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Cook, Barbara

Deans of Women / Deans of Students Papers

This collection documents a century of women deans at Purdue. It contains the papers of Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverly Stone and Barbara Cook.

The George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers

Inclusive dates: 1785-1948, bulk 1928-1937; 16.4 cubic ft.

This collection contains correspondence, photographs, creative writings, printed material, scrapbooks, personal belongings and ephemera relating to the life and career of aviator Amelia Earhart. The collection is stored offsite; 24 hours notice is required to access the collection.

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Amelia Earhart at Purdue University Collection (1935-1937)

Correspondence, photographs, notes, press, printed material, and ephemera relating to Earhart's activities at Purdue University, 1935-1937. Includes numerous telegrams handwritten by Earhart while at Purdue.

Amy Otis Earhart Letters to Zelda Gould

Letters from Amelia Earhart's mother, Amy Otis Earhart, to Zelda Gould. Includes several framed photographs of Amelia Earhart.

Amelia Earhart Book Collection

Over 100 books relating to Earhart, including first editions of the three books written by her and a wide selection of children's books.

Gilbreth, Lillian Moller (1878-1972)

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Library of Management

Inclusive dates: 1845-1941, bulk 1906-1924; 92.5 cubic ft.

The Gilbreth Library of Management consists of the working papers of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth which covers their research in the fields of time management and motion study. These files are typically referred to as the "N-file." Materials in the N-file include photographs, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, blueprints, newspaper clippings, reports, and research materials collected by the Gilbreths.

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The Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Papers

Inclusive dates: 1869-2000, bulk 1949-1968; 83.5 cubic ft.

The Gilbreth Papers were donated to Purdue University by the Gilbreth family following the death of Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth in 1972. The collection documents the personal and working relationship between Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, the family life of the Gilbreths, and Lillian's career following Frank's death in 1924 until her retirement in 1968. The collection includes: correspondence, manuscripts, reports, photographs, motion picture films, audio recordings, scrapbooks, awards, newspaper clippings, and artifacts.

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The Gilbreth Book Library

The Gilbreth Book Library contains the personal library of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and consists of approximately five hundred books and sixty journals. Subjects include: management, psychology, labor relations, industrial economics, education, construction, engineering, health, home economics, and photography. [Note: the library is housed at Purdue's Industrial Engineering Department located at Grissom Hall and is available by appointment only]

Johnson, Vivian A. (1912-1985)

Vivian A. Johnson Papers

Inclusive dates: 1937-1985; 1.0 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

This collection contains the reprints, scientific papers, notes, and correspondence of Purdue physicist Vivian Johnson, who researched theoretical solid state physics but also was concerned with the educational opportunities and status of women.

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Meredith, Virginia Claypool (1848-1936)

Virginia Claypool Meredith Papers

Inclusive dates: 1897-1936; 0.5 cubic ft.

Contains copies of clippings from publications such as the Purdue Alumnus, Agriculturalist, Exponent, alumni directories and various local newspapers. Also contains a clover-leaf artifact and a memorial pamphlets commemorating Meredith's life.

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Murphy, Rosemary and Mary

Murphy Family Papers

Inclusive dates: 1916-1929, 1999; 0.5 cubic ft.

The Murphy Family Papers document the student lives and activities of Rosemary Murphy and Mary Marguerite Murphy during their school days at Purdue University. Subject areas include women's sports at Purdue University (basketball, soccer, track), the Purdue "We Girls Rifle Team," physical education for women students at Purdue, and the various fraternities, sororities, honors, and athletic societies to which the Murphy women belonged. The bulk of the papers were created by Rosemary Murphy and relate to her athletic activities on campus.

Schleman, Helen Blanche (1902-1992)

Helen B. Schleman Papers

Small collection of materials containing a photo album and pamphlets.

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Deans of Women / Deans of Students Papers

This collection documents a century of women deans at Purdue. It contains the papers of Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverly Stone, and Barbara Cook.

Shoemaker, Carolyn (1868-1933)

Carolyn Shoemaker Papers

Inclusive dates: 1933; 0.5 cubic ft.

The collection includes one box of memorial pamphlets commemorating the life of former Dean of Women, Carolyn Shoemaker.

Stein, Evaleen (1863-1923)

Evaleen Stein Papers

Inclusive dates: 1905-1909; 0.5 cubic ft.

Poet Evaleen Stein was born in Lafayette, Indiana, where she lived her entire life. She is considered to be the first nature poet from Indiana. The Evaleen Stein Papers consist of two handwritten poems, one typed poem, one handwritten letter, and two envelopes.

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Stone, Beverley

Deans of Women / Deans of Students Papers

This collection documents a century of women deans at Purdue. It contains the papers of Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverly Stone, and Barbara Cook.

Stratton, Dorothy Constance (1899-2006)

Dorothy Stratton Papers

Includes papers, publications, and photographic prints.

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Deans of Women / Deans of Students Papers

This collection documents a century of women deans at Purdue. It contains the papers of Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverly Stone, and Barbara Cook.

Sunderlin, Gertrude

Inclusive dates: 1939-1954; 2 boxes

Gertrude Sunderlin was a former professor of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue. This collection contains two boxes of files of information on baked goods including papers of an academic nature and assorted recipes.

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