More Than a Memory – Purdue Students Exploring Our History Through Objects

Treatise on Hydraulics textbook used by Purdue students studying Mechanics in the early 20th century. Textbook available within Purdue Archives and Special Collections, call number 627 M55t8.

Knowledge Doesn’t Die, by Connor Vickers

"As they dress in India." Photo from MSA 293, the Carlton A. Wilmore papers.

As They Dress in India, by Allison Schwam

Charlene. Unidentified Purdue football player. From MSA 293, the Carlton A. Wilmore papers.

A Measure of Masculinity, by Charlene Dykstra

The Campus of Purdue University: Student Life in the Details, by Kayla Miller

The Campus of Purdue University: Student Life in the Details, by Kayla Miller

Members of the 1903-04 Philalethean Literary Society. From the 1904 Debris Student Yearbook.

Acting Ladylike, by Devyn Maugel

Purdue’s Place in the Belle Époque, by Justin Couetil

Purdue’s Place in the Belle Époque, by Justin Couetil

Cleaning up after the Purdue Train Wreck. From MSP 43, Purdue Photographs Collection.

Ticket to Another Time, By Selena Romo

Purdue University Pennants, circa 1903. From MSA 293, The Charles A. Wilmore papers.

Purdue’s Got Spirit…How ‘Bout You, By Kynnedy Kelly

Suzanne Stalker feature image

What About Thousand Dollars?, by Susanne Stalker

pocket watch open 2 feature image

Rewinding Time, by Keith Heckler

1913 Purdue Tank Scrap padlock and chain. From MSP 151, Purdue Customs and Traditions collection. Photo taken by Michael Kinasiewicz.

Shackled to Tradition, by Michael Kinasiewicz

Hair pins, circa early 1900s. From the Winthrop E. Stone papers.

112 Years of Bad Hair Days, by Liz Walker

Boy on Cow, Carlton A. Wilmore papers

Udderly Fascinating, by Catherine Ephlin

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