Artifacts (Object genre)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Generally, objects or other things made or modified by humans, typically manually portable products of human workmanship, such as tools, utensils, objects for personal adornment, or art, as distinguished from natural remains. In archaeology, an artifact is an object made by a human culture and later recovered by an archaeological endeavor. In the context of museum objects, use "cultural artifact." In the context of technical and medical research, for a spurious result that is a product or effect resulting from the experimental technique or procedure itself, use "experimental artifact."
Found in 136 Collections and/or Records:
Avanelle "Nell" Kirksey papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 502
Abstract
The collection documents the life and career of Dr. Avanelle Kirksey, a prominent researcher and educator in the area of maternal and infant nutrition. Materials include papers, publications, correspondence, clippings, photographs, artifacts, etc.
Dates:
1943 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995
Lafayette Kiwanis Club records, addition 09
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2023-111
Dates:
1926 - 2022
Lawrence R. Poel Collection of Purdue Mugs
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: poel00
Scope and Contents
Includes two Purdue tankard-style white mugs dated 1955 and 1956, previously belonging to Lawrence Poel.
Dates:
1955-1956; Other: Majority of material found in 1955-1956; Other: Date acquired: 03/01/2009
David C. Leestma papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 193
Scope and Contents
The David C. Leestma papers document his personal experience as an astronaut during the early years of the Space Shuttle program and as a NASA manager and director. Included are papers related to the three missions for which he served as a mission specialist; STS-41-G, STS-28, and STS-45. Leestma later served as manager and director at the Johnson Space Center's Astronaut Office, Flight Crew Operations Directorate, Advanced Planning Office and for initiatives such as the Space...
Dates:
1969 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1998
LGBTQ Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 162
Abstract
Clippings, brochures, correspondence documenting activities and events organized, sponsored, and attended by the LGBTQ Center and the LGBTQ community.
Dates:
1973 - 2018; Majority of material found within 2012 - 2016
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
Joan L. Marshall papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 534
Scope and Contents
The Joan L. Marshall papers document Dr. Marshall's career at Purdue University as an Assistant Professor of Education and Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The collection includes both physical and electronic materials. Physical materials include letters related to Marshall's fellowship in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation's (CIC) Academic Leadership Program and her Title IX Service award, an academic paper by Marshall entitled "Mentoring in Academia: Gender...
Dates:
1985 - 2012
Mary E. Wien trophy
Unprocessed Material — Box 1 trophy, bubblewrapped
Identifier: 20130108.1
Dates:
1934
Robert Lee Matthews collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 167
Scope and Contents
The Robert Lee Matthews collection documents Matthews' time as a student at Coyne Trade and Engineer School and at Purdue and his alumni relations with Purdue. The collection includes personal records and artifacts, correspondence, and photographs.
Dates:
1909 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1953
Earl G. Maxwell collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 169
Scope and Contents
Photographs, programs, a certificate and artifacts from Maxwell's years as a Purdue student.
Dates:
1907 - 1928
Jill P. May papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents
The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the School of Education and Curriculum, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members that highlight her...
Dates:
1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
Military Career, 1917 - 1972
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a...
Dates:
1917 - 1972
Sammie Morris Reamer Club artifacts
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSR 7
Scope and Contents
The Sammie Morris Reamer Club artifacts consist of a Purdue Reamer paddle, marked "Sammie Morris honorary, Fall 2008" and one wooden "R" signed by Reamer Club members and marked "Morris honorary, 08" that were given to Sammie Morris as a token of the club's appreciation for her assistance.
Dates:
2008
Murphy Family papers
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSA 273
Scope and Contents
The Murphy Family Papers (1916-1929, 1999; 0.5 cubic ft.) document the student life and activities of Rosemary Murphy and Mary Marguerite Murphy during their school days at Purdue University. Subject areas include women's sports at Purdue University (basketball, soccer, track), the Purdue "We Girls Rifle Team," physical education for women students at Purdue, and the various fraternities, sororities, honors and athletic societies to which the Murphy women belonged. The bulk of the papers...
Dates:
1916-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1925-1929; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/2007
Panhellenic Association records, addition 01
Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20200113
Dates:
1985
Horace W. Payne collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 186
Scope and Contents
Photograph, Delta Upsilon Fraternity receipt, Delta Upsilon Fraternity paddle, freshman belt buckle, and items from memorial service, belonging to Horace W. Payne.
Dates:
1939 - 1943
Pilot Records and Anniversary Flights, 1918 - 1995
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes pilot licenses, records, and information on anniversary flights Cornish partook in yearly to commemorate his first flight. Materials include photographs, clippings, correspondence, artifacts, and documents. Artifacts include two pilot goggles, a pair of pilot gloves, and a pilot's cap autographed by family, friends, and colleagues of Cornish's. Of note are two pilot logs Cornish used while learning to fly during World War I and up until his last flight a few weeks...
Dates:
1918 - 1995
Samuel N. Postlethwait papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 516
Abstract
Articles, artifacts, audio cassette, historical documents, instruction system design handbooks, manuals, papers, photographs, publications, teaching aids and devices, and teaching methods handbooks, which document the pioneering audio tutorial system of instruction of Professor Samuel N. Postlethwait during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1965 - 1981
Andrey A. Potter papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 527
Scope and Contents
The Andrey A. Potter papers document the career, education, and personal life of nationally renowned engineer and educator Andrey Potter (A.A. Potter). Types of materials in the collection include articles; speeches; surveys; research and lecture notes; certificates, diplomas, and awards; photographs; correspondence; printed material; scrapbooks; medals; ephemera; artifacts; books and manuscripts; obituaries; greeting cards; reports; letterhead; newspaper clippings; and meeting minutes. The...
Dates:
1893 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1930-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1979
Clifford Blake Powers papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 80
Scope and Contents
The Clifford Blake Powers papers primarily document Powers' career with Essex Corporation and CST, Incorporated, in association with NASA. The papers also include various NASA-related publications, promotional material and memorabilia collected by Powers.
The papers contain a varied assortment of artifacts, papers and publications related to Powers' employment at Essex Corporation, where he was the project manager (publications) for the First United States Microgravity Laboratory mission...
Dates:
1962 - 2003; Other: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2002
Rose Bowl ticket envelope signed by Purdue astronauts
Collection — Box Communal Collections 73, Placement: 1
Identifier: MSP 249
Scope and Contents
One Rose Bowl ticket envelope, signed by Purdue astronauts Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Roger Chaffee, and Gus Grissom in 1967. Signatures were collected by Dean O. D. Roberts and his wife.
Dates:
1967
John Purdue artifact collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 1
Scope and Contents
The John Purdue Artifacts Collection [1814-1988; 5.2 cubic feet, 1 oversized box, 2 oversized items] consists of personal items, gifts purchased by, and items associated with John Purdue. Items of note include the death mask created by local dentist Anderson M. Moore upon the death of Purdue; a partial set of wedding china purchased by Purdue for his business partner Lazarus M. Brown; a flag used by the Purdue Rifles, a Civil War militia that Purdue founded; and personal items owned by John...
Dates:
1814 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1922
Purdue Pete Centennial artifact
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 37
Identifier: 20190807
Dates:
1969
Purdue Pete memento
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 68
Identifier: 2024-021