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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:

Jon L. Larkin papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 9: Series MSA 163, Series 1; Series MSA 163, Series 2, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 158
Scope and Contents

Essay by Jon Larkin, "Purdue is Ready for Student Government," circa 1903.

Dates: circa 1903
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Luther S. Williams papers

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20210218
Dates: 1964 - 2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marlene Dobkin de Rios papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 72
Scope and Contents

The Marlene Dobkin de Rios papers contains correspondence, biographical clippings, papers, conference materials, and article reprint request cards and documents de Rios' professional involvement with anthropological research on hallucinogens.

Dates: 1967 - 2008
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Barr McCutcheon manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 32
Dates: circa 1898 - 1964
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

H. R. McGrath papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 10, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 172
Scope and Contents

Some of the literary writings of H. R. McGrath, alias "Mel Stevens." including, "The Vain Pursuit of the Great White Alligator," (1995). Kittanning, Pennsylvania: Tale-Gator Enterprises.

Dates: 1954 - 1999
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Medieval Manuscript codices collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164
Scope and Contents

Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious texts. Further description is available in each item's details.

Dates: circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William Richards collection on Walter Pahnke

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 68
Scope and Contents

The William Richards Collection on Walter Pahnke (1952-1972; 0.2 cubic feet) contains materials collected and donated by William Richards that document the life and work of his close colleague, Walter Pahnke. It includes some of Pahnke's important academic writings, copies of personal manuscripts, some biographical information, writings by his wife (Eva Sontum Pahnke), and materials memorializing his untimely passing.

Dates: 1950 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1971
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Palm leaf book

 Collection — Box 1 book
Identifier:  ##qsg
Scope and Contents Palm Leaf Manuscript Bound manuscript on palm leaf base, possibly made in India, Burma, or Siam. Palm leaves were an early type of writing material. The scribe scratched characters into the leaves using a sharp pointed instrument or stylus, then applied soot mixed with oil or pigment into the incised lines to make the writing visible. Holes were punched in the leaves, which were then strung on cords to hold them...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Persian manuscript

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-145
Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Personal and Professional Documents, 1967 - 2009, bulk: 1998 - 2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, and other personal documents of Byrkett's. Digital files include documents with the topics of muscular dystrophy, disability awareness, advocacy, Race for the Cure, and newsletters for the Governor Planning Council (GPC) for Peoeple with Disabilities and Indiana Association of People Supporting Employment (IN-APSE).

Dates: 1967 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Sharon Byrkett papers

Andrey A. Potter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 527
Scope and Contents The Andrey A. Potter papers document the career, education, and personal life of nationally renowned engineer and educator Andrey Potter (A.A. Potter). Types of materials in the collection include articles; speeches; surveys; research and lecture notes; certificates, diplomas, and awards; photographs; correspondence; printed material; scrapbooks; medals; ephemera; artifacts; books and manuscripts; obituaries; greeting cards; reports; letterhead; newspaper clippings; and meeting minutes. The...
Dates: 1893 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1930-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Professional Career, 1923 - 2018, bulk: 1975 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3
Scope and Contents The Professional Career series holds materials related to May's extensive career at Purdue University and is categorized under three sub-series: Teaching, Writing and Research, and Professional Activities. A large portion of this series includes writings and research May conducted in addition to her teaching duties, and also her participation in many professional organizations such as the Children's Literature Association. Types of materials include teaching materials, manuscripts, research...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Purdue University, 1966 - 1991

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 529, Series 1, Sub-series 5
Scope and Contents This sub-series contains materials relating to Peck's involvement with the development of a new curriculum in the CLA, her service to the university senate, and the "Purdue Manuscript."It also contains materials pertaining to Dr. Peck's involvement in women's organizations and women's rights at Purdue. It includes papers relating to the Purdue Women's Caucus, the Council on the Status of Women, the Women's Studies Program, proposed Women's Center, women in the Grad School, the...
Dates: 1966 - 1991
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Linda Levy Peck papers / Career

Purdue University Computer Science Center records

 Unprocessed Material — Box Loose binders and papers
Identifier: 20031117
Dates: 1955 - 1991
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Palmer Putnam collection of Amelia Earhart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 9
Scope and Contents The George Palmer Putnam collection of Amelia Earhart papers (1785-1948; 31.1 cubic feet) documents the personal life, aviation career, and business activities of pilot Amelia Earhart. Types of materials include: advertisements, articles, artifacts, awards, blueprints, books, certificates, charts, commemorative coins, contracts, correspondence, data sheets, diagrams, ephemera, flight logs, licenses, maps, newspaper clippings, notebooks, notes, permits, photographs, poetry, postage stamps,...
Dates: 1785-1948; Other: Majority of material found within 1928-1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John Rennie manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 21
Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of eleven original manuscripts on the History of Civil Engineering by John Rennie. Volume IV is missing from the collection. The manuscripts document the history of the civil engineering profession from its commencement in Great Britain up to the middle of the 19th century.

Dates: 1839 - 1850
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert E. May papers, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 32
Identifier: 20181221
Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Thomas B. Roberts papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 71
Scope and Contents

The Thomas B. Roberts papers documents his research in psychoactive substances through articles, clippings, correspondence, conference materials, and a course syllabus.

Dates: 1967-2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Wayne P. Rothgeb papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 11, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 204
Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Capsheaves.

Dates: circa 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Howard E. Satterfield papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 12: Series MSA 213, Series 1, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 206
Scope and Contents

"From Whence We Came," by Frances Gilchrist Gibson Satterfield, 1973 [family history]

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

Charles Savage papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 70
Scope and Contents The Charles Savage papers document Savage’s work as a psychiatrist, specifically his research on the therapeutic use of LSD-25 and marijuana during the 1960s. Materials range from correspondence between Savage and his colleagues and Savage and his patients, article reprints written by Savage or used by Savage for his research, as well as Savage’s manuscripts and miscellaneous manuscripts, some of which appear to have been created by patients. Patient notes, accounts and transcripts of LSD...
Dates: 1936 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Louis Martin Sears papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 338
Scope and Contents

The Louis Martin Sears papers document the professional career, personal life, and family history of historian and author Louis Martin Sears. Types of materials in the collection include writings by Sears, correspondence, research materials, and Sears family materials.

Dates: 1858 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1902 - 1943
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Fred F. and Charles W. Shafer collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 12: Series MSA 213, Series 1, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 211
Scope and Contents

Family photograph, 1896, which includes Fred and Charles Shafer, information from 1907 Debris and Purdue Students' Directory, 1907-1908, along with a manuscript (interview) with Fred Fletcher Shafer, 1957

Dates: 1896 - 1957
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections