Neal A Harmeyer
Assistant Dean, Archives and Special Collections and Head, Virginia Kelly Karnes Research Center and Clinical Associate Professor
Archives & Special CollectionsFaculty Rank: Clinical Associate Professor
ILS/AD 13200 Introduction to Museums and Archives
ILS 33200 Internship in Archives and Special Collections
ILS 24900 Collection Management (2027)
Master of Library Science, Archives and Records Management Specialization, Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in History, Purdue University
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (Neil A. Armstrong papers Project Team) (2026)
Purdue University Bravo+ Award (2024)
Purdue University LGBTQ Center Award for Outstanding Campus Partner (Archives and Special Collections) (2022)
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (Archives and Special Collections) (2019)
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (ArchivesSpace Implementation) (2018)
Joseph M. Dagnese Memorial Award for Excellence in Service to the Libraries, Purdue University Libraries, (2017)
Bravo Award (significant contribution to the University’s or Libraries’ mission or goals), Purdue University Libraries (2015)
Society of Indiana Archivists (2010 - present)
Midwest Archives Conference (2017 - present)
Whitford, Fred, Harmeyer, Neal, Hawkins, Stephen, and Ess, Daniel. Horsepower in Early American Agriculture. [working title; book manuscript in progress]
Harmeyer, Neal. “More Than a Memory: Introducing Undergraduate Students to Research and Writing Through Archival Objects.” Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, Volume 5, Number 4 (2022): 36–36.
Grimm, Tracy, and Harmeyer, Neal. “On-the-Job Information Literacy: A Case Study of Student Employees at Purdue University Archives and Special Collections.” In Learning Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Students in Information Literacy through Co-Curricular Activities, edited by Silvia Vong and Manda Vrkljan, 75-88. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2020.
Whitford, Fred, and Harmeyer, Neal. Memories of Life on the Farm: Through the Lens of Pioneer Photographer J. C. Allen. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2019.
Hovde, David M., Harmeyer, Adriana, Harmeyer, Neal, and Morris, Sammie L. Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2019.
Whitford, Fred, Harmeyer, Neal, and Hovde, David M. Enriching the Hoosier Farm Family: A Photo History of Indiana’s Early County Extension Agents. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2016.
Kim, Eugenia, Harmeyer, Neal, Jones, Tanisha, and Brandt, D. Scott. “The Universal Translator: The Role of the Liaison Coordinator in Digital Humanities and How to Become One.” In Body, Mind, Artifact: Reimagining Collections: Performing Arts Resources, no. 32 [30th Congress: New York, 11-13 June 2014], edited by Tiffany Nixon and Nicole Leclercq. New York, NY: Theatre Library Association, 2016.
Dearborn, Carly C., Barton, Amy J., and Harmeyer, Neal A. “The Purdue University Research Repository: HUBzero customization for dataset publication and digital preservation.” OCLC Systems & Services, Vol. 30 Issue: 1 (2014): 15-27.
Curated Exhibitions
Physical Exhibitions
Curator, Building Purdue: 150 Years of the West Lafayette Campus. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, August-December 2018.
Co-Curator, Agriculture at the State Bicentennial: Purdue’s Contributions to Indiana and Its People. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, June-December 2016.
Co-Curator, Crossroads of America: Indiana Transportation in the Early Twentieth Century. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, January-March 2014.
Co-Curator, Jerry L. Ross: An Astronaut’s Journey. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, January-February 2013.
Curator, That Words Are Dreams: An Exhibit Honoring Felix Stefanile. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, April-May 2012.
Digital Exhibitions and Initiatives
Project Lead. Historical newspapers. A research portal of digitized Purdue-created newspapers, journals, newsletters, and other publications. Includes issues of The Purdue Exponent, Purdue Alumnus, Purdue Engineer, and many more titles. New publications and additional issues continue to be added.
Project Lead. COVID Stories. Funded through the Provost’s Office, a project to seek community documentation regarding personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Lead. Purdue Campus Facilities and Buildings Historic Database. A resource documenting the spatial history of the Purdue West Lafayette Campus through its first 150 years and beyond; additions to the site are ongoing as needed.
Project Lead. Oral Histories. A portal to discover, experience, and research the contributions of hundreds of Purdue University community members through their own words.
Project Lead. Advancing the Construction Industry through Innovation: A Part of the Charles Pankow Legacy Project.
Co-Curator. Curiosity + Collaboration = Choreographic Expression: A History of Concert Dance at Purdue University 1931-2011.
Co-Curator. Jerry L. Ross: An Astronaut’s Journey.
Co-Curator. …Or the Fire Next Time: African American history at Purdue University.
Co-Curator. Purdue University Historical Timeline.
Harmeyer, Neal, Kellams, Dina, Marks, Alexis, Rhoda, Peter, and Warner, Kristina. “Cultivating Connections: Sustainable Support for Archival Futures.” Presented at Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio, 2026.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Spaces as Primary Sources: Archival Literacy on Campus.” Presented at Purdue University President’s Council Back to Class, September 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal, Johnson, Daniel, and Krayer, Larissa. “Networking for Digital Archivists.” Forum Facilitator at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Spaces as Primary Sources: Archival Literacy on Campus.” Presented as part of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies and Purdue For Life Foundation Learning Live with Libraries Lecture Series. Virtual, April 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal, Mellon, Mary, and Whitson, Kristen. “Networking for Digital Archivists.” Forum Facilitator at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2023.
Harmeyer, Neal, Anderson-Zorn, April, et. al. “Keeping Everyone Working: Creating, Managing, and Assessing Remote Projects.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2021.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Purdue Facilities and Buildings Historic Database.” Presented at Purdue 2018 GIS Day Conference, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2018.
Brancato, Jennifer, Harmeyer, Neal, Koenig, Tyson, Martin, Greer, and Nannenga, Brittan. “Systems in Transition: Navigating the Way to ArchivesSpace.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2018.
Harmeyer, Neal, Schwier, Carrie, et al. “Cross-Disciplinary Instruction: Course Engagement Beyond the History Major.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, 2017.
Childs-Helton, Sally, Harmeyer, Neal, Pieczko, Brandon, and Stankrauff, Alison. “The History Major and Beyond: Cross-Disciplinary Instruction.” Presented at the Society of Indiana Archivists Annual Conference, Muncie, Indiana, 2017.
Grimm, Tracy, Harmeyer, Neal, and Haslem, Lauren. “The Archive as a Collaborative Research and Digital Publication Laboratory.” Presented at the Bucknell University Digital Scholarship Conference, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 2016.
Dearborn, Carly, and Harmeyer, Neal. “Give Us Your Stuff! Streamlining University Records Transfers.” Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations. Paper 99. Presented at the Purdue University Libraries One Book Higher, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2016. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/99.
Kim, Eugenia, Harmeyer, Neal, Jones, Tanisha, and Brandt, D. Scott. “The Universal Translator: The Role of the Liaison Coordinator in Digital Humanities and How to Become One.” Presented at the Theatre Library Association and International Society of Libraries and Museums of Performing Arts Annual Conference, New York, New York, 2014.
Barton, Amy, Dearborn, Carly, and Harmeyer, Neal. “The Purdue University Research Repository: HUBzero customization for dataset publication and digital preservation.” Presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2013.
Hatfield, Amy, Harmeyer, Neal, Kroll, Matthew, and Beatty, Brandon. “ISO:16363 & OAI-PMH: Research Data Management in the HUBzero Environment.” Presented at the HUBbub 2012 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2012. https://hubzero.org/resources/797.
University Minor Development
Museums and Archives Studies Minor, co-developed and co-administered between Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (School of Information Studies) and Purdue University Galleries (College of Liberal Arts).
Grants Awarded
PI, Purdue Research Foundation Armstrong Evaluation Committee. “Enhancing Access to Armstrong: Phase Three.” Award to digitize and upload bulk of the Neil A. Armstrong papers for research and scholarly use. Total: $1,881,279. Co-PIs Jo Otremba, Ben Parnin, and Cliff Harrison, May 2026-2030.
Co-PI, Council for Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Recordings at Risk. “Efficiency in industry, the workplace, and the home: Preserving the films and audio recordings of time and motion study pioneers Frank and Lillian Gilbreth.” Award to digitize, describe, and make accessible research recordings for preservation and scholarly use. Total $26,142. PI Katey Watson and co-PI Ben Parnin, September 2024-February 2026.
Co-PI, Purdue Research Foundation Armstrong Evaluation Committee. “Enhancing Access to Armstrong: Phase Two.” Award to digitize and upload audio-visual and speeches within the Neil A. Armstrong papers for research and scholarly use. Total: $659,489. PI Tracy Grimm and co-PI Cliff Harrison, January 2023-December 2025.
Co-PI, Purdue University Provost’s Office Instructional Equipment Program. “Active Learning Instruction Technology Implementation to Support Learning in Swaim Instruction Center.” Awarded funding to replace outdated equipment to enable more active learning pedagogy and directly impact undergraduate research instruction. Total $52,852. PI Sammie Morris and co-PI Tracy Grimm, December 2017.
