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]

on shelf 1

Item 1: ART 68, undated: Art piece, miniature of relief which is on the wall of the Purdue Library, artist Walter Scholer. Depicted is two (2) cattle, horse, pig, man, woman. (10.5" X 17.5" X 1")
Item 2: ART 84, circa 1910: Purdue cloth pennant, black with gold writing, circa 1910. (16" X 45")
Item 3: ART 87, Circa 1930: Purdue cloth pennant, black and gold. Gift from James White Mitchell. Circa 1930. (13" X 34")
Item 4: ART 92, undated: Metal/bronze plaque. "In memory of the Brothers of Rho Phi Kappa Sigma killed in WWII." Gift from Purdue Police Department. (12" X 18" X 0.5")
Item 5: ART 93, circa 1940s: Metal/bronze plaque. "In memory of these men of Zeta Beta Tau who died in WWII Rho Chapter." Gift from Purdue Police Department. (12" X 18" X 0.5")
Item 6: ART 95, undated: Billiard cue stick made of metal and wood (2 pieces). Inscription: "From: Willie Hoppe, To: Dr. Frederick L. Hovde" (57.5" total length)
Item 7: ART 97, 1970 Jan.: Marble and metal award. "Theodore Roosevelt Award to Frederick L. Hovde National Collegiate Athletic Association" Circa January 13, 1970. (6.5" X 11.25" X 4.75")
Item 8: ART 98, undated: Piece of wood (branch), "E.C.E." E.C. Elliott initials marked in wood. (29.25", diameter 2")
Item 9: ART 101, undated: Leather briefcase, "R.B.S." R.B. Stewart, orange in color, handle, with flap lock. (13" X 18" X 8.75")
Item 10: ART 129, circa 1936: Bas-relief of George Ade, note with piece : "This bas-relief by sculptor, C. Warner Williams, won first prize at the twelfth annual Hoosier Art Salon at the Marshal Field and Co.'s Galleries, Chicago, in January, 1936." Circa 1936. (22.5" X 17.5" X 1.5")