Purdue University -- Alumni and alumnae
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 444 Collections and/or Records:
The Iconoclast Purdue student underground zines
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20160815
Dates:
1993 - 1994
Albert H. Thomas papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 50: Series Series 6; Series UA 73, Series 9, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 336
Scope and Contents
Distinguished Alumni Award certificate presented to Albert H. Thomas, class of 1895, for fifty-five years of service. Presented May 6, 1950, at the 76th Anniversary Founders' Day Banquet.
Dates:
Other: May 6, 1950
Robert Thomas papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 12: Series MSA 213, Series 1, Placement: 23
Identifier: MSA 226
Scope and Contents
Articles and notations by Robert Thomas.
Dates:
1949 - 1951
Charles E. Thompson collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 227
Scope and Contents
Charles E. Thompson's grade cards and student fee receipts for 1888-1889.
Dates:
1888 - 1889
Granville C. Thompson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 252
Scope and Contents
Granville Thompson's photographs document Indiana highway bridge construction projects dating from 1921-1943. Approximately 41 bridge construction projects are covered, at around 33 location sites in Indiana. The collection includes approximately 398 photographic prints and 219 negatives. Many of the original structures in the photographs no longer exist.The photographs were primarily taken by Thompson using a Kodak IA folding camera, on 116 film. (The camera was later donated to...
Dates:
1921 - 1943
Robert C. Thompson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 253
Scope and Contents
The Robert C. Thompson papers (1949-1951; 0.8 cubic feet) documents campus life during Robert Thompson’s time at Purdue University. They feature material related to Thompson’s study of mechanical engineering, including artifacts he created in a machine shop course. Student life is also represented in dormitory photographs, student rule handbooks and student publications. Types of materials include: photographs, negatives, artifacts, and booklets.
Dates:
1947 - 1969; Other: Date acquired: 11/02/1999
Martin L. Thornburg papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 38, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSF 381
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains a paper by M. L. Thornburg.
Dates:
1923
Collection on Mildred Tingley
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 228
Scope and Contents
"Purdue Sends Girl to China," (the girl being Mildred Tingley) 1922. [newspaper clipping, no publication information available]
Dates:
undated
John "Jack" Tipton collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 229
Scope and Contents
Photograph of John "Jack" Tipton, with notations on the back. Letter from the donor which states, "The young man pictured is John Jack Tipton who faithfully corresponded all through the war (WWI) with my mother, and they shared a great love of learning and respect for an education as means of bettering themselves through life."
Dates:
circa 1921
Miller J. Tonkel papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 15
Abstract
Photographs, certificates, and artifacts documenting Miller J. Tonkel’s time at Purdue University in the early 1940s.
Dates:
1939 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1942
Robert W. Topping papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 33
Scope and Contents
The Robert W. Topping papers (1930-1996; 2.75 cubic feet) collection consists of many newspaper clippings, news releases, ten interviews on cassette tapes and miscellaneous printed ephemera that Robert W. Topping collected, while on the staff of the Purdue University Office of Publications for twenty-eight years. Also included are the files used for his published book; “The Hovde Years,” 1980 and the original manuscript for “A Century and Beyond,” 1988, along with manuscripts for “Gentle...
Dates:
1930 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1988
John F. Trost papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 39, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 392
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one folder which contains two articles by John F, Trost.
Dates:
1922
Virginia A. Ulrey Humnicky papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 8, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 145
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to Virginia A. Ulrey Humnicky's time as a Purdue and Indiana University student.
Dates:
1941 - 1989
Dale Van Pelt papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 16
Scope and Contents
The Dale Van Pelt papers document Van Pelt's time as a student at Purdue University. His notes from a Botany class include small drawings and sketches. The diary includes descriptions of friends, local places, and daily activities. The diary and notes give a sample of early student life at Purdue.
Dates:
1891 - 1892
Janet Lee Vaughn papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 231
Scope and Contents
Thesis of Cleo Fitzsimmons, Some Contributions of Economic Theory to Home Economics, University of Illinois, 1944. Catalog record for Janet Lee Vaughn's thesis, Consumer's Preferences for Goods Related to Stages of the Family Life Cycle, 1967.
Dates:
undated
Leslie L. and Ruth G. Vaught papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 362
Scope and Contents
Papers of Leslie Vaught and Ruth Vaught documenting Purdue student life in the 1920s and 1930s. Types of materials include papers, ephemera, photographs, and artifacts (primarily Purdue memorabilia such as Reamer boards and clothing such as sweaters and hats, also called beanies or pots.) Includes information on the Ross Surveying Camp.
Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.
Dates:
circa 1928-1932
E. B. Vawter papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSA 232
Scope and Contents
Vawter, E. B. (1892). Some Qualifications of the Engineer. Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 1892, pp. 124-128.
Dates:
undated
Vincent Robinson papers, addition 01
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190514
Dates:
1906 - 2007
Virginia Cummings Little Theatre Players certificate
Collection — Box Communal Collections 62, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSA 349
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two items: one certificate inducting student, Virginia Cummings, into the Little Theatre Players group on May 30, 1927 and a 1929 Purdue Exponent article (photocopy) of a Little Theatre Players production announcement.
Dates:
05/30/1927; 1929
W. P. Kippel papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 389
Scope and Contents
The W. P. Klippel papers document Klippel's research and work related to light, eyes, and glass. This includes laboratory assignments on topics of illumination, ballistic calibrations, double bridge resistance, circuits, experiment abstracts, and problems in thermodynamics. Also includes publications, including an information booklet from the Allegheny County Soldiers' Memorial, The Eye-Comfort System of Indirect Illumination caatalog B, Haskins Glass Company "A New Creation of Lighting...
Dates:
1911 - 1915
Russell R. Waesche collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 47: Series Box 1; Series MSA 18, Series 5; Series Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 5; Series MSF 508, Series 1; Series MSF 508, Series 2; Series UA 182, Series 3; Series UA 176, Series 1; Series MSA 18, Series 6, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSA 338
Scope and Contents
Four photographs of Admiral Russell Randolph Waesche and three photocopies of U.S. Coast Guard press releases related to three of the photographs: one announcing the "world's largest fireboat fleet" (undated); one announcing Waesche receiving a Distinguished Service Medal (January 15, 1946); and one announcing Waesche's death (October 17, 1946).
Dates:
1946
Loretta Mae Wallace photo album
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 327
Scope and Contents
The Loretta Mae Wallace photo album was created by Wallace during her time as a Purdue student from 1906 to 1910, with most photos dating to 1908-1909. Photographs include campus scenes, buildings, Lafayette and surrounding areas, Mechanics Burning, a visit to Indiana University, Civil Engineering projects, and other scenes of student life.
Dates:
1909
A. L. Walters papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 234
Scope and Contents
Articles by A. L. Walters.
Dates:
1911 - 1921