one wooden "R" signed by Reamer Club members and marked "Morris honorary, 08" that were given to Sammie Morris as a token of the club's appreciation for her assistance.
Dates:
2008
Murphy Family papers
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 273
Scope and Contents
The Murphy Family Papers (1916-1929, 1999; 0.5 cubic ft.) document the student life and activities of Rosemary Murphy and Mary Marguerite Murphy during their school days at Purdue University. Subject areas include women's sports at Purdue University (basketball, soccer, track), the Purdue "We Girls Rifle Team," physical education for women students at Purdue, and the various fraternities, sororities, honors and athletic societies to which the Murphy women belonged. The bulk of the papers were...
Dates:
1916-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1925-1929; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/2007
Horace W. Payne collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 186
Scope and Contents
Photograph, Delta Upsilon Fraternity receipt, Delta Upsilon Fraternity paddle, freshman belt buckle, and items from memorial service, belonging to Horace W. Payne.
Dates:
1939 - 1943
Pilot Records and Anniversary Flights, 1918 - 1995
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes pilot licenses, records, and information on anniversary flights Cornish partook in yearly to commemorate his first flight. Materials include photographs, clippings, correspondence, artifacts, and documents. Artifacts include two pilot goggles, a pair of pilot gloves, and a pilot's cap autographed by family, friends, and colleagues of Cornish's. Of note are two pilot logs Cornish used while learning to fly during World War I and up until his last flight a few weeks before...
Dates:
1918 - 1995
Samuel N. Postlethwait papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 516
Overview
Articles, artifacts, audio cassette, historical documents, instruction system design handbooks, manuals, papers, photographs, publications, teaching aids and devices, and teaching methods handbooks, which document the pioneering audio tutorial system of instruction of Professor Samuel N. Postlethwait during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1965 - 1981