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Scope and Contents The LGBTQ Center records (1973-2018) document the history and activities of the center since its foundation in 2012. As one of six Cultural and Resource Centers at Purdue, the collection contains materials from related relevant events co-sponsored by the center or attended by staff and LGBTQ community members. Some materials prior to the foundation of the Center relating to LGBTQ-related student organizations are also included in the collection. Of particular interest might be the...

Scope and Contents The Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center records (1995-2018) document the history and activities of the center since its foundation in 2015. The collection also contains materials about events hosted by Asian and Asian American focused student organization. Of particular interest might be the Event Recap forms, as they provide an insight into various campus events (co-)hosted by AAARCC in various semesters. Another highlight of the collection is the material from the 2013...

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Diary ("Sunshine book") of Leroy C. Glass. Front cover embossed "Purdue University Chemistry Laboratory Notes," but inside contains diary entries for October 30, 1915 - June 14, 1916.

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The collection includes Goldthwaite's Purdue student notebook, inside cover signed, "John L. Goldthwaite, Purdue '18;" forty-fifth anniversary directory, Class of 1921, 1966; a photograph of Class of 1921 from 1968; and an itinerary for Gala Week from the same year.

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The papers consist of one folder which contains newspaper clippings and an autobiographical sheet about Fremont Goodwine.

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This collection consists of one folder which contains articles by James R. Griffith.

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Program from Purdue University's eighty-first commencement, Sunday, October 28, 1945.

Scope and Contents "A Mighty Oak," written by John A. Wallace who served under Lieutenant Colonel George E. Halliday during World War II, circa 2000Letter from John R. Wallace to Gregory A. Zawisza, Director of Special Projects, Purdue University, June 12, 2000.Letter from Gregory A. Zawisza, Director of Special Projects to John R. Wallace, March 29, 2000.History of the 633rd Field Artillery Battalion, March 1943 - June 1944.Letter from E. Charles McInnis...

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Papers and photographs relating to the Purdue Class of 1897.

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Bob Long (1948). Indiana's Edison: If the Mail Arrives Some Day by Television, Thank Clarence Hansell, a Local Boy Who Made Good. Indianapolis Star Magazine, February 22, 1948.

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Purdue anniversary testimonials, photographs from dedication of Hardy Lake and highway to the lake, circa 1970. Papers relating to Hardy Lake, circa 1970. Conservationist of the Year Award, undated.

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The Edward R. Harper collection contains a photograph of Edward R. Harper, a photograph of locomotive, and a set of drawing tools used by Harper while a student.

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Harvey, R.B. (1915). A Recent Buchu Adulteration. The Lilly Scientific Bulletin, Series 1, no. 6, p. 253-254.

Scope and Contents The Purdue University College of Engineering records document the historical background of the College; included are many historical documents, annual reports, pamphlets, publicity, department brochures, pamphlets, and programs, newsletters, publications, alumni information and various related material.Some items of note are key historical documents from the earliest Purdue Engineering Laboratories, such as the Locomotive and Automobile Test Laboratories. Also included is...

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The Frederick W. Greve papers include articles published by Greve, primarily about hydraulics, as well as an membership certificates from the American Society of Civil Engineering and American Society of Mechanical Engineering, both from 1943.

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The College of Agriculture, Administration of the College of Agriculture, Records (1869-2009; 124.95 cubic feet) consists of administrative books, correspondence, financial records, faculty minutes, reports, and other materials relating to the administration of Purdue University’s School of Agriculture.

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Publications, artifacts, scrapbook, and other materials documenting the life, work, and legacy of Purdue Agriculture Professor William C. Latta.

Scope and Contents The Purdue University career manuals (1970, 1972, 0.45 cubic feet) documents student resources in academic departments, administrative services, and campus organizations. The manuals place particular focus on admissions and campus living, opportunities for students within their programs, and perspectives on the skills and career possibilities for students in particular fields. Though the manuals were compiled in 1970 and 1972, publication dates of the documents themselves range from...

Scope and Contents The Meredith Hall Records contain four series regarding various information about the residence hall; History of the hall, Administrative documents, Events held at the hall, and information about Students that resided at the hall. The collection contains information about the building such as schematics and maps of the X shaped dormitory. A postcard that was sent to space on the space shuttle Discovery can be found in the collection. Information regarding the Winter Whisper, an elegant...

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The collection consists of seven folders which contain publications by James Hoffman. Most of the material appears to be the original copy, so publication information is not available for many of the articles.

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The Michael J. Golden papers contain lecture notes, course syllabi, an article written by Michael Golden, another article about him (author unknown), and two copies of An Elementary Course In Wood Turning by Golden.

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Project reports, research director’s calendars and reports, meeting minutes, and other records of the Purdue Research Foundation.

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