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Purdue University

 Organization

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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 58
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes collection documents the operations of the Board of Trustees. Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include approving the budget of the University, voting to appoint new University presidents, naming buildings, and establishing departments within the University. The collection includes meeting minutes, related documents, and calendars used by the President of the University at meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1865 - 2020

Purdue University COVID-19 Response collection

 Unprocessed Material — Digital folder 2022-014 Purdue COVID-19 Response collection
Identifier: 2022-014

Purdue University COVID-19 Response collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Digital folder 2022-015 Purdue COVID-19 Response collection addition 01
Identifier: 2022-015

Purdue University Newsreels and Year in Review recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 65
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Newsreel began in 1956 as a yearly film, and later video, review of university events of the previous year. Contents of each recording focus upon academics, student activities, campus structures, athletics, and special events. One silent film, circa 1943-1945, is also included in the collection. In 2013, the Purdue Newsreel was renamed the Purdue Year in Review.

Dates: 1943 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1955 - 2019

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  • Subject: Born digital X

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Type
Unprocessed Material 2
Collection 2
 
Subject
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- 2
Administrative records 1
Administrative regulations 1
Committees 1
Construction projects 1