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Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 451 Collections and/or Records:

1932 Gala Week booklet

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 9
Identifier: 20180813.1
Dates: 1932
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

A. B. Carter papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: cartab0
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook

Dates: 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 154, Series 1; Series MSP 154, Series 2; Series MSP 154, Series 3
Identifier: MSP 154
Scope and Contents The Purdue University African American Students, Alumni and Faculty collection donated by Alexandria Cornelius, was likely gathered during her research on African American students, alumni and faculty at Purdue University. Historical information was gathered from numerous newspapers, Debris yearbooks, directories, statistics, and questionnaires sent to black alumni. Also included are Black Cultural Center newsletters, along with programs and flyers from the Black Cultural Center and The...
Dates: 1961 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Agnes G. Reasor class assignment

 Unprocessed Material — Communal accessions box 32
Identifier: 20190307.1
Dates: 1920 - 1922
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles C. Albright papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 42, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 431
Scope and Contents

Various lecture notes of Charles C. Albright from his teaching career at Purdue. Also included is a chemistry notebook from Charles's time as an undergraduate student at Purdue.

Dates: circa 1901-1903, 1918-1920; Majority of material found within circa 1918-1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Collection on Edwin M. Allen

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 41
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an issue of the Exponent with a front page photograph and short article about E. M. Allen.

Dates: 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Alumni Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) records consist of material documenting the history and activity of the PAA. Also included are records relating to the various local and regional Purdue alumni clubs affiliated with the PAA, as well as the records of the PAA’s affiliate organization, the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO).The collection includes correspondence between PAA members, alumni, and outside organizations; PAA election ballots, financial documents, committee...
Dates: 1887 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1948
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Annabel Rupel papers, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190408
Dates: 1897 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Silverio Apostol papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 42
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains publications by Silverio Apostol.

Dates: 1909 - 1928
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

H. M. Appleman autobiography

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 43
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of an autobiography written in 1960.

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

William Arganbright letter

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 44
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one letter written by William E. Arganbright to Dr. Robert L. Thompson, Dean of Agriculture, September 9, 1991. The letter addresses Arganbright's experiences while a Purdue student, including time serving in the Indiana National Guard Battery B, from the perspective of a then ninety-seven year old man.

Dates: September 9, 1991
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

Wallace B. Van Arsdel papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 230
Scope and Contents

Articles by Wallace B. Van Arsdel.

Dates: 1921 - 1936
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Astronauts collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 168
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Astronauts collection consists of items relating to Purdue's alumni astronauts that had been collected by various donors before the advent of the Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives. Included are newspaper clippings, Purdue University News Service press releases that had been written in regards to Neil A. Armstrong and Apollo 11, and various newspapers with Apollo 11 headlines and related clippings. Also included are Purdue University related...
Dates: 1965 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Albert Atherton's Purdue University calendar

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 267
Scope and Contents

The Albert Atherton Purdue University calendar is a monthly calendar which features photographs of the Purdue University campus, along with the dates for each month in 1917. The cover is made of leather and is embossed with the griffin, "Purdue" and 1917. The pages are held together by strips of leather, with holes punched through the pages.

Dates: 1917
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

William A. Atkins collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSA 45
Dates: 1887 - 1901
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

C. E. Augustine papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 46
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a technical paper co-authored by C. E. Augustine.

Dates: 1914
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harvey Austin collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 47
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains photocopied newspaper clippings featuring Austin's basketball and track career. (Some articles are not dated.)

Dates: 1950 - 1960
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Auto Club scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 178
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Auto Club scrapbook documents the activities of the club including call-outs, officers, members, "point standings," rally and slalom events, and event and club memorabilia. The scrapbook contains the club's newsletter, "The Front Line," which also provides details of the club's activities. 

Types of materials included in the scrapbook are: by-laws, constitution, flyers, event memorabilia, newsletters, press releases, and records.

Dates: 1973 - 1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George Dealbert Babcock papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 48
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by George De A. Babcock.

Dates: 1915 - 1916
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

W. F. Baker papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSA 49
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains articles by W. F. Baker.

Dates: 1912 - 1915
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

Jack L. Beckett papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 3, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSA 321
Scope and Contents The Jack L. Beckett papers include photocopies of several letters written by Beckett while an undergraduate student at Purdue. The collection also includes a copy of Beckett's schedule card from 1942. Jack L. Beckett earned a BS in Metallurgical Engineering in 1943. During some of his time at Purdue, Beckett lived at Cary House. His letters include observations about the effects of World War II on Purdue’s campus, especially campus housing and services. They also comment on Purdue’s...
Dates: 1942 - 1943; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2008
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