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Broadsides (notices)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Sizeable single-sheet notices or advertisements printed on one or both sides, often chiefly textual rather than pictorial, and printed to be read unfolded. For the format in which the sheet is not folded the term "broadsheet (format)" applies. For folded sheets having printed matter that generally does not cross the folds, the term "folders (printed matter)" applies.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 233
Scope and Contents

The Collection of Early Purdue University publicity materials comprises promotional pamphlets and broadsides created and distributed by Purdue University to build awareness of the university and encourage enrollment in its academic programs.  Some materials include descriptions of courses of study, tuition and student fees, and information about enrollment and registration deadlines.

Dates: 1878 - 1898
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Krannert broadsides collection

 Collection — Communal collections box 91: Series MSP 44, Series 1; Series MSA 291, Series 1; Series MSA 291, Series 2; Series MSF 508, Series 4; Series MSF 173, Series 2; Series MSF 173, Series 1; Series UA 28, Series 1; Series UA 25, Series 5; Series UA 28, Series 2; Series UA 25, Series 2, Placement: 9
Identifier: MSS 15
Scope and Contents

The Krannert broadsides collection contains printed broadsides that were once part of the Krannert Library on Business and Economics. The topics may relate to business, politics, or economics.

Dates: 1691 - 1816
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue Broadside collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSR 5
Scope and Contents

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 sporting events, author talks and lectures, buildings, prominent figures or events in Purdue's history, and other events that have taken place on the West Lafayette campus over the years.

Dates: 1892 - 2013
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 268
Scope and Contents The Lauren Roth collection of Purdue University broadsides (2009; 0.2 cubic feet) documents Purdue campus life and culture as well as marketing strategies of various campus groups, including Purdue University itself. It is predominantly composed of campus group callout broadsides, as well as broadsides advertising various events. The collection was created in HONR 199 Living History as a way to understand Purdue in the present day and curated by Lauren Roth....
Dates: 2009; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2011
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections