Orville Redenbacher papers, 1928-1994 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Contents: The Orville Redenbacher papers (1928-1994; 1.5 cubic feet) contain artifacts, papers, certificates, plaques, photographs, advertisements, items from Purdue University (1928, the year Redenbacher received his Bachelor of Science degree) and a 1988 honorary Doctorate from Purdue, among other items which represent aspects of Orville Redenbacher’s career. Some of the artifacts consist of an extensive bow tie and tie collection, various honorary 4-H plaques and certificates, photographs which document the first commercial Redenbacher made, desk planner diaries and appointment books with notations made by Redenbacher, and his leather briefcase. The papers are organized in one cubic foot box, one small artifact box and two oversized artifacts have been wrapped.