The Archives

I find this project to be rather interesting, but difficult.  I look forward to searching through the archives.  As far as my topic goes, I haven't found one that stands out to me.  They all sound interesting, but I'll know when I that one that stands out to me.  I'm leaning towards a topic that pertains to Purdue's history.  There's a lot on campus that I can write about.  I think the dedication of buildings, fountains, and/or monuments is very interesting.  Like seriously, what did people have to do to get a building named after them.  That is awesome.  I don't have to have a building named after me, I'll settle for a statue.  I would like to know what they contributed to Purdue that they received great recognition.  A  prime example would be the recreation center,"The Dova."  Was he that great of a president that he gets a brand new building?  What will Mitch Daniels get, a city? 

Another idea that I've came across would have to be the Purdue wreck of 1903.  I have a lot questions for what lead up to this event.  How does the Purdue and IU rivalry affect what going on a train?  Was this event an accident?  I would to know how other colleges helped in the effort of pulling Purdue back together.  I would also like to know who helped Purdue during this tragic time.  I have a lot of options and little time to choose one.  Overall this will be a research that will help me understand this great university.