Purdue Archives and Special Collections broadside collection, 1892-2009 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Purdue Archives and Special Collections broadside collection, 1892-2009

Primary Creator: Purdue University. Archives and Special Collections

Extent: 3.0 Linear feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged by size of item and then chronologically.

Subjects: Purdue Boilermakers (Football team), Purdue University--History, Purdue University. Libraries

Forms of Material: Broadsides (notices)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This is an artifical collection created by the staff of the Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections. The broadsides and posters included in this collection document events that have taken place on the West Lafayette campus over the years.

Subject/Index Terms

Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)
Purdue University--History
Purdue University. Libraries

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 flat boxes, 2 flat file drawers

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Physical Access Note: Some broadsides are in fragile condition and will need to be handled very carefully.

Acquisition Method: Collection created by donations from staff, patrons, and alumni.

Preferred Citation: MSR 5, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections broadside collection, Purdue University Libraries

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Small Broadsides, 2004-2009, undated],
[Box 2: Medium Broadsides, 1892-2006],
[Flat file drawer 11: Large Broadsides, 1920-1969],
[Flat file drawer 12: Large Broadsides, 1990-2009],
[All]

Box 1: Small Broadsides, 2004-2009, undated

Item 1: Celebration week Purdue University, 2004: 1 copy
Item 2: First Man, 26 Oct. 2005: 3 copies
Item 3: Being Black on a Predominantly White Campus, 17 Apr. 2006: 1 copy
Item 4: Folger Shakespeare Library, 1 Jul. 2006: 1 copy
Item 5: You asked We Listened! Purdue Libraries, 7 Aug. 2006: 1 copy
Item 6: Distinguished Lecture Series – Amy Tan, 19 Oct. 2006: 1 copy
Item 7: Distinguished Lecture Series – Amy Tan (Signed), 19 Oct. 2006: 1 copy
Item 8: Name the Libraries’ Coffee Shop Contest, 28 Sept. 2006: 2 copies
Item 9: Distinguished Lecture Series – Ishmael Beah, 12 Sept. 2007: 1 copy
Item 10: Distinguished Lecture Series – Michael Beschloss, 1 Oct. 2008: 1 copy
Item 11: NCAA Final Four Detroit, 2009: 1 copy
Item 12: Purdue University Libraries, undated: 1 copy
Item 13: All That is Best On Earth, undated: 1 copy
Item 14: Purdue Circus, 12 May 1920
Item 15: Sporting News in the Chicago Record-Herald Purdue University 1905 Football Squad photo, 1905

Box 2: Medium Broadsides, 1892-2006

Item 1: Championship Game! Football!, 29 Oct. 1892: 1 copy
Item 2: Call Number Locations, 1960s: 1 copy
Item 3: Library Directory Memorial Center, 1960s: 3 copies
Item 4: Tomorrow’s Milestones are in CA… Today!, ca. 1980: 1 copy
Item 5: Purdue University west Lafayette Campus Map, 1980s: 1 copy
Item 6: S.A.E. – Waku Yokoh (artist) [Images of Amelia Earhart, Space shuttle, bi-plane, jet airplane, etc.], 1980s: 1 copy
Item 7: Sentimental Journey, 21-23 Apr. 1995: 1 copy
Item 8: A Source of Strength – Helping Here, Helping Now, 1996-1997: 1 copy
Item 9: A Purdue Tradition – Helping Here, Helping Now, 1997-1998: 1 copy
Item 10: A Founding Principle- Helping Here, Helping Now, 1998-1999: 1 copy
Item 11: A Tradition of Giving- Helping Here, Helping Now, 1999-2000: 1 copy
Item 12: A Legacy of Caring, 2000: 1 copy
Item 13: Sharing Hope, Providing Help, 2001: 1 copy
Item 14: Soaring to New Heights, 2002: 1 copy
Item 15: Now More Than Ever…, 2003: 1 copy
Item 16: Magic of the Heart, 2004: 1 copy
Item 17: Touching the Past, 10 Jan. 2005: 2 copies
Item 18: Every Gift Counts, Counting on every Boilermaker, 2005: 1 copy
Item 19: The Home of Everyday Heroes, 2006: 1 copy
Item 20: Purdue Memorial Union--Unchanged traditionally, yet traditionally changing, circa 1974
Item 21: Freshmen You White Livered Hogs, 12 May 1920
Item 22: Toiling Toward Light Class Day Literary Exercises, circa 1900s
Item 23: Para… An Allegory, circa 1900s
Item 24: Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine 25th Anniversary, 1984
Item 25: "Warranty Deed" facsimile with explanation, 1965
Item 26: "Warranty Deed" facsimile signed by John Purdue, 1965
Item 27: "Warranty Deed" facsimile with explanation, 1965
Item 28: "Warranty Deed" facsimile signed by John Purdue, 1965

Flat file drawer 11: Large Broadsides, 1920-1969

Item 1: Organization and Activities of the Department of Physical Education, Sept. 1922: 1 copy
Item 2: Purdue University Football Ross-Ade Stadium, 4 Oct. 1930: 1 copy
Item 3: Plant Food in Maize from One Acre at Five Periods of Growth, ca. 1930s: 1 copy
Item 4: Progress convocation, 21 Sept. 1961: 1 copy

Flat file drawer 12: Large Broadsides, 1990-2009

Item 1: Our Place in Space, Oct. 1999: 3 copies
Item 2: A Century of Flight, 2003: 2 copies
Item 3: Homecoming 2004: Purdue vs. Wisconsin, 2004: 1 copy
Item 4: Homecoming 2005: Purdue vs. Northwestern, 15 Oct. 2005: 1 copy
Item 5: Krannert Starting QBs: Game Managers, 2008: 1 copy