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Helen Gould collection of Purdue dance cards and theater programs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 294
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 41 dance cards, four theater programs and seven Purdue related ephemera and miscellaneous memorabilia from Helen Gould's tenure are a Purdue student, 1922-1926.

Dates: 1922 - 1926; Other: Majority of material found within 1923 - 1924

L. Murray Grant and Bernice Nelson Grant papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 330
Scope and Contents

The L. Murray Grant and Bernice Nelson Grant papers document the Grants' student life and post-graduation ties to Purdue. The papers include dance cards, programs, articles, and correspondence with Purdue President Winthrop Stone and Trustee David Ross.

Dates: 1903 - 1933; Majority of material found within 1903 - 1905

Otis E. Griner papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 129
Scope and Contents The papers of Otis Edward Griner (1911-1916) include one photograph album and two folders. The majority of the album is composed of black and white photographs, a few cyanotypes, and a few newspaper clippings documenting Otis Griner's time as a student at Purdue University, 1911-1914.  Included in the collection are a Purdue tank scrap marshal ribbon (1913), and photographs of a variety of local and Purdue events, such as automobile races, the mechanics burning tradition, the Purdue Circus,...
Dates: 1911 - 1916

Albert N. Guthrie papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 264
Abstract

College and work materials of Albert N. Guthrie.

Dates: 1927 - 1950; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Robert Hain photographs

 Collection — Box: Communal Digital Media 1, Placement: 15, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 359
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one DVD with photos taken by Robert Hain in 1957 while attending Purdue for his Master's degree.

Dates: 1957

Purdue University Harlequin Club collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 173
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Harlequin Club collection contains programs and sheet music from the productions held by the club. Several of the productions are based on books and lyrics written by Purdue alummus and playwright, George Ade. The programs also feature some of the businesses in the area during the early 1900s. There is one button, "Wintergreen for President," from the Harlequin Show, "Of Thee I Sing," undated.

Dates: 1904 - 1951

Robert T. Hatt scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 35
Scope and Contents The Robert T. Hatt scrapbook contains many photographs of campus life, predominantly during 1919-1920. There is a concentration of memorabilia from Phi Kappa Psi due to Hatt's membership within that fraternity. The scrapbook also contains newspaper clippings, along with ephemera, such as programs, ticket stubs, and other assorted odds and ends. Many of the items are not dated, which makes it difficult to ascertain the exact time period, especially for the photographs. The cover of the...
Dates: 1894 - 1940; Other: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1920

Thomas Hendrix letters to Margaret Kennedy

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 2, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 287
Abstract

Letters from Thomas Hendrix to Margaret Kennedy while he was a student and member of the Navy V-12 program at Purdue University

Dates: 1945 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1946; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2009

Henry Family photographs

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: henrfa0
Scope and Contents

The Henry family photographs (1936-1939; .01 cubic feet) are small black & white photographs that depict life on the Purdue campus when the Henry brothers worked and attended school there. Many images are of their friends and co-workers, but are unidentified.

Dates: 1936-1939; Other: Date acquired: 12/05/2007

Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 303
Scope and Contents The Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook documents the academic, military, personal and social activities of an Engineering student while on Purdue University's campus from 1936-1939, as well as various aspects of his life prior to college from 1917-1936. Keck titled the scrapbook, "Scraps and Snaps, May 27, 1917 - August 1, 1939," but most of the content is from his time at Purdue, 1936-1939.The scrapbook contains many unique photographs of campus and events from the 1930s. Some of the...
Dates: 1917 - 1939; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1939

Betty J. Lynch Roberts papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 2, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 307
Abstract

The collection contains photographs, programs, and artifacts relating to Betty J. Lynch Roberts' time at Purdue University, particularly her involvement with the theatre.

Dates: 1943-1947; Other: Date acquired: 01/04/2009

John F. G. Miller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 277
Abstract

Materials related to the the academic and football career of John F. G. Miller, including his involvement with the Intercollegiate Conference and Purdue Athletics.

Dates: 1899 - 1936; Majority of material found within 1903, 1923-1927

Leah Rowena Miller scrapbook

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 275
Abstract

Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, holiday cards, programs, and mementos documenting the student life of Leah Rowena Miller.

Dates: 1924-1931; Other: Majority of material found in 1924-1927; Other: Date acquired: 11/10/2013

Mortar Board records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 148
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, photographs, certificates, pamphlets, and scrapbooks, that document the history and activities of the Mortar Board honor society at Purdue University.

Dates: 1924-2015; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/2014

Albert H. Rerick and Donald J. Rerick papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 308
Abstract

Letters, photographs, clippings, and material artifacts documenting the student life of Albert H. and Donald J. Rerick (1915-1917 and 1968-1973 respectively).

Dates: 1915 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1917; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1973; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2015

Charles C. Roberts photographs

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 2, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 39
Scope and Contents

The Charles C. Roberts photographs (1946-1949; 0.25 cubic feet) documents Roberts’ student and family life as a student at Purdue University from 1946-1949. Included in the collection are photographs of campus buildings such as Cary Quad, Purdue Memorial Union, Hovde Hall and Heavilon Hall. Also included in the collection are photographs of students wearing the Senior Cords. Among the photographs are images of Roberts' family and home life.

Dates: 1946 - 1949; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2009

Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 268
Scope and Contents The Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides (2009; 0.2 cubic feet) documents Purdue campus life and culture as well as marketing strategies of various campus groups, including Purdue University itself. It is predominantly composed of campus group callout broadsides, as well as broadsides advertising various events. The collection was created in HONR 199 Living History as a way to understand Purdue in the present day and curated by Lauren Roth....
Dates: 2009; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2011

Robert K. Schelke photographs

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 66, Placement: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 360
Abstract

Photographs documenting student life and Purdue campus in the 1920s.

Dates: 1919 - 1923

Wilbur A. Schmitt scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 261
Scope and Contents The Wilbur A. Schmitt scrapbook consists of black and white photographs from Schmitt's early family life, including Greencastle High School, days as a Purdue student, and some of his travels after graduation from Purdue. It also includes dance cards, a few programs and autographs from Purdue classmates from his days spent as a Purdue student. Some of the Purdue photographs include pictures of Theta Chi, the Mechanical Engineering building, the Library and Memorial Union, dated 1925; Purdue...
Dates: 1917 - 1932; Other: Majority of material found within 1924 - 1925

Guy R. Smith scrapbook

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: MSA 324
Abstract

Scrapbook of photographs from Guy R. Smith, a 1908 alum of Electrical Engineering at Purdue.

Dates: 1908 - 1913; Majority of material found in 1908 - 1908

Songs and Poetry from the Debris collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSK 4
Scope and Contents

The Songs and Poetry from the Debris collection document some of the poetry and songs written by Purdue students during the late 1880s-1920. Some of the material is actual pages taken from the original Debris yearbook, and some years just list poetry and songs of particular interest and the pages they can be found on. Types of materials include: original poetry and songs along with illustrations.

Dates: 1889 - 1920; Other: Majority of material found within 1890 - 1899

Student Happy Birthday love letter dated September 28, 1938

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 66, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSP 289
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one letter and envelope from 1938.

Dates: 1938

Student photo album, 1930s

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 22
Abstract

Black and white photographs documenting Purdue campus, student life, and extracurricular activities in the 1930s, as well as ticket stubs from the same era

Dates: 1933 - 1940

Doug Sturgeon 1911 Purdue Handbook

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 65, Placement: 16, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 283
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one Purdue University student handbook from 1911. It contains information on university clubs and organization, classes and customs, businesses and churches in the Lafayette area, college songs and yells, and athletics.

Dates: 1911

Frederick W. Tase collection of Purdue artifacts

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSR 10
Scope and Contents

The Frederick W. Tase artifacts collection includes four artifacts collected during Tase’s time at Purdue: 1) A large Purdue University banner, 18” x 45” 2) A bracelet of six oaken barrels that together spell “Purdue” 3) A Purdue belt buckle, possibly from an ROTC uniform 4) Two lapel pins, each shaped like aviator wings with a ‘P’ in the center

Dates: 1937 - 1940

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Panhellenic Association (Purdue University) 4
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Acacia Fraternity 2
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Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity 2
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Interfraternity Council (Purdue University) 2
Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils (Purdue University) 2
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Chi Chapter (Purdue University) 2
Lambda Chi Alpha 2
Pi Kappa Alpha 2
Purdue Boilermakers (Men's Basketball team) 2
Purdue University. School of Civil Engineering 2
Sigma Alpha Mu 2
Sigma Chi Fraternity. Delta Delta Chapter (Purdue University) 2
Sigma Phi Epsilon 2
Society of Women Engineers. Purdue University Student Section 2
Theta Chi. Alpha Delta Chapter (Purdue University) 2
Triangle Fraternity 2
Ade, George, 1866-1944 1
Aerospace Corporation 1
Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity 1
Alpha Gamma Delta 1
Alpha Kappa Lambda. Kappa Chapter (Purdue University) 1
Alpha Phi International Fraternity 1
Alpha Tau 1
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity 1
Alvarado, Ellen J. 1
Amelia Earhart Residence Hall (1964-) (West Lafayette, Ind.) 1
Andrews, Josiah Harding, Jr. 1
Beta Theta Pi. Beta Mu Chapter (Purdue University) 1
Big Ten Conference (U.S.) 1
Boilermaker Special (Mascot) 1
Bureau, Ernest A., 1886-1954 1
Christoff, Dorothy Jean, 1943-1998 1
Christopher, Joan Minton 1
Coffee, Richard J., 1916-2010 1
Cook, Barbara I. (Barbara Ivy), 1929-2013 1
Cummings, Virginia (Virginia Cummings Fotos) 1
Debris Yearbook 1
Delta Gamma 1
Delta Pi Rho 1
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 1
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Gamma Lambda Chapter (Purdue University) 1
Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 1
Eaton, J. Robert (James Robert), 1902- 1
Elsbury, Barbara, 1936-2000 1
Fisher, Arthur H. (Arthur Harter) 1
Fisher, Wendel E. 1
Fortune, Susan Houston, 1936- 1
Fowler Courts (West Lafayette, Ind.) 1
Francke, Gloria Niemeyer 1
Frank, Robbye 1
Gamma Phi Beta 1
Glass, Leroy Conrad, 1893-1974 1
Gleiter, Roberta B. (Roberta Banaszak), 1938- 1
Gould, Helen 1
Grace, Richard and Connie 1
Grant, Bernice Nelson (Bernice Sarah Nelson) 1
Grant, L. Murray 1
Griner, Otis Edward 1
Hain, Robert C. 1
Hansen, Arthur G. 1
Harlequin Club 1
Hatt, Robert T. (Robert Torrens), 1902- 1
Hendrix, Thomas 1
Henry family 1
Henry, Hugh S., 1915-2012 1
Indiana. National Guard. Artillery, Battery B 1
Kappa Alpha Order 1
Kappa Phi Sigma 1
Kappa Sigma Fraternity 1
Keck, Lloyd E., 1917-1976 1
Kolar, Andrew K., 1914-1991 1
Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity 1
Lynch-Roberts, Betty J. 1
Mars Theater (Lafayette, Indiana) 1
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