Research (documents)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Recorded results of diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject made to discover or revise facts, theories, or applications.
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue University College of Engineering records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 89
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University College of Engineering records document the historical background of the College; included are many historical documents, annual reports, pamphlets, publicity, department brochures, pamphlets, and programs, newsletters, publications, alumni information and various related material.Some items of note are key historical documents from the earliest Purdue Engineering Laboratories, such as the Locomotive and Automobile Test Laboratories. Also included is...
Dates:
1859 - 2013
Donald N. Heirman papers, addition 16
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210521
Charles M. Ehresman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490
Scope and Contents
The Charles M. Ehresman papers document the work and professional activities of Charles M. Ehresman, designer of Purdue University's High Pressure Rocket Laboratory, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, and operations manager of Purdue's Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center (known today as Zucrow Laboratories). The collection also documents the design and construction of the High Pressure Rocket Laboratory and its early administration and operations, as well as materials pertaining...
Dates:
1897 - 2011; Other: Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1997 - 2009
Clint Fink papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 300
Overview
The Clint Fink papers document Fink's life and career as a peace activist and educator. The collection includes articles and notes, correspondence, personal artifacts, photographs, and publications.
Dates:
1864 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995
Folger Institute, 1976 - 2006
Sub-Series — Box 2: Series MSF 529, Series 1
Identifier: MSF 529, Series 1, Sub-series 2
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains papers related to Dr. Peck's Folger Institute appointments, including seminars she taught, conferences hosted, and papers written.
Dates:
1976 - 2006
Allan Goecker collection of Purdue University College of Agriculture Academic Programs History
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 557
Content Description
Documents the students, degree requirements, degree recipients, faculty, academic courses, Winter courses, and general history of the Purdue University College of Agriculture form its formation at the creation of the university through its first 150 years. Also includes research photographs taken by Allan Goecker.
Dates:
2017 - 2020
Alten F. Grandt, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 528
Overview
The Alten F. Grandt, Jr. papers contain documents gathered and research files created by Grandt during his work on the book, One Small Step: the history of Aerospace Engineering at Purdue, as well as some of Grandt's teaching and administrative papers.Included are research files on the history of aerospace engineering (AAE) at Purdue University, photographs, annual reports, annual research reports, curricula, student lists, pamphlets, news clippings. Also included are some of...
Dates:
1902 - 2016
Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 395
Scope and Contents
The Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research contains a research report documenting the Purdue alumni, students, or former students who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. For each person, this includes a photo, background information, Purdue educational experience, military service, death information, and location of name on the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. These names are all documented on a plaque in the Purdue Memorial Union. Report is...
Dates:
2022
Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 502
Overview
The collection documents the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher and educator in the area of maternal and infant nutrition. Materials include papers, publications, correspondence, clippings, photographs, artifacts, etc.
Dates:
1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995
Macalyne Watkins Fristoe papers
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023-013
Dates:
1950 - 2016
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 School of Education and Curriculum, 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 that highlight her...
Dates:
1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
Mary O'Hara papers on Helen Bass Williams
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 311
Overview
This collection documents Dr. Mary O'Hara's research into and relationship with Helen Bass Williams and includes research notes, correspondence, oral history recordings, interview transcripts, and published materials.
Dates:
1951 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2000
Professional Career, 1923 - 2018
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3
Dates:
1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018
Rita Colwell papers, addition 01
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20150904
Dates:
circa 1990s - 2013
Rita Colwell papers, addition 03
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20171130
Dates:
circa 1969 - 2016
Rita Colwell papers, addition 04
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190130
Dates:
1984; 1986; Majority of material found within 1993 - 2012
D. Richard Smith papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447
Scope and Contents
Extensive research notes and publications related to D. Richard Smith's doctoral dissertation, "The Political Speaking of Henry F. Schricker of Indiana". Subjects of Smith's research include Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker, Indiana politics, and Indiana history. Sources include newspaper articles, speech transcipts, interviews, correspondence, and publications. Also included are earlier papers written by Smith on the subject of Henry F. Schricker.The collection also includes two...
Dates:
1921 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1960
Richard (Dick) G. Strippel Research and Writings on Amelia Earhart
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 204
Abstract
This collection contains research and reference files, correspondence, manuscripts, publication records, photographs, and oversized materials related to the writing and publication of Amelia Earhart: the myth and the reality…
Dates:
1931-1999; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2016
Writing and Research, 1923 - 2012
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Subseries 2
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes publications, manuscripts, research materials, and electronic media from May's extensive career in children's literature. Of note are research materials used for her publications on Lloyd Alexander and Howard Pyle and on Weston Woods Studios and its founder, Morton Schindel. Correspondence related to May's research can be found in series two.
Dates:
1923 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2012
Leo Zeff papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 74
Abstract
The Leo Zeff papers contains photographs, reports, and correspondence that document Zeff's research on ibogaine.
Dates:
1985 - 1988