Purdue University
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 167 Collections and/or Records:
Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart
The Ruth Freehafer collection on R.B. Stewart contains Freehafer's drafts of her 1983 book "R.B. Stewart and Purdue University" as well as the notes she compiled while researching Stewart, some of the sources she used, the transcript from a 1977 interview with Stewart, notes from two other interviews with Stewart and his oral history transcript, and notes from interviews conducted with Stewart's colleagues.
Robert J. Gagen engineering tools
Robert J. Gagen engineering tools consist of three sets of engineering drafting/compass tools used by Gagen as a Purdue student. One of the sets has Purdue inscribed on the case.
Gary J. Glazer papers
Helen Gould collection of Purdue dance cards and theater programs
The collection consists of 41 dance cards, four theater programs and seven Purdue related ephemera and miscellaneous memorabilia from Helen Gould's tenure are a Purdue student, 1922-1926.
Albert J. Gowan papers
William Chester Halstead photographs
The William Chester Halstead photographs document Purdue University, students, faculty, and staff during the 1890s, featuring buildings, student groups, such as the cyclists, drum corps, and artillery. Photographs of note include the burned-out structure of Heavilon Hall and President Smart in his office. The collection also documents the Lafayette area.
Harrison Hall records
The Harrison Hall records contain photographs, slides, and negatives taken during events held at the dormitory. Information regarding the Cavalier Club such as past membership as well as the code and bylaws governing the club can also be found.
Heating and Power Plant records
The Heating and Power Plant records contain one 1925 article describing the new power plant constructed at Purdue to meet the growing needs of the university.
Amos Heavilon diary
The Amos Heavilon diary documents one year in the later stages of the life of Amos Heavilon, Clinton county farmer and businessman. This collection includes personal records, photocopies and a typed transcript of the diary. Also included is a typed, biographical sketch of Mr. Heavilon and his family. Insight into the living conditions of the 1890's is revealed and illustrates that not all were as successful and fortunate as Mr. Heavilon.
Heavilon Hall records
The Heavilon Hall records contain invitations to the building's original dedication in 1892. Also included are a document describing restoration efforts after a damaging fire; a pamphlet soliciting donations for a clock and chimes for the restored building's tower; a program for the restored building's 1895 dedication; and the blueprints of the planned renovations.
Helen Bass Williams Personnel file
Includes Williams' personnel file, biographical information, and posthumously awarded Title IX Distinguished Service Award
Hepburn and Sears papers
Hicks Undergraduate Library construction and Purdue Mall fountain unveiling photographs
This collection consists of a scrapbook of photographs taken by David Moses, documenting the construction of the Hicks Undergraduate Library and the unveiling of the Purdue Mall fountain.
Horticulture Building records
The Horticulture Building records contain the program from the building's dedication in 1926 and associated booklet "Indiana Horticulture: A Story of Horticultural Progress Prepared in Connection with the Dedication of the Horticultural Building, Purdue University." The booklet provides a brief history of horticulture in Indiana and lists the programs offered in the building at the time.
Frederick L. Hovde papers
Purdue University International Students collection
Collections consists of statistical reports, historical brochure, general information pamphlet, newsletters, a 1930 group photograph, and 1941-42 listing of international students at Purdue University.
James R. Hansen papers on Neil Armstrong
Research materials, recorded interviews, and correspondence related to the writing and publication of First Man, the authorized biography of Neil Armstrong by James R. Hansen.
John Stein correspondence regarding Board of Trustees business
Joseph H. Dwenger collection of Purdue ephemera
Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook
Knoy Hall of Technology records
The Knoy Hall of Technology records contain information about the construction of the building and a floorplan.
Lambert Field House and Gymnasium records
The Lambert Field House and Gymnasium records contain open house information pamphlets from the building's dedication ceremony.
Byron Langdon papers
LaVina Harmon collection of Purdue University brochures and booklets
Lawson Computer Science Building records
The Lawson Computer Science Building records contains an information booklet about the building and its donors and two blank greeting cards featuring an illustration of the building on the front.
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- Collection 131
- Unprocessed Material 36
- Subject
- Programs (documents) 20
- Black-and-white photographs 18
- Correspondence 17
- Pamphlets 17
- Artifacts (Object genre) 16
- Clippings (Information artifacts) 16
- Photographs 14
- Student activities 13
- Color photographs 11
- Scrapbooks 11
- Booklets 10
- Brochures 10
- Letters (Correspondence) 9
- Newsletters 9
- Memorabilia 8
- Negatives (photographs) 8
- Newspapers 8
- Reports 8
- Photographic prints 7
- Publications (Documents) 7
- Astronauts 6
- Optical disks 6
- Personal papers 6
- Postcards 6
- Printed ephemera 6
- Records (Documents) 6
- Administrative records 5
- Certificates 5
- College student newspapers and periodicals 5
- Dance cards 5
- Floor plans (orthographic projections) 5
- Invitations 5
- Magazines (Periodicals) 5
- Sound recordings 5
- VHS 5
- Women in higher education 5
- Annual reports 4
- Audiocassettes 4
- Beanies 4
- Books 4
- Born digital 4
- Diaries 4
- Dormitory Life 4
- Education 4
- Handbooks 4
- Manuals (instructional materials) 4
- Professor 4
- Promotional Materials 4
- Transcripts 4
- Working papers 4
- Air pilots, Military 3
- Athletics -- Indiana -- West Lafayette 3
- Audiotapes 3
- Awards 3
- Bulletins 3
- Buttons (information artifacts) 3
- Bylaws (administrative records) 3
- COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- 3
- DVDs 3
- Diplomas 3
- Directories 3
- Financial records 3
- Greek letter societies 3
- Historical documents 3
- Maps 3
- Mission patches 3
- Photograph albums 3
- Picture postcards 3
- Press releases 3
- Slides (Photography) 3
- Student organizations 3
- Test pilots 3
- Textbooks 3
- Textiles 3
- Universities and colleges -- United States -- Administration 3
- Yearbooks 3
- Administrative regulations 2
- Aerial photographs 2
- Aerospace engineering 2
- African American students -- Indiana 2
- Articles 2
- Astronautics 2
- Astronautics--Research 2
- Astronautics--United States--History 2
- Astronauts--1960-1970 2
- Astronauts--Training of--United States 2
- Audiovisual materials 2
- Blueprints (reprographic copies) 2
- Broadsides (notices) 2
- Business records 2
- Chemistry 2
- Civil engineering 2
- Clothing 2
- College presidents 2
- College student orientation 2
- College students 2
- College students -- Conduct of life 2
- Color slides 2
- Commemorative coins 2
- Coursework 2 + ∧ less