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Albert Berg
Albert Berg (April 16, 1864 – March 5, 1945) was the first football coach at Purdue University.
Albert Berg (April 16, 1864 – March 5, 1945) was the first football coach at Purdue University.
Albert Smith White
Albert Smith White (October 24, 1803 – September 4, 1864) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from the state of Indiana.
Albert Smith White (October 24, 1803 – September 4, 1864) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from the state of Indiana.
Allan Milner
Allan Milner (born 1 February 1896, date of death unknown) was an American Olympic fencer.
Allan Milner (born 1 February 1896, date of death unknown) was an American Olympic fencer.
Alvah Curtis Roebuck
Alvah Curtis Roebuck (January 9, 1864 – June 18, 1948) was a manager, businessman, and the founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Richard Warren Sears.
Alvah Curtis Roebuck (January 9, 1864 – June 18, 1948) was a manager, businessman, and the founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Richard Warren Sears.
Barbara Ringer
Barbara Ringer (1925–2009) was the first female Register of Copyrights in the United States Copyright Office, an important contributor to United States copyright law in the 20th century, and a k...
Barbara Ringer (1925–2009) was the first female Register of Copyrights in the United States Copyright Office, an important contributor to United States copyright law in the 20th century, and a k...
Bernard J. Liska
Bernard J. Liska (May 31, 1931-November 11, 2002) was an American food scientist who was involved in the creation of the Food Science Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Bernard J. Liska (May 31, 1931-November 11, 2002) was an American food scientist who was involved in the creation of the Food Science Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Bob Friend
Robert Bartmess Friend (born November 24, 1930) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1951–1965), joining the New Y...
Robert Bartmess Friend (born November 24, 1930) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1951–1965), joining the New Y...
Brian Lamb
Brian Patrick Lamb (born October 9, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana) is the founder and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, a television network dedicated to coverage of government proceedings and pub...
Brian Patrick Lamb (born October 9, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana) is the founder and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, a television network dedicated to coverage of government proceedings and pub...
Bruce W. Clingan
Bruce W. Clingan is a vice admiral the United States Navy who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy.
Bruce W. Clingan is a vice admiral the United States Navy who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy.
Chubby Parker
Frederick R. "Chubby" Parker was an American old-time folk musician and early radio entertainer.
Frederick R. "Chubby" Parker was an American old-time folk musician and early radio entertainer.
Chukie Nwokorie
Chijioke "Chukie" Obinna Nwokorie is a former American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman.
Chijioke "Chukie" Obinna Nwokorie is a former American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman.
Clarence Cory
Clarence Linus Cory is American engineer and educator who is known as the father of Electrical Engineering at University of California, Berkeley.Clarence Cory was born in Lafayette, Indiana to ...
Clarence Linus Cory is American engineer and educator who is known as the father of Electrical Engineering at University of California, Berkeley.Clarence Cory was born in Lafayette, Indiana to ...
Claudia Lee
Claudia Lee (born June 20, 1996) is an American actress, singer and songwriter best known for her recurring role as “Bridget” on the situation comedy Zeke and Luther, which airs on the Disne...
Claudia Lee (born June 20, 1996) is an American actress, singer and songwriter best known for her recurring role as “Bridget” on the situation comedy Zeke and Luther, which airs on the Disne...
Clem Crowe
Clem F. Crowe (October 18, 1903 – April 13, 1983) was an American football and basketball player and coach.
Clem F. Crowe (October 18, 1903 – April 13, 1983) was an American football and basketball player and coach.
Dan Muller (basketball)
Dan Muller is an American college basketball coach, currently the men's basketball head coach at Illinois State University.
Dan Muller is an American college basketball coach, currently the men's basketball head coach at Illinois State University.
Darnell Wilson (middleweight boxer)
Darnell Wilson (born 1966-06-23 in Lafayette, IN) is a former American boxer.
Darnell Wilson (born 1966-06-23 in Lafayette, IN) is a former American boxer.
David W. Evans
David Walter Evans (born August 17, 1946) is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.
David Walter Evans (born August 17, 1946) is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Dustin Keller
Dustin Kendall Keller (born September 25, 1984) is an American football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Dustin Kendall Keller (born September 25, 1984) is an American football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Embeth Davidtz
Embeth Jean Davidtz (born August 11, 1965) is an American-born actress who spent much of her early life in South Africa.
Embeth Jean Davidtz (born August 11, 1965) is an American-born actress who spent much of her early life in South Africa.
Eric Bruntlett
Eric Kevin Bruntlett is a former Major League Baseball player most notable for his years as a reserve infielder on the Philadelphia Phillies.
Eric Kevin Bruntlett is a former Major League Baseball player most notable for his years as a reserve infielder on the Philadelphia Phillies.
Frank Posegate
Frances Marion Posegate, American Civil War soldier, journalist, and mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri, 1882-1884.
Frances Marion Posegate, American Civil War soldier, journalist, and mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri, 1882-1884.
George R. Durgan
George Richard Durgan (January 20, 1872 – January 13, 1942) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
George Richard Durgan (January 20, 1872 – January 13, 1942) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
George Souders
George Souders (September 11, 1900 - July 28, 1976) won the 1927 Indianapolis 500.
George Souders (September 11, 1900 - July 28, 1976) won the 1927 Indianapolis 500.
George Winter (artist)
George Winter (June 10, 1809 - February 1, 1876) was an English-born American artist who was noted for his portraits of Native Americans and other figures of the American frontier.
George Winter (June 10, 1809 - February 1, 1876) was an English-born American artist who was noted for his portraits of Native Americans and other figures of the American frontier.
