Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Conference records | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

1.  Miscellaneous Papers, 1990-1999 (3 cubic feet).  The series documents organization, correspondence, and publicity regarding the GLHRC. Much of the correspondence is addressed to Rabbi Gedalyah Engel, former director of the Hillel Foundation at Purdue. The series also includes news clippings featuring stories about then-current events topics relevant to the social justice focus of the conference, such as the North Newton School controversy, the Crawfordsville KKK rally, and the conflict in Bosnia. A notable set of items includes correspondence with Senator Richard Lugar and a letter to President Bill Clinton regarding the conflict in Bosnia. Materials in the series are arranged chronologically with original order maintained.

2.  Audiovisual Media, 1989-2003 (2 cubic feet)

This series documents lectures and discussions that occurred during the GLHRC. Some of the series also includes documentaries from various organizations about topics relevant to the GLHRC. It includes one audio cassette tape from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Materials in the series are arranged chronologically.

3. Posters and other Oversized Materials, 1982-2011 (1.3 cubic feet)

The series documents themes, dates, programs, and publicity for multiple GLHRCs. It includes large, medium and small posters, some which are folded and sealed. Also includes signed and sealed copies of West Lafayette and Lafayette Mayors Proclamations for Week of Remembrance. Every year in the span is represented.