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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

  • Creation: 1875 - 1975

Creator

Language of Materials

Most collection materials are in English. Three news articles are in Dutch.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some materials in this collection are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Historical Information

Purdue University was established in 1869 as the land-grant college for the state of Indiana. The university first held classes in 1874.

Extent

10.146 Cubic Feet (Seven cubic foot boxes, two drop-front deep lid print boxes, three flat print boxes, and one CD box)

Acquisition Information

Collection materials were kept by Purdue University. The original dates of acquisition are unknown.

Processing Information

This collection is housed in acid-free boxes.

Subject

Source

Title
Purdue University administrative scrapbooks
Status
Under Review
Author
Adelle Rogers and William Niner
Date
2022-11-30
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description first completed 2020-02-05.

Revision Statements

  • 2022-11-30: Purdue Clips booklet added, and corresponding descriptions updated by William Niner.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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