Purdue University

Organization

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: May 6, 1869-

Historical Information

Purdue University was created as part of the Morrill Act and is the land-grant institution of higher learning in the state of Indiana.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1994

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Helen Bass Williams Personnel file

Collection — Box Communal Collections 45, Placement: 09

Identifier: MSF 494

Abstract

Includes Williams' personnel file, biographical information, and posthumously awarded Title IX Distinguished Service Award

Dates: 1968-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 1968-1981