From the Archives revealed: Laying the cornerstone for Purdue Memorial Union

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On Nov. 25, 1922, David Ross, Purdue trustee and co-namesake of Ross-Ade Stadium, laid the cornerstone for Purdue Memorial Union, a structure dedicated to the memory of those who fought and died in World War I. For more about the building and its dedication ceremony, visit the Purdue Libraries blog.

The "From the Archives" photo series from Purdue Today and Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections will continue to share a glimpse at Purdue’s past throughout the spring. The series can be viewed on the Purdue Libraries blog.