Izzy Stradlin
Jeffrey Dean Isbell (born April 8, 1962), known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter.
Jeffrey Dean Isbell (born April 8, 1962), known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter.
Jack P. Greene
Jack P. Greene was born in 1931 in Lafayette, Indiana, and received his PhD from Duke University in 1956.
Jack P. Greene was born in 1931 in Lafayette, Indiana, and received his PhD from Duke University in 1956.
James L. Mohler
James Larue Mohler is a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University, where he received his B.S. in Technical Graphics, M.S. in Industrial Technology and Ph.D...
James Larue Mohler is a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University, where he received his B.S. in Technical Graphics, M.S. in Industrial Technology and Ph.D...
Janet Lee
Janet Lee (李慧芝, born 22 October 1976 in Lafayette, Indiana) is a Taiwanese-American retired professional tennis player.
Janet Lee (李慧芝, born 22 October 1976 in Lafayette, Indiana) is a Taiwanese-American retired professional tennis player.
John Carberry
John Joseph Cardinal Carberry was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
John Joseph Cardinal Carberry was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
John D. Axtell
John David Axtell was an American chemist, Lynn Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, member of the National Academy of Sciences.
John David Axtell was an American chemist, Lynn Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, member of the National Academy of Sciences.
John Korty
John Korty is an American film director and animator, best known for the television film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and the documentary Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They ...
John Korty is an American film director and animator, best known for the television film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and the documentary Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They ...
John Purdue
John Purdue (October 31, 1802 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania – September 12, 1876) was a famous industrialist based in Lafayette, Indiana and the primary original benefactor of Purdue University.
John Purdue (October 31, 1802 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania – September 12, 1876) was a famous industrialist based in Lafayette, Indiana and the primary original benefactor of Purdue University.
Julia Scheeres
Julia Scheeres (pronounced "shears"), is a journalist, nonfiction author and novelist.
Julia Scheeres (pronounced "shears"), is a journalist, nonfiction author and novelist.
Louise Fazenda
Louise Fazenda was an American film actress, appearing chiefly in silent comedy films.
Louise Fazenda was an American film actress, appearing chiefly in silent comedy films.
Otto Frederick Hunziker
Otto Frederick Hunziker (25 December 1873 – 16 November 1959) was a pioneer in the American and international dairy industry, as both an educator and a technical innovator.
Otto Frederick Hunziker (25 December 1873 – 16 November 1959) was a pioneer in the American and international dairy industry, as both an educator and a technical innovator.
Pete Halsmer
Pete Halsmer (born March 3, 1944 in Lafayette, Indiana), is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series.
Pete Halsmer (born March 3, 1944 in Lafayette, Indiana), is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series.
Peter A. Carruthers
Peter Carruthers was an American physicist best known for leading the theoretical division of Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1973 until 1980.
Peter Carruthers was an American physicist best known for leading the theoretical division of Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1973 until 1980.
Philip E. Nelson
Philip E. Nelson (born 1934) is an American food scientist who is best known for his work in bulk aseptic processing and packaging of food and the use of chlorine dioxide gas and hydrogen peroxi...
Philip E. Nelson (born 1934) is an American food scientist who is best known for his work in bulk aseptic processing and packaging of food and the use of chlorine dioxide gas and hydrogen peroxi...
Randall T. Shepard
Randall Terry Shepard is the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Randall Terry Shepard is the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Richard Atha
Richard E. "Dick" Atha is a retired American basketball player.
Richard E. "Dick" Atha is a retired American basketball player.
Robert Keith (actor)
Robert Keith (February 10, 1898 – December 22, 1966) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in several dozen films, mostly in the 1950s as a character actor.
Robert Keith (February 10, 1898 – December 22, 1966) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in several dozen films, mostly in the 1950s as a character actor.
Robert X Browning
Robert X Browning is a professor at Purdue University and head of the C-SPAN Archives in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Robert X Browning is a professor at Purdue University and head of the C-SPAN Archives in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Ron Alting
Ron Alting is a member of the Indiana State Senate
Representing the 22nd district, serving Tippecanoe County.
Ron Alting is a member of the Indiana State Senate
Representing the 22nd district, serving Tippecanoe County.
Ronnie Alting
Ronald J. Alting (born in Lafayette, Indiana) is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 22nd district.
Ronald J. Alting (born in Lafayette, Indiana) is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 22nd district.
Sheila Klinker
Sheila Klinker is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 27th District since 1982.
Sheila Klinker is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 27th District since 1982.
Tammy Lynn Michaels
Tammy Lynn Michaels (born Tammy Lynn Doring on November 26, 1974 in Lafayette, Indiana), also known by the surname Etheridge after marrying Melissa Etheridge, is an American actress.
Tammy Lynn Michaels (born Tammy Lynn Doring on November 26, 1974 in Lafayette, Indiana), also known by the surname Etheridge after marrying Melissa Etheridge, is an American actress.
Thomas E. McCall
Thomas Edward McCall was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle of Monte Cassino in ...
Thomas Edward McCall was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle of Monte Cassino in ...
W. Axl Rose
W. Axl Rose (born William Bruce Rose; February 6, 1962) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
W. Axl Rose (born William Bruce Rose; February 6, 1962) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
Z.D. Smith
Matthew James Andrew Smith, whose screen name is Z.D. Smith, is an American actor and producer primarily working in Midwest based independent film productions.
Matthew James Andrew Smith, whose screen name is Z.D. Smith, is an American actor and producer primarily working in Midwest based independent film productions.