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George Ade papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 4

Scope and Contents The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts. Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore...

Dates: 1878 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1943

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 254

Scope and Contents

Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.

Dates: circa 1890-1905

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 82

Scope and Contents The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by...

Dates: 1847-1949; Majority of material found within 1890-1924; Event: Date acquired: 11/30/1926

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MSP 216

Abstract

Letters, invitations, programs, rosters, printed ephemera, and clippings documenting the early years of the Purdue Club of Chicago.

Dates: 1885 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1919

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ross-Ade Stadium records

Collection — Box: Communal Collections 60, Placement: 01

Identifier: UA 112

Scope and Contents

The Ross-Ade Stadium Records contains two information pamphlets about Ross-Ade Stadium and the Ross-Ade Foundation, one from 1924 and one from 1925. They list members of the Ross-Ade Foundation as well as provide information about the recreational field and stadium.

Dates: 1924 - 1925

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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George Ade papers

Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade

Purdue University Harlequin Club collection

Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers

Purdue Club of Chicago scrapbook

Ross-Ade Stadium records

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