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Photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to still images produced from radiation-sensitive materials (sensitive to light, electron beams, or nuclear radiation), generally by means of the chemical action of light on a sensitive film, paper, glass, or metal. Photographs may be positive or negative, opaque or transparent. May include photographs made by digital means.

Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:

Zoe Dell Nutter papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 81
Scope and Contents

This collection contains aviation-related serial publications, copies of photographs, National Aviation Hall of Fame programs, and clippings pertaining to the life of aviatrix Zoe Dell Nutter.

Dates: 1965 - 2010

Herbert S. O'Brien papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 260
Scope and Contents

The Herbert S. O'Brien papers contain materials that were created by, received by, or that are about Herbert O'Brien. Contents include, but are not limited to, a Class of 1915 photo album, photographs of O'brien, letters, notes, newspaper clippings, and various publications.

Dates: circa 1912-1982

Robert Pancoast and Janet Cassady collection of World War I panoramic photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 264
Scope and Contents

Two panoramic photographs of World War I maintenance training groups at Purdue, photographed by O.L. Foster. One is identified as "Training Detachment Co. A" and the other is "Training Detachment - Third Encampment, close column of companies."

Dates: October 4, 1918

Panhellenic Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents

The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.

Dates: 1956 - 2002

Patsy Mellott papers

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20150508.1
Dates: circa 1969 - 2009

Faith Wayne Pearson papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 258
Scope and Contents This collection includes clippings and articles pertaining to Pearson’s aviation activities while at Purdue, as well as her involvement in the Purdue engineering program, with the debate team, the WBAA campus radio station, Alpha Chi Omega, her acquaintanceship with Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, and her employment in the campus bookstore. The collection also includes photographs of Pearson's aviation activities, in addition to one photograph of Pearson, circa 1995, a speech she composed detailing...
Dates: 1940-2000; Majority of material found in ca. 1940s

Personal and Professional Documents, 1967 - 2009, bulk: 1998 - 2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, and other personal documents of Byrkett's. Digital files include documents with the topics of muscular dystrophy, disability awareness, advocacy, Race for the Cure, and newsletters for the Governor Planning Council (GPC) for Peoeple with Disabilities and Indiana Association of People Supporting Employment (IN-APSE).

Dates: 1967 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2009

Personal Files, 1908 - 1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes photographs, clippings, documents, and papers related to Cornish's early life and work outside of aviation. Of note are autobiographies Cornish wrote about various events in his life, his collection of first day covers and aviation stamps, and documents on his early work with radios.

Dates: 1908 - 1996

Personal Life, 1942 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes items related to May's early life and personal activities such as scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, family documents, DVDs, and film reels.

Dates: 1942 - 2018

Photograph from Amelia Earhart's 1937 World Flight, Karachi, India

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 46, Folder: 1
Identifier: 20200903

Photographs, 1940s - 2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 5
Scope and Contents

This series includes photographs of Jill May, members of her family, colleagues, and other photographs received by May during her career. Additional family photographs can be found in the digital files.

Dates: 1940s - 2011

Phyllis Holt Steinmetz collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-098

Pilot Records and Anniversary Flights, 1918 - 1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Sub-Series 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

Pilots, 1930 - 1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 4, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes clippings and photographs of prominent pilots in Indiana in the early 20th century such as Art Smith, Roscoe Turner, Paul Baer, and the Foellinger family.

Dates: 1930 - 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

Purdue Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps, (AFROTC) collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-143

Purdue Alumni Association records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190522.2

Purdue Building Images collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 149
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Building Images collection contains photographs and artistic renditions of several Purdue campus buildings. There are also several slides contained within the collection featuring several campus buildings and locals.

Dates: 1913 - 1997

Purdue Circus photographs

 Collection — Communal collections box 47: Series Box 1; Series MSA 18, Series 5; Series Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series UA 111, Series 5; Series MSF 508, Series 1; Series MSF 508, Series 2; Series UA 182, Series 3; Series UA 176, Series 1; Series MSA 18, Series 6, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSP 226
Scope and Contents The Purdue Circus photographs (May 5, 1916) documents the 1916 Purdue Circus festivities. Though circus-related events ran throughout the day and into the evening, the sixteen (16) photographs included on the two scrapbook pages in this collection -- taken by Purdue Pharmacy student Merritt Tam -- only document the parade through downtown Lafayette on the morning of May 5, 1916. The photographs depict mostly clowns and student groups, both walking and riding in floats or carriages. Also...
Dates: May 5, 1916

Purdue Convocations Educational Travel Program records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160901.3

Purdue Farm Buildings postcard

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-098

Purdue Foundation Student Board records

 Collection — Digital folder UA00204 Purdue Foundation Student Board records: Series UA 204, Series 1; Series UA 204, Series 2; Series UA 204, Series 3; Series UA 204, Series 4
Identifier: UA 204
Scope and Contents The Purdue Foundation Student Board (PFSB) records document the activities of the PFSB. It consists primarily of administrative records generated by the organization and its various committees. It includes but is not limited to meeting minutes and agendas; PFSB constitutions and mission statements; schedules of events; planning documents for philanthropic initiatives; social media posts; and recruitment and outreach endeavors.Also included are digital photographs and videos taken...
Dates: 2004 - 2024; Majority of material found within 2014 - 2024

Purdue Grand Prix Foundation records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-083

Purdue student photographs

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-081

Purdue University administrative scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 183
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University administrative scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, administrative records and forms, photographs, maps, and advertisements for events at Purdue. Newspaper articles cover a wide range of topics about Purdue, including students, faculty, events, sports, conferences, research, funding, and campus buildings.

Dates: 1875 - 1975