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University Archives. Purdue University Archives

 Collecting Area
Identifier: University Archives
The University Archives preserves materials created by or related to Purdue University, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and associated organizations.

Found in 1570 Collections and/or Records:

Robert K. Schelke photographs

 Collection — Communal collections box 66, Placement: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 360
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of seven individual photo album pages (includes 54 black and white photographs) documenting student activities and campus life at Purdue during the early 1920s. The photographs were taken by Robert K. Schelke who also provides the handwritten notes on the pages. Some of the photographs show campus buildings, including a shot of the Memorial Union while under construction.

Dates: 1919 - 1923

Richard Blunk papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 66, Placement: 02, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 285
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one callout card for Purdue Musical Organizations in the format of the Glee Club Pete from 1962. The ephemera belonged to Richard Blunk who also played the trumpet in Purdue's All-American Marching Band during the semester he attended Purdue.

Dates: 1962

Fowler Hall records

 Collection — Communal collections box 54: Series UA 110, Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 110, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 2; Series UA 111, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 4, Placement: 03
Identifier: UA 118
Scope and Contents

The Fowler Hall records contain materials related to the dedication of Eliza Fowler Hall and its organ.

Dates: 1901 - 1923

Carl E. Egeler papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSA 103
Scope and Contents

Includes a publication by Egler, and two catalog records for other Egler publications.

Dates: undated

William K. Eldridge papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSA 104
Scope and Contents

Eldridge, W. K. (1914). Comparative Tests of Concrete Columns and Some Deductions Therefrom. Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 34th Annual Report. pp. 239-252. [2 copies]

"William Eldridge, First Graduate of Engineers' School at Purdue, Dies," 1928, no publication information available.

Dates: 1914 - 1928

Owen F. Evans collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSA 105
Scope and Contents

Tuition Receipt, September 14, 1898

Entrance Fee for year ending June 7, 1899 - $5.00

Incidental Fee, for term ending December 21, 1898 - $5.00

Laboratory and Library Fee, for term ending December 21, 1898 - $6.00 __________________________ Total, $16.00

Dates: 1898 - 1899

Raymond C. Ewry collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSA 106
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of biographical information on Raymond C. Ewry, a Purdue alumnus and Olympic track star.

Dates: 1897 - 1988

Percival E. Fansler papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 12
Identifier: MSA 107
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of a publication by Percival E. Fansler.

Dates: undated

Carl J. Fechheimer papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 13
Identifier: MSA 108

Carleton G. Ferris papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSA 109
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an article written by Carleton G. Ferris.

Dates: undated

John E. Fetzer papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 15
Identifier: MSA 110
Scope and Contents

"Radio and Television Historical References (A Treatise on Personal Experiences)," by John E. Fetzer, circa 1975.

Dates: circa 1975

George G. Floyd papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 16
Identifier: MSA 111
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of a publication by George G. Floyd

Dates: October 17, 1911

Tom D. P. Frazer papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 18
Identifier: MSA 112
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an article by Frazer.

Dates: undated

Lytle J. Freehafer memorial service program

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 19
Identifier: MSA 113
Scope and Contents

Program - Memorial Service for Lytle J. Freehafer, 1987.

Dates: 1987

Martin L. Fisher papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSF 131
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of three folders containing publications by Martin L. Fisher.

Dates: 1904 - 1943

John T. Fotos papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 135
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by John Fotos.

Dates: 1931

Stanton K. Galey collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 21
Identifier: MSA 115
Scope and Contents

Purdue Varsity Athletics card, signed by Stanton K. Galey.

Dates: circa 1950

John Gano Purdue University key and medallions

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 22
Identifier: MSA 116
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one chain, with a Purdue key, fraternity medallion and a third unidentifiable medallion attached, circa 1920s.

Dates: 1950s

Thomas M. Gardner papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 23
Identifier: MSA 117
Scope and Contents

Articles and a patent authored by Thomas M. Gardner, along with two land deeds.

Dates: 1838 - 1912

Arthur O. Gates papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 142
Scope and Contents

Four folders containing publications by Arthur Gates.

Dates: 1896 - 1921

Robert M. Gates collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 25
Identifier: MSA 119
Scope and Contents

Front cover of Purdue Alumnus, December 1943, vol. XXXI, no. 3, features Robert M. Gates receiving the coveted "M" from Admiral Howard L. Vickery, Vice Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission. Page one also features a column about Gates.

Dates: undated

Jack and Alice Rowen Easley collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 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

Clarence W. Driver collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 97
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of many newspaper clippings about the baseball team from 1907-1908, while Driver was on the team, along with his diploma and Gala Week program from 1910.

Dates: 1907 - 1910

Charles Ducas papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSA 98
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of multiple copies of an article by Charles Ducas.

Dates: undated

F. G. Ebel papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 6, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 101
Scope and Contents

Ebel, F. G. (1931). Strength Tests of Submarine Rescue Chamber, Report No. 315. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Experimental Model Basin Navy Yard.

Dates: undated