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University Archives. Purdue University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: University Archives
The University Archives preserves materials created by or related to Purdue University, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and associated organizations.

Found in 1333 Collections and/or Records:

20th century American textile magazines

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20200924.1

1902 Purdue Calendar

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 42
Identifier: 20200205

1926 Debris box

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-020

1954 Purdue University Military Ball dance card

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20160412
Dates: November 5, 1954

1998 Alamo Bowl collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 65, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 280
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, tickets, brochures and ephemera relating to the 1998 Alamo Bowl.

Dates: 1998

Adam Rice collection

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20201015

George Ade papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 4
Scope and Contents The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts. Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...
Dates: 1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943

Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 254
Scope and Contents

Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.

Dates: circa 1890-1905

Aerial view of Purdue University postcard

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 28
Identifier: 20170427.2
Dates: circa 1958 - 1959

Purdue University African American Studies records

 Collection — Box 1: Series UA 156, Series 1; Series UA 156, Series 2; Series UA 156, Series 3
Identifier: UA 156
Scope and Contents The Purdue University African American Studies records contain information and publications related to the African American Studies program at Purdue University, including newsletters, publications, planning and development records, and information about sponsored events dating from the early days of the program in the 1960s through the mid-1980s. Most of the materials in this collection were published under one of the program's previous names, as Africana Studies or Afro-American...
Dates: July 9, 1963 - March 31, 1989

Agricultural Administration Building records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 60, Placement: 17
Identifier: UA 129
Scope and Contents

The Agricultural Administration Building records contain three copies of the program for the building's dedication on January 14, 1909.

Dates: January 14, 1909

Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 54
Scope and Contents The Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers document the Purdue Air Race Classic teams' involvement in the race. The papers feature Purdue Air Race Classic team photographs, clippings, correspondence, general race information; including participant lists and race results, Purdue team updates provided throughout the races and Air Race Classic programs which document Purdue's involvement in the races from 1994 – 2005. Some of the miscellaneous materials include a pamphlet from the...
Dates: 1994 - 2005

Al Stewart record collection

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190829

Albert W. Stahl collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 46
Identifier: 20210309.1

Collection on Edwin M. Allen

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 3, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 41
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an issue of the Exponent with a front page photograph and short article about E. M. Allen.

Dates: 1928

Alpha Gamma Chapter photographs

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 38
Identifier: 20191028

Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-085

Purdue Alumni Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 182
Scope and Contents The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) records consist of material documenting the history and activity of the PAA. Also included are records relating to the various local and regional Purdue alumni clubs affiliated with the PAA, as well as the records of the PAA’s affiliate organization, the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO).The collection includes correspondence between PAA members, alumni, and outside organizations; PAA election ballots, financial documents, committee...
Dates: 1887 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1948

Alumni Groups reel to reel

 Unprocessed Material — Box Reel 1
Identifier: 20110601.7

Amelia Earhart Statue dedication program

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20190523
Dates: April 16, 2009

American Builder and Building Age magazine

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 4
Identifier: 20120816.2

Ammon Swope collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-073
Dates: Majority of material found within circa 1960-1970

Amy Tan framed collage

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1 framed item
Identifier: 20111108.1
Dates: October 19, 2006

Anita Shaffer slide collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 43
Identifier: 20080128

Annual Beta Mu of Beta Theta Pi chapter letter

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-099