Purdue University

Purdue Club of Chicago records

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSP 46

Scope and Contents The Purdue Club of Chicago records consist of three guest registers (1921-1955) that include handwritten names, addresses, graduation years, and phone numbers for members attending various events. Includes occasional notes about Purdue football games and lists of officers for some years (1945-1948) in addition to a few documents on general plans for meetings and committee members. Includes a letter from Purdue President Edward C. Elliott thanking the Club for an event he attended (April...

Dates: 1921 - 1955

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSP 216

Abstract

Letters, invitations, programs, rosters, printed ephemera, and clippings documenting the early years of the Purdue Club of Chicago.

Dates: 1885 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1919

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Memorial Center floor plans

Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 23

Identifier: 20160609

Dates: 1957

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Memorial Union records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 111

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Memorial Union records contain information regarding the construction of the building, its uses, and promotional materials throughout its existence, including the student petition to raise funds and encourage the Board of Trustees to finish the building when construction was delayed due to World War I. Several pamphlets contain floor plans of the Union and show how the building has changed over the years with new additions.

Dates: 1920 - 1999

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue News (1882) collection

Collection — Box Communal Collections 70, Placement: 06

Identifier: MSP 325

Scope and Contents

Includes one bound volume, containing vol. 1, no. 2 - vol. 1, no. 19 of Purdue News.

Dates: February 4, 1882 - June 7, 1882

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSO 2

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Office of Publications Oral History Program collection documents Purdue University history through oral history interviews with Purdue University professors and administrators. Types of materials include: printed material, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, compact discs, and digital materials. Interview topics include Purdue history and changes in administration and academic departments.

Dates: 1969 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Related Metal Stamp collection

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MSR 15

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Related Metal Stamp collection contains eleven stamps of Purdue buildings as well as other miscellaneous scenes.

Dates: undated

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Research Park building records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 146

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Research Park building records contain information booklets outlining the acquisition of land for the park by the University. The booklets also advertise the space and scope of the park to leaders in industry so that they will utilize the park for their business practices.

Dates: 1962

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Residence Hall Council records

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: UA 107

Scope and Contents

The Purdue Residence Hall Council Records contains the drafted constitution of the organization as well as meeting minutes over the course of eight years. Attendance logs and budgeting information are included.

Dates: 1975 - 1983

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University administrative scrapbooks

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 183

Scope and Contents

The Purdue University administrative scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, administrative records and forms, photographs, maps, and advertisements for events at Purdue. Newspaper articles cover a wide range of topics about Purdue, including students, faculty, events, sports, conferences, research, funding, and campus buildings.

Dates: 1875 - 1975

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Architect records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 154

Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Architect records contain images in varying media formats of Purdue University buildings and landscapes. Reports from the University Architect’s office regarding the different buildings on the West Lafayette as well as satellite campus located within the State of Indiana can also been found.

Dates: 1949 - 2012

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Business Services records

Collection — Box Box 1

Identifier: UA 35

Scope and Contents The Business Services records (circa 1971; 0.25 cubic feet) documents the Business Services office at Freehafer Hall (formerly Administrative Services Building) circa 1971. It shows the reception of Administrative Management magazine’s 1970 Office of the Year Award by various staff. Other materials include a floor plan of the office, images of unnamed staff, as well as photographs of furniture. Types of materials include: photographs, a pamphlet, and other...

Dates: circa 1971; Other: Date acquired: 04/09/2012

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Campus Maps collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSR 6

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Campus Maps collection consists of "Welcome to Purdue," campus maps, campus accessibility maps, self-guided tour maps and numerous 8.5 x 11 inch campus maps with building abbreviations and names. Some specialized maps can also be found in the collection; these include: aerial maps, "center of population," historical data about buildings, campus tree guide, Purdue Arboretum map and listing of trees on campus, bike path and parking, pedestrian, campus parking areas and...

Dates: 1874 - 2014

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections