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Clarence Frank Cornish papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323
Scope and Contents The Clarence Frank Cornish papers consist of letters, correspondence, photographs, awards and certificates, flight logs, aviator textiles and goggles, newspaper clippings, and artifacts documenting Clarence "Cap" Frank Cornish's air training and service during World War One, his service at Army Air Forces Headquarters during World War Two, his work for the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana, his participation in several aeronautical organizations, and his role in the development aeronautics...
Dates: 1908 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1995

Lana Murphy Couch papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 312
Scope and Contents

The Lana Murphy Couch papers document Couch's forty year career with NASA, first as a wind tunnel test engineer, and later in management positions. Types of materials include: correspondence, newsletters, papers, photographs, programs, publications, research and work reports, technical reports, VHS tapes, writings, and material related to award recognition.

Dates: 1953 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1995

Council on the Status of Women records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 49
Abstract

The collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, handouts, newspaper clippings, and electronic media that document the Council on the Status of Women and its activities.

Dates: 1988 - 2012

Purdue University Customs and Traditions collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 151
Scope and Contents The Purdue University Customs and Traditions collection features, among other memorabilia, a tank scrap chain and padlock from 1913, a label from the first bottle of beer served to a Purdue student after the repeal of prohibition, numerous buttons and pins, including a hatpin with the Purdue seal from 1895 on it (third design), a Reamer's Club "R" from the early 1990s, a Purdue Murad cigarette silk, a 1902-1903 matriculation ticket signed by Purdue President Winthrop E. Stone, along with...
Dates: 1877 - 2014; Other: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1940

Charles H. Daudt First National Intercollegiate Air Meet scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 236
Scope and Contents This scrapbook documents the administration, participants, and results of the first National Intercollegiate Air Meet held June 21-22, 1935 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The scrapbook, created by the air meet manager, Charles H. Daudt, includes entry forms, race event rules, race maps, publicity material, participant scores for each event, and results. The scrapbook also includes correspondence related to the original donation of the scrapbook by Charles Daudt in 1976 to...
Dates: 1934 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1935

Dean of Students records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 29
Abstract

Annual Reports, Date File Correspondence, and other documents created by the Office of the Dean of Students.

Dates: 1974 - 2000

Dean of Women records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 41
Abstract

Annual Reports, budgets, correspondence and other official documents from the office of the Dean of Women.

Dates: 1960-1974; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009

Harold M. DeGroff, Jr. papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 477
Scope and Contents The Harold M. DeGroff, Jr. papers document aspects of the career of longtime Purdue University faculty member and former Dean of Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics from 1955-1963, during the height of the "space race." Some of the featured items in the collection are a letter of recommendation for assignment to the Naval V-12 College of Training Program and a notice of separation from the United States Naval Service. Items pertaining to DeGroff's Purdue career...
Dates: 1943 - 2010; Other: Majority of material found within 1951 - 1968

College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 66
Abstract

Correspondence, books, reports, and a book manuscript documenting the history of Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics (formally Farm Management).

Dates: 1933 - 2003; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 155
Abstract

Correspondence, Programs, and other materials documenting the history, administration, and activities of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and its predecessor, the Department of Horticulture.

Dates: 1904-1984; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

Dorothy C. Stratton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 366
Abstract

This collection contains papers, clippings and photographs documenting Dorothy Stratton’s life, especially her role as Purdue Dean of Women and Director of the USCG SPARS.

Dates: 1935-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 1943-1947; Other: Date acquired: 11/09/1980

Purdue University Drill Team collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 66, Placement: 15
Identifier: UA 79
Abstract

Two items presented to the Purdue University ROTC Hall of Fame Drill Team by President Mitch Daniels in 2017.

Dates: 2017

Amelia Earhart at Purdue papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 450
Scope and Contents

The Amelia Earhart at Purdue papers document Amelia Earhart's arrival at Purdue University, her time there, and the efforts to memorialize Earhart after her disappearance. Types of materials include correspondence, ephemera, administrative reports, photographs, publicity materials, and speeches.

Dates: 1935 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1937

Jack and Alice Rowen Easley collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSA 99
Scope and Contents

The papers contain correspondence between President Jischke and Alice Rowen Easley, "Aunt Alice says...," a book by Easley and a picture of Easley's son, Mark, with a picture of the framed note from Jischke, which was a Christmas gift to Alice Easley.

Dates: 1995 - 2007

Robert Eckles papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 539
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the Dean Potter biography written by Dr. Eckles as well as the materials he used when writing it. There are also publications, information booklets, and reports from the Library of Congress and American Microform Academy.

Dates: 1925 - 1974

Charles M. Ehresman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490
Scope and Contents The Charles M. Ehresman papers document the work and professional activities of Charles M. Ehresman, designer of Purdue University's High Pressure Rocket Laboratory, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, and operations manager of Purdue's Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center (known today as Zucrow Laboratories). The collection also documents the design and construction of the High Pressure Rocket Laboratory and its early administration and operations, as well as materials...
Dates: 1897 - 2011; Other: Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1997 - 2009

Edward C. Elliott papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 50
Scope and Contents The Edward C. Elliott Papers (1890-1975; 22.8 Cubic ft.) document the life and career of educator and former Purdue University President Edward Elliott. The majority of the papers date from 1940 to 1960. The papers reflect the original order as they were received from Elliott and his family, and therefore have not been divided into series or subject areas. The Elliott Papers document Elliott's education and career, particularly his tenure as President of Purdue University (1922-1945),...
Dates: 1890-1975; Majority of material found within 1940-1960; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1959

Emersonian Literary Society records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 142
Abstract

The collection includes records books documenting the activities of the society, membership, and finances, as well as event programs and tickets, correspondence, and a society diploma.

Dates: 1887 - 1924

F. L. Howard Collection on Steam Locomotives

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: 0000flh1
Scope and Contents

The F. H. Howard Collection on Steam Locomotives was compiled by Frederick Howard and contains photographs, articles, and correspondence regarding the history of steam locomotives.

Dates: ca. 1930s-2004; Other: Date acquired: 07/04/2007

Phoebe Farris papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 471
Abstract

This collection contains materials that document the career of Phoebe Farris. It covers her publications, as well as her contributions to art shows and exhibitions.

Dates: 1972 - 2011

Paul Fatout papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 540
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of research materials collected by author Paul Fatout for his various publications regarding Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Indiana canals, and other subjects. Types of materials include manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, fan mail, book reviews, research notes, microfilm, and subject files. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates: 1871 - 1983

Christina Faulkner collection of Purdue women materials

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 65, Placement: 02, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 275
Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of papers sent to or collected by Ruth Bender including letters from and clippings relating to Helen Schleman, Dorothy Stratton, and Beverly Stone. In addition, there are typed poems written by Goldeen Papenguth.

Dates: circa 1984-1992

Felix and Selma Stefanile papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 306
Scope and Contents The Felix and Selma Stefanile papers (1920-2009; 26.75 cubic feet) document the personal and professional lives of Felix and Selma Stefanile. The collection includes rough drafts and notes of Felix and Selma's published poems and essays. It also contains personal papers which document both of their lives in New York before they came to live in West Lafayette, Indiana. Many of the photographs are focused on Felix's childhood, early life, middle and later years. The photographs document less...
Dates: 1920-2009; Majority of material found within 1944-2000; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2010

Clint Fink papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 300
Abstract

The Clint Fink papers document Fink's life and career as a peace activist and educator. The collection includes articles and notes, correspondence, personal artifacts, photographs, and publications.

Dates: 1864 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995

Cleo Fitzsimmons papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 73
Abstract

The Cleo Fitzsimmons papers documents Fitzsimmons' career as a professor and department head in Home Management at Purdue University. Materials include correspondence, photographs, awards, publications, and faculty hood belonging to Fitzsimmons.

Dates: 1928 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970

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Purdue University. Students. Social life and customs 10
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 10
Hovde, Frederick L., 1908-1983 9
Potter, A. A. (Andrey Abraham), 1882- 8
Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Women 8
Cook, Barbara I. (Barbara Ivy), 1929-2013 7
Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 7
Stone, M. Beverley (Marguerite Beverley), 1916-2003 7
Purdue University--History 6
Purdue University--Presidents 6
Purdue University. School of Aeronautics and Astronautics 6
Purdue University. School of Agriculture 6
Stone, Winthrop Ellsworth, 1862-1921 6
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller, 1878-1972 5
Mortar Board (Society). Barbara Cook Chapter 5
Purdue University. Agricultural Extension Service 5
Schleman, Helen B. (Helen Blanche), 1902-1992 5
McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949 4
Purdue University. College of Agriculture 4
Purdue University. College of Engineering 4
Smart, James H. (James Henry), 1841-1900 4
Stratton, Dorothy C. (Dorothy Constance), 1899-2006 4
United States. Department of the Navy 4
Zissis, Cecilia, 1919-2000 4
Acacia Fraternity 3
Ade, George, 1866-1944 3
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity 3
Cernan, Eugene 3
Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.) 3
Gilbreth, Frank B. (Frank Bunker), 1868-1924 3
Goss, W. F. M. (William Freeman Myrick), 1859-1928 3
Hepburn, William Murray, 1874- 3
Krannert School of Management 3
National Association of Women Deans, Administrators & Counselors 3
Nelson, Betty M., 1935- 3
Owen, Richard, 1810-1890 3
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity 3
Purdue Alumni Association 3
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)--History 3
Purdue University--Buildings 3
Purdue University. Airport 3
Purdue University. Army ROTC 3
Purdue University. Dean of Students. 3
Purdue University. Libraries 3
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Purdue University. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program 3
Purdue, John, 1802-1876 3
Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950 3
Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957 3
Ross, David, 1871-1943 3
Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- 3
Sigma Chi Fraternity 3
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 3
United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps 3
United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve 3
United States. Navy 3
A. A. Potter Engineering Center (West Lafayette, Ind.) 2
Aerojet-General Corporation 2
Alpha Chi Rho 2
Alpha Tau Omega 2
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 2
Big Ten Conference (U.S.) 2
Bloodgood, Donald A. (Donald Austin), 1928-2014 2
Brown, Ralph O., 1911-2000 2
Chi Omega Fraternity 2
Delta Chi Fraternity 2
Delta Delta Delta 2
Delta Phi Mu 2
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity 2
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 2
Delta Upsilon Fraternity 2
Delta Zeta Sorority 2
FarmHouse Fraternity 2
Fyfe, Mary Endres, 1914-2005 2
Geddes, L. A. (Leslie Alexander), 1921- 2
Head Start Program (U.S.) 2
Highlander Research and Education Center (Knoxville, Tenn.) 2
Huxley, Aldous 2
Indiana. National Guard. Artillery, Battery B 2
Interfraternity Council (Purdue University) 2
Johnston, Paul, 1899- 2
Kappa Kappa Gamma 2
Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Chi Chapter (Purdue University) 2
Kolar, Andrew K., 1914-1991 2
Lambda Chi Alpha 2
Langley Research Center 2
Lotsof, Howard Stephen 2
Major, Charles, 1856-1913 2
Metzner, Ralph 2
Mississippi Action for Progress 2
Moriarty, John Helenbeck, 1903-1971 2
O'Hara, Mary, 1952- 2
Owen, Robert Dale, 1801-1877 2
Panhellenic Association (Purdue University) 2
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