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Certificates

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents giving authoritative recognition of a fact, qualification, or promise.

Found in 59 Collections and/or Records:

Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center records, addition 09

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2024-112
Dates: 2023
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ralph O. Barrett collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 50
Scope and Contents

Certificate of Ralph Orren Barrett's initiation into Alpha Delta Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, April 4, 1927.

Dates: 1927
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marion Baumgardner Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 562
Content Description

Personal and professional papers that include family history, photographs, awards, and correspondence from Marion Baumgardner.

Dates: April 13, 1872 -2024; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cornell A. Bell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 18
Scope and Contents The Cornell A. Bell papers document the personal and professional life of Dr. Cornell Bell from his childhood through his retirement from Purdue and eventual passing in 2009. Materials include: Cornell’s personal papers, such as records from his elementary, high school, and college days, funeral programs for friends and colleagues, and contact information; material owned by members of Cornell’s family, including his wife Dr. Mildred Bell’s doctoral dissertation, his uncle Henry Sanders’s...
Dates: circa 1800s-2010; Majority of material found within 1970s-2000s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Guy D. Brewer Collection on the Class of 1911

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 4, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 61
Scope and Contents

Various memorabilia from the Class of 1911.

Dates: 1911 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6
Scope and Contents The Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers document the extensive Air Force and NASA career of Roy D. Bridges Jr.The papers include but are not limited to, artifacts, audio visual material, awards, books, briefs and records, certificates, clippings, clothing, correspondence, diaries, documents, flight logs, flight checklists and data files, along with Bridges' pilot kneeboard notes, medals, mementos, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, textbooks, research papers, and working paper...
Dates: 1950 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Mark N. Brown papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 302
Scope and Contents The Mark N. Brown papers include papers and memorabilia of retired astronaut and Purdue Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering alumnus, Mark N. Brown. Included are Brown's textbooks from his studies at Purdue, Air Force ROTC certificate, Apollo program photographs that were pinned to Brown's Purdue dorm room wall while he was a student in the early 1970s, a Purdue paper airplane contest trophy, along with other Purdue memorabilia.  The collection also includes NASA...
Dates: 1963 - 1991
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Sharon Byrkett papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320
Scope and Contents This collection contains awards, certifications, and honors documenting the life and achievements in social work and disability access and awareness of Sharon Byrkett. Of most prominence is a hand-written manuscript by Byrkett titled "Understanding My Disability" written in 1983. Other materials in the collection include a journal from 1967, photo albums and scrapbooks depicting events from her personal life and conferences attended, and craft items made by Byrkett. Digital files include...
Dates: 1967 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

T. C. and Rosemond Walker collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 233
Scope and Contents

Purdue Memorial Union Certificates of Life Membership for T. C. Walker and Rosemond Walker, circa 1922.

Dates: circa 1922
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Capital Airlines Honorary Certificate Awarded to R. J. Rudolph

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 50: Series Series 6; Series UA 73, Series 9, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 350
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one mounted certificate, dated 06/12/1950, commissioning R. J. Rudolph to an honorary captain of the capital fleet.

Dates: June 12, 1950
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eugene A. Cernan papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288
Scope and Contents The Eugene A. Cernan papers document the military, aeronautics, and astronautics career of Eugene A. Cernan, as well as his subsequent professional and public activities. The papers also feature records pertaining to Cernan's youth, family, and education. The collection includes but is not limited to artifacts, audiovisual recordings, awards, books, certificates, coins, correspondence, documents, mission patches, newspaper clippings, photographs, plaques, publications, scrapbooks, speeches,...
Dates: 1934 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1956 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Certificate of appreciation from the Garrison Command Team of Task Force Indy to Purdue Department of Human Resource Services

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 66, Placement: 14
Identifier: UA 77
Scope and Contents

One certificate of appreciation from the "Headquarters Multinational Corps-Iraq 38th Division Support Command- Task Force Indy." "The Garrison Command Team Proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to Department of Human Resource Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, November 23, 2006. Certificate is signed by Paul V. Foster, Task Force Command Sergeant Major and Marjorie K. Courtney, Task Force Commander.

Dates: November 23, 2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Pearl E. Child collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 4, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 66
Scope and Contents

The Pearl Child papers include correspondence, teacher's certificates, Tri-State College certificate, clippings, report cards, tuition receipts, recommendation letters, postcards, photographs, Mansfield Machine Works catalog, issue of The Valley Register, two issues of The Ohio Farmer, cards detailing food traits.

Dates: 1865 - 1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Barbara Cook papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 467
Abstract

The Barbara Cook papers predominantly document Barbara Cook's career in the Dean of Women and Dean of Students office and as professor of education at Purdue University (1956 - 1989), including her leadership roles in Mortar Board and NAWDAC -- National Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors. Types of material include correspondence, speeches, teaching material, articles and essays, and biographical information.

Dates: 1932 - 2012; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

France A. Córdova papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 3
Scope and Contents The France A. Córdova papers (1965-2012; 10.65 cubic feet) document the life and career of France A. Córdova.  The bulk of the materials relate to Córdova’s work in academia.  The collection primarily covers Córdova’s research and career, with little information or materials regarding her earlier years, personal life, or various appointments with governmental organizations (such as NASA or the NSF).  This collection will particularly useful for researchers interested in France Córdova’s...
Dates: 1963-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2007-2012; Other: Date acquired: 10/01/2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Dalton C. Croy collection

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 83
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of various certificates presented to Dalton C. Croy, along with papers related to his appointment as Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve, Acceptance and Oath of Office.

Dates: 1935 - 1987
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harold M. DeGroff, Jr. papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSF 477, Series 1; Series MSF 477, Series 2; Series MSF 477, Series 3; Series MSF 477, Series 4
Identifier: MSF 477
Scope and Contents The Harold M. DeGroff, Jr. papers document aspects of the career of longtime Purdue University faculty member and former Dean of Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics from 1955-1963, during the height of the "space race." Some of the featured items in the collection are a letter of recommendation for assignment to the Naval V-12 College of Training Program and a notice of separation from the United States Naval Service. Items pertaining to DeGroff's Purdue career...
Dates: 1943 - 2010; Other: Majority of material found within 1951 - 1968
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Arthur H. Fisher papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 29
Scope and Contents

The Arthur H. Fisher papers contain artifacts, certificates, a diploma, photographs, and miscellaneous items from Arthur Fisher's time spent as a Purdue University student. There are some items that Fisher obtained after his tenure as a student, such as alumni loyalty certificates. This collection would be very valuable to anyone interested in student life at Purdue University during the early 20th century or the Purdue Military Band.

Dates: 1916 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Cleo Fitzsimmons papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 73
Abstract

The Cleo Fitzsimmons papers documents Fitzsimmons' career as a professor and department head in Home Management at Purdue University. Materials include correspondence, photographs, awards, publications, and faculty hood belonging to Fitzsimmons.

Dates: 1928 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Larry Gee papers and space memorabilia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 276
Scope and Contents The Larry Gee papers and space memorabilia document Larry Gee's 22 year career as an engineer in the aerospace industry. Memorabilia and artifacts include commemorative space flight flags, Space Shuttle Mission patches, commemorative pins, Apollo 11 anniversary memorabilia, Columbia commemorative coin, DVDs, astronaut space shuttle crew photographs, data sheets, awards, certificates, newsletters and various documents from Gee's work with Space Shuttle main engines, Atlas engines, Delta...
Dates: 1962 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jerome M. Goldman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 461
Scope and Contents The Jerome Goldman papers document Goldman's career as a Purdue University student in Aeronautical Engineering, his service in the United States Army Air Corp and his work afterwards as a pilot for United Air Lines, along with his key role in establishing Purdue Aeronautics Corporation and Purdue Air Lines as chief pilot, director of operations, and later vice president for operations and maintenance. Also included are papers from his work with International Learning Systems, the Federal...
Dates: 1941 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1965 - 1972
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Bruce F. Hardy collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 7: Series MSA 135, Series 1, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 134
Scope and Contents

Purdue anniversary testimonials, photographs from dedication of Hardy Lake and highway to the lake, circa 1970. Papers relating to Hardy Lake, circa 1970. Conservationist of the Year Award, undated.

Dates: 1967 - 1977
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Donald N. Heirman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 291
Scope and Contents The Donald N. Heirman papers document the life and contributions of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) expert and educator, Donald Nestor Heirman. The materials record Heirman’s earliest involvement with electrical engineering at Purdue University to the establishment of his own consulting firm as a leading expert on EMC standardization. The bulk of the collection relates to his career at Bell Laboratories and his involvement with numerous standards organizations, such as the American...
Dates: 1958 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1978 - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Henry Gerald Venemann papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 551
Content Description

Materials created, written, and collected by Henry Gerald Venemann when he was a Purdue student and faculty in Mechanical Engineering. Also includes materials collected and written about him after his death. Includes book, newspaper clippings, certificates, photographs, letters, and a letter sweater awarded to him in 1947, many years after his athletic achievements.

Dates: 1906 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections