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This collection consists primarily of U.S. patents for glass products and glass making procedures, collected by Arvill Bitting for his work in glass making. Also included are publications written by Arvill Bitting, as well as material compiled by Librarian Emeritus William Hepburn on Arvill Bitting, including a bibliography of Arvill’s publications, bibliographic notecards, a summary of Arvill’s career, and Arvill’s obituary.

Scope and Contents The collection contains the 100th Anniversary first day cover of the official airmail, Balloon "Jupiter," Lafayette, Indiana, 1859 and a copy of the souvenir booklet issued at that time. It also contains four United States, "Jupiter" postage stamps, commemorating the 100th anniversary in 1959. There are six other air mail stamps featured in the collection.An addition of two envelopes commemorating the world's first air mail flight and stamped with, "Via, Purdue Airplane - Capt....

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The World War I flyers collection contains an assortment of World War I flyers and advertisements encouraging citizens to buy government bonds and help support the military during the War.

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Materials documenting James Blakesley's tenure as VP and president of the University Club.

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Miscellaneous publications and publicity materials relating to the Purdue football team’s participation in the 1967 Rose Bowl.

Scope and Contents The Marylu McEwen papers document the personal and professional life of Marylu McEwen, from her time as a student at Purdue University from 1964-1968 through her long career in higher education. A large portion of the collection depicts her relationships with the Deans of Women and Deans of Students at Purdue University from her time as a student in the 1960s into adulthood and retirement. Types of materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, speeches, and articles. Also...

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This collection consists of two series: "Class Announcements, Publication and Miscellaneous" and "Student's Verb Blank."

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Two letters written by John Purdue to Mrs. Baird and George Mitchell, 1826-1827.

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Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.

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Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.

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Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.

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Includes typescripts and published materials related to the SPAN Plan written by Helen Schleman and Cecilia Zissis.

Scope and Contents The Arvill W. Bitting Collection on World Expositions and Fairs includes promotional materials, newspaper articles, publications, photographs, and exhibit planning materials pertaining to World Fairs held in the United States. The majority of the material is on the 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition held in Chicago, where Bitting worked as director of food exhibits.Materials of note include newspaper articles and photographs from the Golden Gate International...

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The Indiana history collection comprises materials related to the history of Indiana, its statehood, and its role in the Civil War.

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19 pages, 4.75 x 7 in.

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8.25 x 13 in.  Written in Indianapolis by David Tenney Kimball to his father, Reverend David Tenney Kimball, Ipswich, Massachusetts.

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Includes posters calling for support of the Marines and encouraging citizens to conserve food and to assist the war efforts.

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The World War I flyers collection contains an assortment of World War I flyers and advertisements encouraging citizens to buy government bonds and help support the military during the War.

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Includes a Red Cross member flyer, an advertisement for the Missouri State Fair of 1918, and a flyer encouraging schools and students to make democracy safe for the world.

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The collection consists of correspondence, notes, and photographs relating to Blakesley's tenure as the Vice-President and President of the University Club. Of particular interest might be the material on an event honoring President Hovde's retirement that was hosted by the club. Types of materials include: letters, photographs, artifact (wooden plaque).

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The collection consists of correspondence, notes, and photographs relating to Blakesley's tenure as the Vice-President and President of the University Club. Of particular interest might be the material on an event honoring President Hovde's retirement that was hosted by the club. Types of materials include: letters, photographs, artifact (wooden plaque).

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This series contains photographs, sketches, publications, and articles in the San Francisco Chronicle related to the Golden Gate International Exposition.

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These photographs detail events and student life at the Black Cultural Center (BCC). Images include past BCC students and staff, Performing Arts Ensembles group photos, and scenes shot from the inside or outside of the BCC. Also included are images of the demolition of the old BCC building on University Street, and an undated trip to Africa.

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This collection consists of two series: "Class Announcements, Publication and Miscellaneous" and "Student's Verb Blank."

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This series contains photographs, sketches, publications, and articles in the San Francisco Chronicle related to the Golden Gate International Exposition.