Purdue University Archives & Special Collections Artifacts collection, 1880-2008 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

By Angela Day and Elizabeth Wilkinson

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Collection Overview

Title: Purdue University Archives & Special Collections Artifacts collection, 1880-2008

Predominant Dates:1950s-1990s

Other Creators: Purdue University. Archives and Special Collections

Extent: 10.0 Cubic feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged by size and dimensions of the artifacts.

Subjects: Astronauts, Greek letter societies--Indiana--West Lafayette, Purdue Boilermakers (Basketball team), Purdue Boilermakers (Football team), Purdue University--Choirs (Music), Purdue University--Students, Purdue University. Libraries

Forms of Material: Artifacts (object genre), Clothing, Memorabilia, Souvenirs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Purdue Artifact collection (1880-2000, 8 cubic feet) documents different historical aspects of Purdue University. Each artifact has been given a unique number and then organized by size, and sometimes format, in boxes. The items are of various sizes in various formats, but all have a Purdue connection. Some examples are a salt and pepper shaker set, handkerchief, window decals, and silver tea spoons.

This is an active collection and will be frequently added to on an ongoing basis

Subject/Index Terms

Astronauts
Greek letter societies--Indiana--West Lafayette
Purdue Boilermakers (Basketball team)
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)
Purdue University--Choirs (Music)
Purdue University--Students
Purdue University. Libraries

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: (22 boxes)

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions: Gloves may need to be worn when handling some of the artifacts.

Acquisition Method: Multiple donors and purchases.

Preferred Citation: MSR 4, Purdue Artifact Collection, Karnes Research Center, Purdue University Libraries

Processing Information: All materials have been housed in inert polyester sleeves, acid-free tissue, and acid-free boxes as needed

Other URL: http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/fa/pdf/ascartifact.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Artifacts, 1920s-2007],
[Box 2: Artifacts, 1890-1960s],
[Box 3: Artifacts, 1900-2007],
[Box 4: Artifacts, circa 1970s-2006],
[Box 5: Artifacts, 2007, undated],
[Box 6: Artifacts, 1963, undated],
[Box 7: Artifacts, undated],
[Box 8: Artifacts, undated],
[Box 9: Artifacts, undated],
[Box 10: Artifacts, 1966-2007],
[Box 11: Artifacts, 1962, undated],
[Box 12: Artifacts, 1880-1980],
[Box 13: Artifacts, 1940s-2008],
[Box 14: Artifacts, 1910s-1980s],
[Box 15: Artifacts, 1900-1951],
[Box 16: Artifacts],
[Box 17: Artifacts, circa 1958-1970],
[Box 18: Artifacts, 1950s-1970s],
[Box 19: Artifacts, 1940s-1970s],
[Box 20: Artifacts, circa 1984],
[Box 21: Artifacts, 1950s-1980s],
[Box 22: Artifacts, 1970s],
[Box 23: Artifacts, 1966],
[on shelf 1],
[All]

Box 18: Artifacts, 1950s-1970s

Item 1: ART 80, undated

Cloth felt hat, gold with black "P" on front, small bill size medium. (diameter 9")

Item 2: ART 38, Metal bookends with Purdue seal in center, 1950s-1970s

Two metal bookends with Purdue seal in center. Gold looking dimpled metal bookends in the shape of silos with a raised Purdue University seal in the center. 1950s-1970s (5 ½ x 5 x 3 ½"). Purchased from eBay, March 2008

Item 3: ART 147, Drinking glass, circa 1957

Clear drinking glass with an image of Purdue Pete and the text “Silver Anniversary, Purdue 1932-1957, BOILERMAKERS.” (5” x 2 ¾ x 2 ¾”) Purchased from eBay May 2008.

Item 4: Art 158, Annie Doll, circa 1977

Fabric Annie doll with an attached Sandy dog in its original box. Made by Knickerbocker Toy Co. (9 x 5 x 2”).