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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 449 Collections and/or Records:

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

John Wendling photograph collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 510
Scope and Contents

The John Wendling photograph collection contains photographs and postcards from the international and domestic travels of John Wendling. He took pictures of several places in South America as well as the United States.

Dates: 1939 - 2003

Kate Wentz collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 237
Scope and Contents

Includes a clipping of Wentz's obituary.

Dates: 1938

C. H. Werkman papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 238
Scope and Contents

Articles by C. H. Werkman.

Dates: 1923 - 1928

E.C. White papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 355
Scope and Contents

The E. C. White papers contain two personal journals chronicling E.C. White's time at Purdue and the year following his graduation. The first volume also includes issues of The Purdue (1882).

Dates: 1881 - 1884

Morris T. Whitmore papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 387
Scope and Contents Morris Whitmore papers document his time working as a buildings appraisor in Chicago, and the daily logs of his time as Constructing Quartermaster Camp Polk and Camp Stewart, 1941, daily personal journal of Major M.T. Whitmore, Constructing Quartermaser, Camp Savannah, Georgia. Includes Apprasial Unit Tables for various Chicago apartment buildings, modern office spaces, and skyscrapers, 1931. This was used by the Board of Assessors, Cook County, IL. Includes information on...
Dates: 1920 - 1941

William H. C. Higgins III papers

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 385
Scope and Contents

The William H. C. Higgins III papers include personal letters dated from 1925-1929, a Military Manual, Correct Uniforms for Officers catalogue, personal photographs, an olive green shirt, the 1929 commencement program, instructions for thesis preparation for engineering degrees, and Higgins' thesis for his degree in electrical engineering.

Dates: 1925 - 1929

William J. Wuestenfeld papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20171106.3

Donald E. Williams papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 12
Scope and Contents

The Donald E. Williams papers document Williams' two shuttle missions; STS-51-D and STS-34, along with memorabilia from STS-1, the first mission. Also included are various mission patches and decals. The artifacts include his flight helmet, and items used in space; gloves, knife, fork, teaspoon, and can opener.

Types of materials include: artifacts, checklists (mission), clippings, decals, memorabilia, NASA press kit, papers, mission patches, and photographs.

Dates: 1978 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1985 - 1989

Guy W. Wilson papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 239
Scope and Contents

Articles by Guy W. Wilson.

Dates: 1905 - 1914

Harvey Wonning collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSA 240
Scope and Contents

Dance cards and programs from Harvey Wonning's time as a Purdue student, 1911-1912.

Dates: 1911 - 1912

James M. Wood collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSA 242
Scope and Contents

Expense account book for James Wood from his freshman year at Purdue (September 1909) to his junior year (December 1911).

Dates: 1907 - 1909

Kenneth M. Wood Jr. collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSA 241
Scope and Contents

Two campus newspapers and two miscellaneous items from Kenneth M. Wood Jr.'s time as a Purdue student.

Dates: 1938

Collection on John R. Wooden

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSA 243
Scope and Contents

Video interview, 2006 and special issue of Journal & Courier, 2010 (front page picture with numerous articles)

Dates: 2006 - 2010

World's Fair Purdue Alumni Registers collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UA 161
Scope and Contents

The World's Fair Purdue Alumni Registers collection contains three registers from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Panama Pacific International Exposition, and Century of Progress World's Fair showcases. Alumni that visited the fairs were encouraged to sign the registers. Notable signatures include Eulora Miller, Purdue's first female graduate, in the Panama Pacific register and President Theodore Roosevelt in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition register.

Dates: April 30, 1904 - October 31, 1934

Robert A. Worstall papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 44, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 455
Scope and Contents

Articles by and about Robert A. Worstall.

Dates: 1899-1958

John S. Wright papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 27
Scope and Contents

The papers of John Wright are comprised of notebooks, financial records (one ledger and additional receipts), publications, and photographs which document John Wright's time as a student at Purdue University, and material from his career as a botanist and drug inspector for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dates: 1884 - 1923; Majority of material found within 1884 - 1892

Charles Zergiebel collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 13, Placement: 18
Identifier: MSA 244
Scope and Contents

Dance cards from Tau Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, programs, certificate of entrance to Purdue, military special orders and miscellaneous items from Charles Zergiebel's time as a student at Purdue University from 1918-1923.

Dates: 1918 - 1924

Zoe Coulson papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20131105.2

Zoe Coulson papers, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box 2
Identifier: 20131231.4