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:
Collection about the Boilermaker nickname
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 17
Identifier: 20130426.3
Dates:
1961
Collection of Condolences and Memorial Objects Placed at the Neil Armstrong Statue on Purdue University Campus
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-067
Dates:
2012
Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 233
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials comprises promotional pamphlets and broadsides created and distributed by Purdue University to build awareness of the university and encourage enrollment in its academic programs. Some materials include descriptions of courses of study, tuition and student fees, and information about enrollment and registration deadlines.
Dates:
1878 - 1898
Collection of Grateful Dead at Purdue memorabilia
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-030
Collection of historic newspapers, addition 01
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20200227.1
Dates:
1958 - 1959
Collection of Honors College student artwork
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-011
Dates:
1957 - 2015
Collection of literary society constitutions
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 143
Abstract
This collection includes a ledger book with the transcribed constitutions of Purdue literary societies, as well as a folder containing previously removed loose pages.
Dates:
1882
Collection of materials related to Lillian Gilbreth, addition 02
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 3
Identifier: 20140425.8
Dates:
1983 - 1984
Collection of Purdue University dance cards, addition 01
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 16
Identifier: 20120918.1
Dates:
undated
Collection of Purdue University dance cards, addition 02
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20141212.1
Dates:
1937 - 1940
Collection of Purdue University dance cards, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 67
Identifier: 2024-011
Dates:
June 10, 1913
Collection of Purdue University Engineering reports
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 39
Identifier: 20200220
Dates:
1896
Collection of Purdue University Library renovation photos
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20160926
Dates:
1999; Majority of material found within 2001 - 2003
Collection of Purdue University postcards
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 39
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Purdue University postcards (1900-2007, 0.5 cubic feet) documents the changing landscape and buildings of Purdue University over time. Each postcard has been given a unique number and then assigned a subject heading. This is an active collection which will be added to over time.
Dates:
1900-2007; Other: Majority of material found in 1920s-1950s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 02
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 18
Identifier: 20121031.2
Dates:
1970s - 2000s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 17
Identifier: 20130107
Dates:
1947
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 04
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 62
Identifier: 20140331
Dates:
1911 - 1960s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 05
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 62
Identifier: 20140128
Dates:
1945
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 06
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 62
Identifier: 20120520.1
Dates:
circa 1950s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 07
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 62
Identifier: 20131226
Dates:
undated
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 08
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20140414.2
Dates:
circa 1906 - 1965
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 09
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 3
Identifier: 20140424.1
Dates:
circa 1936 - 1960s
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 10
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 15
Identifier: 20170828.1
Dates:
circa 1909 - 1954
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 11
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 33
Identifier: 20180605
Dates:
undated
Collection of Purdue University postcards, addition 14
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-108
Dates:
July 6, 1941