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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 1569 Collections and/or Records:

Glenn James papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSF 192
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two copies of Glenn James' dissertation.

Dates: 1917
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Aaron G. Johnson papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 197
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by Aaron Johnson.

Dates: 1911
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Walter J. Jones papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 198
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains an article by Walter Jones.

Dates: 1894
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

H. L. Watson papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 40, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 409
Scope and Contents

Notes on Mechanism

Dates: 1914
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Eldon K. Jerome papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 196
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by Eldon Jerome.

Dates: 1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jules Janick papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 191
Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of one article by Jules Janick.

Dates: 1979
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lowell B. Jackson papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 06
Identifier: MSF 193
Scope and Contents

The collection contains one folder with a publication by Lowell Jackson.

Dates: 1963
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Alpha Pierce Jamison papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 07
Identifier: MSF 194
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a textbook by Alpha Jamison.

Dates: 1903
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Francis M. Webster papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 40, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 410
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of fFour folders containing publications by Francis M. Webster.

Dates: 1880 - 1903
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Kenneth M. Weinland papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 40, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSF 411
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and publications by Kenneth M. Weinland.

Dates: 1967 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

A. L. Westcott papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 40, Placement: 11
Identifier: MSF 412
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder which contains a bulletin by A. L. Westcott.

Dates: 1913
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harold M. Jacklin papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 25, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 189
Scope and Contents

Papers of Harold Jacklin, Purdue faculty member. The papers primarily consist of research papers by Jacklin or collected by him, on automotive vehicles, motors, and engines. Includes papers from Purdue University Automotive Service Conferences as well as information on the Jacklin High Speed Indicator. Please see PDF Finding Aid for collection inventory.

Dates: 1928 - 1932
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Arthur Avery papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 03, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 517
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of black-and-white photos and photo proof sheets of Dr. Avery with kitchen equipment as well as a biographical essay about his tenure at Purdue and in the food industry.

Dates: 1989
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Virginia Nilles collection of Home Economics papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 07, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 278
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a collection of recipes produced by the School of Home Economics in 1932. The recipes are compiled under various categories, e.g., "Recipes for Inexpensive Dishes" and "Menus for St. Valentine's Day."

Dates: circa 1932
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Tom Allen Comedy of the Dead script

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 08, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 279
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the script is for "The Comedy of the Dead" (La Comedia de los Muertos), written by José Cid Pérez and transcribed into English by John P. Dyson.  There is an inscription inside the front cover from Perez to Professor Robert Lowe.

Dates: 1967
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

1998 Alamo Bowl collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 280
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, tickets, brochures and ephemera relating to the 1998 Alamo Bowl.

Dates: 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Honorary Doctorates records

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 12, Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 169
Scope and Contents

The records are a compilation of all individuals that received honorary doctorates from Purdue between 1888 and 2013. The list contains the date and discipline the degrees which were awarded. Famous honorary doctorates include Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Mitch Daniels, A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., and Darlene Clark Hine.

Dates: 1888 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

College of Science Awards Programs records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 170
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of various Awards programs from 2010. The programs include the faculty and staff awards program, student honors, and distinguished science alumni. Types of materials include: brochures, flyers, DVD.

Dates: 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

1909 Gala Week booklet

 Collection — Communal collections box 65, Placement: 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 281
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one green leather-bound Gala Week booklet from 1909.

Dates: 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Woodrow Wilson letters

 Collection — Communal collections box 73, Placement: 3
Identifier: UA 49.1
Scope and Contents

Two letters from U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to Purdue President Winthrop Stone, 1899-1900.

Dates: 1899-1900
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Benjamin Harrison letters

 Collection — Communal collections box 73, Placement: 2
Identifier: UA 48.1
Scope and Contents

Two letters from Benjamin Harrison to Purdue President James Smart, 1896

Dates: 1896
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Harry F. Fore papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 133
Scope and Contents

One folder containing a publication by Harry Fore.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

George K. Foresman papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSF 134
Scope and Contents

One folder containing an article by George K. Foresman.

Dates: 1917
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Max W. Gardner papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 09
Identifier: MSF 140
Scope and Contents

Two folders containing articles by Max Gardner.

Dates: 1919 - 1925
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Winder E. Goldsborough papers

 Collection — Communal collections box 22, Placement: 14
Identifier: MSF 146
Scope and Contents

Three folders containing articles by Winder Goldsborough, a professor of electrical engineering at Purdue University. The papers include correspondence between Goldsborough and Purdue President Stone as well as a letter to C. R. Dooley.

Dates: 1895 - 1907
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections