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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:

Schwartz Tennis Center records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 60, Placement: 03, Folder: 01
Identifier: UA 114
Scope and Contents

The Schwartz Tennis Center records contains information about the center and its donors.

Dates: May 11, 2007

John Miller Scott lecture notes

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 66, Placement: 16, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 379
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a notebook of chemistry lecture notes written by John Miller Scott during the 1925 fall semester at Purdue University.

Dates: 1925

Louis Martin Sears papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 338
Scope and Contents

The Louis Martin Sears papers document the professional career, personal life, and family history of historian and author Louis Martin Sears. Types of materials in the collection include writings by Sears, correspondence, research materials, and Sears family materials.

Dates: 1858 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1902 - 1943

Selected Views of Purdue University booklet

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 4
Identifier: 20121107

Selected Views of Purdue University booklet, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 55
Identifier: 2023-070

James B. Shaw papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 384
Scope and Contents

The James B. Shaw papers include Shaw's work on the science of algorithms as part requirement for the Doctor's Degree and various published articles on mathematics.

Dates: 1895 - 1922

Stanton S. Shirk papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 376
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the Agriculture class of 1938, including class lists, commencement letters, newspapers, fliers, programs, postcards, alumni materials, and directories.

Dates: 1934 - 1969

College of Agriculture, Short and Winter Course records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 70
Abstract

Announcements, correspondence, directories, financial statements, grade sheets, memorandums, programs, reports, and other materials documenting the history, administration, and activities of Short and Winter Courses offered by Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.

Dates: 1889 - 1974

Sigma Alpha Epsilon collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-136

Sigma Chi Fraternity Student photographs

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-095

Sigma Xi charter

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1 document
Identifier: 20130517

Singhurse family papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20180813.2

John H. Skinner papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSF 345
Scope and Contents

Biographical information, family history, family photographs, correspondence, and other documents related to Dr. John H. Skinner.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2007

Slayter Center of Performing Arts records

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 61, Placement: 01
Identifier: UA 132
Scope and Contents

The Slayter Center of Performing Arts records contains a dedication booklet with information about the facility.

Dates: May 1, 1965

Slide of Heavilon Hall

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-128

Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 525
Scope and Contents The Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers contain Aubrey Smith's certificates and letters of recognition for distinguished service to Purdue, a train ticket from 1945, as well as his notebook, masters thesis, doctoral gown, and collection of materials relating to Purdue including a commencement brochure and an issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The papers also contain Doris M. Smith's copy of the Purdue Women's Club program and her notes, poems, and essays from Education 410 and English 551 classes...
Dates: 1929 - 1972

D. Richard Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 447
Scope and Contents Extensive research notes and publications related to D. Richard Smith's doctoral dissertation, "The Political Speaking of Henry F. Schricker of Indiana". Subjects of Smith's research include Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker, Indiana politics, and Indiana history. Sources include newspaper articles, speech transcipts, interviews, correspondence, and publications. Also included are earlier papers written by Smith on the subject of Henry F. Schricker.The collection also includes...
Dates: 1921 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1960

Span Plan Program records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 38
Scope and Contents The Span plan records (1971-2001; 2.3 cubic feet) document the SPAN plan program at Purdue University, Dean of Women office. The collection includes brochures, pamphlets, news releases and other promotional materials which document the advertising that was done for the program. Correspondence, annual reports, and newsletters document the actions of the program and those heavily involved in the Span plan. Types of materials include: correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, news releases, annual...
Dates: 1971-2001; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-1996; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2001

Speech Correction alumna papers, addition 02

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20180801.1
Dates: Majority of material found within 1953, 2018

Speech Correction alumna papers, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 37
Identifier: 20210304

Speech Correction alumna papers, addition 04

 Unprocessed Material — Digital folder 2022-020 Speech Correction alumna papers addition 04
Identifier: 2022-020
Dates: July 7, 2021 and November 17, 2021

Speech Correction alumna papers, addition 05

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2022-112

Speech Correction alumna papers, addition 06

 Unprocessed Material — Digital folder 2022-130 Speech Correction alumna papers addition 06
Identifier: 2022-130

St. Thomas Aquinas Center record album

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 64
Identifier: 20120917

Donna N. Stahl papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 372
Scope and Contents The Donna N. Stahl papers includes photographs, dance cards, clothing, and other ephemera, along with newspaper clippings and correspondence, all of which is memorabilia of Donna N. Stahl, a 1949 Purdue graduate in Home Economics. Of interest may be her personal reflections and article on the 1947 Purdue Bleacher Collapse. This collection may be useful to researchers interested in women in higher education, changing roles of women in the twentieth century, material culture of the...
Dates: 1945 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1951