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Photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to still images produced from radiation-sensitive materials (sensitive to light, electron beams, or nuclear radiation), generally by means of the chemical action of light on a sensitive film, paper, glass, or metal. Photographs may be positive or negative, opaque or transparent. May include photographs made by digital means.

Found in 206 Collections and/or Records:

Maurice Zucrow papers, addition 04

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2025-061
Dates: 1963-1975
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Jill P. May papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555
Scope and Contents The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Education, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members...
Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Ernest McCormick papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 508
Scope and Contents The Ernest J. McCormick papers document the professional and personal life of Ernest McCormick. The majority of the collection covers his professional career, including the records of professional associations that Ernest belonged to; work he completed for the United Stated military, committees and panels to which he was appointed, Purdue University, and his own company PAQ Services, Inc.; and publications written or collected by Ernest on the subject of human factors engineering,...
Dates: 1870 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1989
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Gregory E. McEneny papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 32
Scope and Contents

The Gregory E. McEneny papers include a photograph of McEneny with the Doebling family on his 101st birthday, a certificate from Purdue University Musical Organizations, a certificate from the State of Ohio noting McEneny's registration as a Professional Engineer, two plaques from Purdue University for McEneny's involvement in Mechanical Engineering and Tau Beta Pi, and the book "Boilermaker Basketball" by Alan Karpick.

Dates: 1948 - 2021
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marylu McEwen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 102
Scope and Contents The Marylu McEwen papers document the personal and professional life of Marylu McEwen, from her time as a student at Purdue University from 1964-1968 through her long career in higher education. A large portion of the collection depicts her relationships with the Deans of Women and Deans of Students at Purdue University from her time as a student in the 1960s into adulthood and retirement. Types of materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, speeches, and articles. Also...
Dates: 1964 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Marylu McEwen Sculpture Dedication materials honoring Betty Nelson, Sandra Monroe, and Linda Ewing

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSK 3
Abstract

These sculpture dedication materials capture information on how the sculpture came to be, why it exists, and whom it honors.

Dates: 2013 - 2014
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Melody Makers of Indiana records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-010
Dates: 1952 - 2023
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Paulina T. Merritt papers on the Indiana Women's Suffrage Movement

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 108
Scope and Contents The Paulina T. Merritt papers on the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement document Paulina Merritt’s activities pertaining to the suffrage movement in Indiana in the late 19th century.  It includes correspondence to elected officials, among them Senator Benjamin Harrison, concerning voting rights as well as correspondence with leaders in the women’s suffrage movement including May Wright Sewall. Also included in the collection is an autobiographical sketch of Merritt, as well as some clippings...
Dates: 1860 - 1913; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1895
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Benjamin F. Miessner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 2
Scope and Contents The Benjamin F. Miessner papers document the working career and interests of the American inventor. It includes a large collection of patents awarded to Miessner or assigned to his company, Miessner Inventions, Inc., as well as various North American and European patents researched by Miessner; lab notebooks, blueprints, sketches, graphs, photographs, and other items documenting the experiments conducted by Miessner and his employees; correspondence between Miessner and various individuals...
Dates: 1862 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1965
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Military Career, 1917 - 1972

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 2
Scope and Contents This series includes documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and artifacts related to Clarence Frank Cornish's time served in World War One, his work with the Army Reserves, service with the Army Air Forces for World War Two, and his retirement. Of note are letters Cornish wrote home while at camp during World War One depicting his first flight, growing interest in flying, and mention of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, in addition to artifacts such as military pins and a...
Dates: 1917 - 1972
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers

Robert A. Moller scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 329
Scope and Contents The Robert A. Moller scrapbook documents the student and military life of Purdue Chemical Engineering student Robert Moller. Most content is related to Moller’s personal acquaintances, though the scrapbook includes several photographs of Purdue campus and scenes around the Greater Lafayette area. Because Moller withdrew from Purdue during his second year (February 1920), materials cover mostly first-year student experiences. The scrapbook includes clippings (information artifacts),...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1920
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

David Moses Collection of Purdue University Libraries, Audio Visual Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials relating to the Purdue Libraries Audio Visual Center. The collection documents the founding and development of the Audio Visual Center during Lloyd. D. Miller and David F. Moses’ tenures as Assistant Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Types of materials include annual reports, administrative documents, policies and procedures, correspondence, catalogs, research reports, and committee minutes. There are also several materials relating to the teaching and...
Dates: 1936 - 1985
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Frederick J. Noonan and Mary Beatrice Noonan papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 224
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, newsclippings, and scrapbook, relating to Frederick Noonan’s career as a navigator for Pan American Airways China Clipper and as navigator for Amelia Earhart’s 1937 world flight attempt.

Dates: 1930-2008; Majority of material found within 1930-1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

John Norberg collection of Purdue University and West Lafayette Photographs

 Collection — Box 1: Series MSP 304, Series 1; Series MSP 304, Series 3; Series MSP 304, Series 4
Identifier: MSP 304
Scope and Contents

John Norberg collection of Purdue University and West Lafayette photographs contains inmages of the Purdue University campus and West Lafayette in between the years 1910-1919.

Dates: circa 1910s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Norman S. Currey papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2026-004
Dates: 1968 - 2017
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Zoe Dell Nutter papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 81
Scope and Contents

This collection contains aviation-related serial publications, copies of photographs, National Aviation Hall of Fame programs, and clippings pertaining to the life of aviatrix Zoe Dell Nutter.

Dates: 1965 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Herbert S. O'Brien papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 260
Scope and Contents

The Herbert S. O'Brien papers contain materials that were created by, received by, or that are about Herbert O'Brien. Contents include, but are not limited to, a Class of 1915 photo album, photographs of O'brien, letters, notes, newspaper clippings, and various publications.

Dates: circa 1912-1982
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Robert Pancoast and Janet Cassady collection of World War I panoramic photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 264
Scope and Contents

Two panoramic photographs of World War I maintenance training groups at Purdue, photographed by O.L. Foster. One is identified as "Training Detachment Co. A" and the other is "Training Detachment - Third Encampment, close column of companies."

Dates: October 4, 1918
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Panhellenic Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents

The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.

Dates: 1956 - 2002
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Patsy Mellott papers

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20150508.1
Dates: circa 1969 - 2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Faith Wayne Pearson papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 258
Scope and Contents This collection includes clippings and articles pertaining to Pearson’s aviation activities while at Purdue, as well as her involvement in the Purdue engineering program, with the debate team, the WBAA campus radio station, Alpha Chi Omega, her acquaintanceship with Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, and her employment in the campus bookstore. The collection also includes photographs of Pearson's aviation activities, in addition to one photograph of Pearson, circa 1995, a speech she composed detailing...
Dates: 1940-2000; Majority of material found in ca. 1940s
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Personal and Professional Documents, 1967 - 2009, bulk: 1998 - 2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 320, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, and other personal documents of Byrkett's. Digital files include documents with the topics of muscular dystrophy, disability awareness, advocacy, Race for the Cure, and newsletters for the Governor Planning Council (GPC) for Peoeple with Disabilities and Indiana Association of People Supporting Employment (IN-APSE).

Dates: 1967 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Sharon Byrkett papers

Personal Files, 1908 - 1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes photographs, clippings, documents, and papers related to Cornish's early life and work outside of aviation. Of note are autobiographies Cornish wrote about various events in his life, his collection of first day covers and aviation stamps, and documents on his early work with radios.

Dates: 1908 - 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers

Personal Life, 1942 - 2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 1
Scope and Contents

This series includes items related to May's early life and personal activities such as scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, family documents, DVDs, and film reels. Digital files include a photo reel from May's mother's funeral.

Dates: 1942 - 2018
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Photograph from Amelia Earhart's 1937 World Flight, Karachi, India

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 46, Folder: 1
Identifier: 20200903
Dates: June 16, 1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections