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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:

Photographs, 1940s - 2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 555, Series 5
Scope and Contents

This series includes photographs of Jill May, members of her family, colleagues, and other photographs received by May during her career. Additional family and conference photographs can be found in the digital files.

Dates: 1940s - 2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Phyllis Holt Steinmetz collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-098
Dates: 1919 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Pilot Records and Anniversary Flights, 1918 - 1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 3, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents This subseries includes pilot licenses, records, and information on anniversary flights Cornish partook in yearly to commemorate his first flight. Materials include photographs, clippings, correspondence, artifacts, and documents. Artifacts include two pilot goggles, a pair of pilot gloves, and a pilot's cap autographed by family, friends, and colleagues of Cornish's. Of note are two pilot logs Cornish used while learning to fly during World War I and up until his last flight a few weeks...
Dates: 1918 - 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers / Aviation Career

Pilots, 1930 - 1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 323, Series 4, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes clippings and photographs of prominent pilots in Indiana in the early 20th century such as Art Smith, Roscoe Turner, Paul Baer, and the Foellinger family.

Dates: 1930 - 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Clarence Frank Cornish papers / Aviation History of Indiana

Samuel N. Postlethwait papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 516
Abstract

Articles, artifacts, audio cassette, historical documents, instruction system design handbooks, manuals, papers, photographs, publications, teaching aids and devices, and teaching methods handbooks, which document the pioneering audio tutorial system of instruction of Professor Samuel N. Postlethwait during the 1960s and early 1970s.

Dates: 1965 - 1981
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps, (AFROTC) collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-143
Dates: 1945 - 2002
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Alumni Association records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190522.2
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Building Images collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 149
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Building Images collection contains photographs and artistic renditions of several Purdue campus buildings. There are also several slides contained within the collection featuring several campus buildings and locals.

Dates: 1913 - 1997
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Circus photographs

 Collection — Communal collections box 47: Series Box 1; Series MSA 18, Series 5; Series Series 2; Series UA 110, Series 1; Series MSA 291, Series 1; Series MSA 291, Series 3; Series UA 111, Series 5; Series MSF 508, Series 3; Series UA 182, Series 3; Series UA 176, Series 1; Series MSA 18, Series 6; Series MSF 508, Series 2, Placement: 17
Identifier: MSP 226
Scope and Contents The Purdue Circus photographs (May 5, 1916) documents the 1916 Purdue Circus festivities. Though circus-related events ran throughout the day and into the evening, the sixteen (16) photographs included on the two scrapbook pages in this collection -- taken by Purdue Pharmacy student Merritt Tam -- only document the parade through downtown Lafayette on the morning of May 5, 1916. The photographs depict mostly clowns and student groups, both walking and riding in floats or carriages. Also...
Dates: May 5, 1916
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Convocations Educational Travel Program records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160901.3
Dates: 1998 - 2003
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Farm Buildings postcard

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-098
Dates: circa 1909
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Foundation Student Board records

 Collection — Digital folder UA00204 Purdue Foundation Student Board records: Series UA 204, Series 1; Series UA 204, Series 2; Series UA 204, Series 3; Series UA 204, Series 4
Identifier: UA 204
Scope and Contents The Purdue Foundation Student Board (PFSB) records document the activities of the PFSB. It consists primarily of administrative records generated by the organization and its various committees. It includes but is not limited to meeting minutes and agendas; PFSB constitutions and mission statements; schedules of events; planning documents for philanthropic initiatives; social media posts; and recruitment and outreach endeavors.Also included are digital photographs and videos taken...
Dates: 2004 - 2024; Majority of material found within 2014 - 2024
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Grand Prix Foundation records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-083
Dates: 1950 - 2021
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Memorial Union photographs and artwork

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2026-031
Dates: 1915 - 1953
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue student photographs

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 50
Identifier: 2022-081
Dates: circa 1910
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University administrative scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 183
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University administrative scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, administrative records and forms, photographs, maps, and advertisements for events at Purdue. Newspaper articles cover a wide range of topics about Purdue, including students, faculty, events, sports, conferences, research, funding, and campus buildings.

Dates: 1875 - 1975
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Architect records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 154
Scope and Contents

The Purdue University Architect records contain images in varying media formats of Purdue University buildings and landscapes. Reports from the University Architect’s office regarding the different buildings on the West Lafayette as well as satellite campus located within the State of Indiana can also been found.

Dates: 1949 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 23

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 46
Identifier: 20210309.3
Dates: 1923
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 24

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20210323
Dates: May 10, 1918
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 26

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-131
Dates: circa 1950
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 27

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-136
Dates: November 23, 1952
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 29

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 52
Identifier: 2023-011
Dates: October 2, 1967
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 30

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 59
Identifier: 2023-079
Dates: circa 1900
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives photograph collection, addition 32

 Unprocessed Material — Folder 2024-101
Identifier: 2024-101
Dates: circa 1918
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Board of Trustees Officers photographs, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20200403
Dates: 2011 - 2019
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections