Purdue University was created as part of the Morrill Act and is the land-grant institution of higher learning in the state of Indiana.
Abstract This collection contains materials that document the life of Cecil George Cooley, in the 1920s. It consists of a 1921 Gala Week booklet, an award for "Scholarship And Athletic Prowess" in the form of a paperweight and a commemorative wooden plaque signifying a fraternity letter.
Scope and Contents The Collection of Early Purdue University Publicity materials (1870-1898; .25 cubic feet) 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.