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Manuscripts (Documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Handwritten documents, particularly books and other documents created before the invention of the printing press. May also be used to distinguish certain documents from published or otherwise printed documents, as in the cases of typed personal letters or a typescript from which printed versions are made.

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

George Ade papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 4
Scope and Contents The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts. Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...
Dates: 1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136
Abstract

The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from Breviaries, Books of Hours, Antiphonaries, Bibles, an Anthology of Persian Poetry, Byzantine Music Notation, and a papyrus fragment.  The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts and artistic styles.  This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.

Dates: 30 B.C.E. - 18th Century
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ancient and Medieval Manuscript leaves collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: 2023-051
Dates: circa 1300-1350
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Neil A. Armstrong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates: 1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Atlas Catalan de 1375

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1 portfolio
Identifier: 20160706.1
Dates: 1375
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

James Berlin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 161
Scope and Contents Papers relating to the career of James Berlin, Professor of English at Purdue University and major figure in the development of cultural studies pedagogy in rhetoric and composition. Materials include NEH Seminar (1977-1979), Teaching Materials (1980-1994), Research Materials (1884-1993), Collegial Correspondence (1979-1992), and Faculty Governance and Community Activism (1985-1993). Included in the Faculty Governance series is a report on "The Status of Women at Purdue and the Need for a...
Dates: 1978 - 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Donald E. Bloodgood papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 41
Abstract

Publications, reports, correspondence, clippings, photos, and daily planners documenting the professional career of Purdue Professor of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering Donald E. Bloodgood.

Dates: 1926 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles J. Bohrer thesis

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 279
Scope and Contents The Charles J. Bohrer thesis (1876; 0.20 cubic feet) titled "Beer and Its Physiological Effects" was the capstone document of Bohrer’s undergraduate career.  This forty page thesis is all hand written on one side of lined paper.  It is organized into one series entitled the Charles J. Bohrer thesis.  The thesis is housed in nine acid free folders.  This thesis would be important to any researcher studying the history of Purdue University.  It would also be valuable to any researcher studying...
Dates: 1876
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Bruce Rogers papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 35
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, examples of work, photographs and ephemera relating to the life and career of typographer and book designer Bruce Rogers.

Dates: 1889-1957; Majority of material found within 1900s-1957
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

Collection of British indentures

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 105
Scope and Contents The Collection of British Indentures documents seventheeth and eighteenth century British land laws and the transfer or renting of land between individuals and/or family members. All of the indentures are handwritten in English on vellum, which was standard for legal documents during this time.The indentures were written during the reigns of eight monarchs and exemplify British land law during the seventheeth and eighteenth centuries. Most of the indentures have either a blue...
Dates: 1607 - 1769
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection on Bruce Rogers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 45
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, printed material, audio-visual materials, artifacts and ephemera collected by Purdue University Libraries during or after the lifetime of Bruce Rogers.

Dates: 1886 - 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection on Deng Jiaxian

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2025-029
Dates: 2003 - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Computer Science Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 173
Content Description

The collection consists of newsletters (1966-1995), technical papers and manuscripts (1978-1989) and magazines (1955-1967) of the Purdue Computer Sciences Center.

Dates: 1955 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert Eckles papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSF 539, Series 1; Series MSF 539, Series 2; Series MSF 539, Series 3
Identifier: MSF 539
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the Dean Potter biography written by Dr. Eckles as well as the materials he used when writing it. There are also publications, information booklets, and reports from the Library of Congress and American Microform Academy.

Dates: 1925 - 1974
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Edward C. Elliott papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 50
Scope and Contents The Edward C. Elliott Papers (1890-1975; 22.8 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of educator and former Purdue University President Edward Elliott. The majority of the papers date from 1940 to 1960. The papers reflect the original order as they were received from Elliott and his family, and therefore have not been divided into series or subject areas. The Elliott Papers document Elliott's education and career, particularly his tenure as President of Purdue University (1922-1945),...
Dates: 1890-1975; Majority of material found within 1940-1960; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1959
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Paul Fatout papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 540
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of research materials collected by author Paul Fatout for his various publications regarding Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Indiana canals, and other subjects. Types of materials include manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, fan mail, book reviews, research notes, microfilm, and subject files. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates: 1871 - 1983
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Library of Management Research and Professional papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 8
Scope and Contents The Gilbreth Library of Management documents the pioneering research of Frank Gilbreth and Lillian Gilbreth in the fields of time and motion study. Commonly referred to as the N-file, the collection covers the Gilbreths quest to find The One Best Way in job performance, worker satisfaction, efficient office management, and home economics.Types of material in the N-file include photographs, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, blueprints, newspaper clippings, reports, and research...
Dates: 1845 - 1959; Majority of material found within 1906 - 1924
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

J. Raymond Himelick papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 523
Scope and Contents

The Himelick papers contain both handwritten and typed manuscript copies of Himelick's translation of Erasmus' "De Praeparatione ad Mortem (How Every Man Should Prepare Himself for Death)", as well as research notes, a response to an article written by Himelick, and Himelick's Curicculum Vitae and Memorial Resolution.

Dates: 1960 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

J. Holmes Martin Battery B papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 269
Abstract

Photographs, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles/clippings, and other materials belonging to J. Holmes Martin and relating to the history and service of Battery B, Indiana National Guard, and its 50th Year Reunion in May 1967.

Dates: circa 1910s - 1980s; Majority of material found in 1916 - 1916; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1967; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Norman Kautsky papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 8, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 151
Scope and Contents

Kautsky, Norman L., "Wharfleigh and Other Haunts Along White River," recollections of Indianapolis and Indiana in the '20's and 30's, circa 1940.

Dates: circa 1940
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Horton B. Knoll papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 521
Scope and Contents The Horton B. Knoll papers document Knoll's research, working papers, notes and typescripts for his books, A record of a university in the war years, 1941-1945, published in 1947, and The Story of Purdue Engineering, published in 1963. Also included among the papers is research material, working papers, notes and information related to Purdue presidents Owen, Smart, Stone, Elliott, and Hovde. There is also information Knoll compiled for his intended biography of John Purdue, and historical...
Dates: 1865 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1963
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Krannert collection manuscripts

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20111026
Dates: 1680 - 1916
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections