smyoda – More Than a Memory

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

Academics, Student Life

The Power of a Textbook to Connect Past and Present Purdue Students

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

As They Dress in India, by Allison Schwam

Student Life, Traditions

Life as an International Student at Purdue

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

A Measure of Masculinity, by Charlene Dykstra

Athletics, Masculinity, Student Life

Researching the Standards of Masculinity in the Early 1900s

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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

Academics, Creative Arts, Student Life, Traditions

The College Experience as Embodied by Purdue’s Campus

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

Acting Ladylike, by Devyn Maugel

Creative Arts, Femininity, Student Life

Lessons from Female Academics in the 1900’s

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

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

Creative Arts, Student Life

A Drawing from The 1900s

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

Ticket to Another Time, By Selena Romo

Athletics, Student Life

The Story of One of Purdue’s Greatest Tragedies

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

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

Athletics, Student Life, Traditions

Purdue Pennants Represent More than Just the University

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Suzanne Stalker feature image

What About Thousand Dollars?, by Susanne Stalker

Athletics, Student Life

The Dog Who Survived the Train Wreck

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pocket watch open 2 feature image

Rewinding Time, by Keith Heckler

Fashion, Student Life, Traditions

Unveiling the Story of a Pocket Watch

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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

Masculinity, Student Life, Traditions

Examining a Mindset of Violence and Masculinity

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

112 Years of Bad Hair Days, by Liz Walker

Fashion, Femininity, Student Life

Discovering Significance in the Ordinary

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Boy on Cow, Carlton A. Wilmore papers

Udderly Fascinating, by Catherine Ephlin

Academics, Agriculture

The Vital Role of Animals at Purdue

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