Additional Past Courses Taught
ILS 59000, Archival Theory and Practice, Spring 2024 (co-instructor of record)
HONR 49500, Archives and Literature Lab, Fall 2023 (co-instructor of record)
HIST 49500, Material Culture, Spring 2023 (embedded co-instructor)
HONR 19903, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Writing; Spring 2016 (embedded co-instructor)
HONR 199003, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Writing; Fall 2013 (embedded co-instructor)
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Faculty Rank: Clinical Associate Professor
ILS/AD 13200 Introduction to Museums and Archives
ILS 33200 Internship in Archives and Special Collections
ILS 24900 Collection Management (2027)
Master of Library Science, Archives and Records Management Specialization, Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in History, Purdue University
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (Neil A. Armstrong papers Project Team) (2026)
Purdue University Bravo+ Award (2024)
Purdue University LGBTQ Center Award for Outstanding Campus Partner (Archives and Special Collections) (2022)
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (Archives and Special Collections) (2019)
Purdue University Libraries Dean’s Team Award (ArchivesSpace Implementation) (2018)
Joseph M. Dagnese Memorial Award for Excellence in Service to the Libraries, Purdue University Libraries, (2017)
Bravo Award (significant contribution to the University’s or Libraries’ mission or goals), Purdue University Libraries (2015)
Society of Indiana Archivists (2010 - present)
Midwest Archives Conference (2017 - present)
PUBLICATIONS
Whitford, Fred, Harmeyer, Neal, Hawkins, Stephen, and Ess, Daniel. Horsepower in Early American Agriculture. [working title; book manuscript in progress]
Harmeyer, Neal. “More Than a Memory: Introducing Undergraduate Students to Research and Writing Through Archival Objects.” Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, Volume 5, Number 4 (2022): 36–36.
Grimm, Tracy, and Harmeyer, Neal. “On-the-Job Information Literacy: A Case Study of Student Employees at Purdue University Archives and Special Collections.” In Learning Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Students in Information Literacy through Co-Curricular Activities, edited by Silvia Vong and Manda Vrkljan, 75-88. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2020.
Whitford, Fred, and Harmeyer, Neal. Memories of Life on the Farm: Through the Lens of Pioneer Photographer J. C. Allen. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2019.
Hovde, David M., Harmeyer, Adriana, Harmeyer, Neal, and Morris, Sammie L. Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2019.
Whitford, Fred, Harmeyer, Neal, and Hovde, David M. Enriching the Hoosier Farm Family: A Photo History of Indiana’s Early County Extension Agents. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2016.
Kim, Eugenia, Harmeyer, Neal, Jones, Tanisha, and Brandt, D. Scott. “The Universal Translator: The Role of the Liaison Coordinator in Digital Humanities and How to Become One.” In Body, Mind, Artifact: Reimagining Collections: Performing Arts Resources, no. 32 [30th Congress: New York, 11-13 June 2014], edited by Tiffany Nixon and Nicole Leclercq. New York, NY: Theatre Library Association, 2016.
Dearborn, Carly C., Barton, Amy J., and Harmeyer, Neal A. “The Purdue University Research Repository: HUBzero customization for dataset publication and digital preservation.” OCLC Systems & Services, Vol. 30 Issue: 1 (2014): 15-27.
Curated Exhibitions
Physical Exhibitions
Curator, Building Purdue: 150 Years of the West Lafayette Campus. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, August-December 2018.
Co-Curator, Agriculture at the State Bicentennial: Purdue’s Contributions to Indiana and Its People. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, June-December 2016.
Co-Curator, Crossroads of America: Indiana Transportation in the Early Twentieth Century. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, January-March 2014.
Co-Curator, Jerry L. Ross: An Astronaut’s Journey. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, January-February 2013.
Curator, That Words Are Dreams: An Exhibit Honoring Felix Stefanile. Exhibited at Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Purdue University, April-May 2012.
Digital Exhibitions and Initiatives
Project Lead. Historical newspapers. A research portal of digitized Purdue-created newspapers, journals, newsletters, and other publications. Includes issues of The Purdue Exponent, Purdue Alumnus, Purdue Engineer, and many more titles. New publications and additional issues continue to be added.
Project Lead. COVID Stories. Funded through the Provost’s Office, a project to seek community documentation regarding personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Lead. Purdue Campus Facilities and Buildings Historic Database. A resource documenting the spatial history of the Purdue West Lafayette Campus through its first 150 years and beyond; additions to the site are ongoing as needed.
Project Lead. Oral Histories. A portal to discover, experience, and research the contributions of hundreds of Purdue University community members through their own words.
Project Lead. Advancing the Construction Industry through Innovation: A Part of the Charles Pankow Legacy Project.
Co-Curator. Curiosity + Collaboration = Choreographic Expression: A History of Concert Dance at Purdue University 1931-2011.
Co-Curator. Jerry L. Ross: An Astronaut’s Journey.
Co-Curator. …Or the Fire Next Time: African American history at Purdue University.
Co-Curator. Purdue University Historical Timeline.
PRESENTATIONS
Harmeyer, Neal, Kellams, Dina, Marks, Alexis, Rhoda, Peter, and Warner, Kristina. “Cultivating Connections: Sustainable Support for Archival Futures.” Presented at Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio, 2026.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Spaces as Primary Sources: Archival Literacy on Campus.” Presented at Purdue University President’s Council Back to Class, September 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal, Johnson, Daniel, and Krayer, Larissa. “Networking for Digital Archivists.” Forum Facilitator at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Spaces as Primary Sources: Archival Literacy on Campus.” Presented as part of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies and Purdue For Life Foundation Learning Live with Libraries Lecture Series. Virtual, April 2024.
Harmeyer, Neal, Mellon, Mary, and Whitson, Kristen. “Networking for Digital Archivists.” Forum Facilitator at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2023.
Harmeyer, Neal, Anderson-Zorn, April, et. al. “Keeping Everyone Working: Creating, Managing, and Assessing Remote Projects.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2021.
Harmeyer, Neal. “Purdue Facilities and Buildings Historic Database.” Presented at Purdue 2018 GIS Day Conference, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2018.
Brancato, Jennifer, Harmeyer, Neal, Koenig, Tyson, Martin, Greer, and Nannenga, Brittan. “Systems in Transition: Navigating the Way to ArchivesSpace.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2018.
Harmeyer, Neal, Schwier, Carrie, et al. “Cross-Disciplinary Instruction: Course Engagement Beyond the History Major.” Presented at the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, 2017.
Childs-Helton, Sally, Harmeyer, Neal, Pieczko, Brandon, and Stankrauff, Alison. “The History Major and Beyond: Cross-Disciplinary Instruction.” Presented at the Society of Indiana Archivists Annual Conference, Muncie, Indiana, 2017.
Grimm, Tracy, Harmeyer, Neal, and Haslem, Lauren. “The Archive as a Collaborative Research and Digital Publication Laboratory.” Presented at the Bucknell University Digital Scholarship Conference, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 2016.
Dearborn, Carly, and Harmeyer, Neal. “Give Us Your Stuff! Streamlining University Records Transfers.” Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations. Paper 99. Presented at the Purdue University Libraries One Book Higher, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2016. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/99.
Kim, Eugenia, Harmeyer, Neal, Jones, Tanisha, and Brandt, D. Scott. “The Universal Translator: The Role of the Liaison Coordinator in Digital Humanities and How to Become One.” Presented at the Theatre Library Association and International Society of Libraries and Museums of Performing Arts Annual Conference, New York, New York, 2014.
Barton, Amy, Dearborn, Carly, and Harmeyer, Neal. “The Purdue University Research Repository: HUBzero customization for dataset publication and digital preservation.” Presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2013.
Hatfield, Amy, Harmeyer, Neal, Kroll, Matthew, and Beatty, Brandon. “ISO:16363 & OAI-PMH: Research Data Management in the HUBzero Environment.” Presented at the HUBbub 2012 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2012. https://hubzero.org/resources/797.
OTHER INFORMATION
University Minor Development
Museums and Archives Studies Minor, co-developed and co-administered between Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (School of Information Studies) and Purdue University Galleries (College of Liberal Arts).
Grants Awarded
PI, Purdue Research Foundation Armstrong Evaluation Committee. “Enhancing Access to Armstrong: Phase Three.” Award to digitize and upload bulk of the Neil A. Armstrong papers for research and scholarly use. Total: $1,881,279. Co-PIs Jo Otremba, Ben Parnin, and Cliff Harrison, May 2026-2030.
Co-PI, Council for Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Recordings at Risk. “Efficiency in industry, the workplace, and the home: Preserving the films and audio recordings of time and motion study pioneers Frank and Lillian Gilbreth.” Award to digitize, describe, and make accessible research recordings for preservation and scholarly use. Total $26,142. PI Katey Watson and co-PI Ben Parnin, September 2024-February 2026.
Co-PI, Purdue Research Foundation Armstrong Evaluation Committee. “Enhancing Access to Armstrong: Phase Two.” Award to digitize and upload audio-visual and speeches within the Neil A. Armstrong papers for research and scholarly use. Total: $659,489. PI Tracy Grimm and co-PI Cliff Harrison, January 2023-December 2025.
Co-PI, Purdue University Provost’s Office Instructional Equipment Program. “Active Learning Instruction Technology Implementation to Support Learning in Swaim Instruction Center.” Awarded funding to replace outdated equipment to enable more active learning pedagogy and directly impact undergraduate research instruction. Total $52,852. PI Sammie Morris and co-PI Tracy Grimm, December 2017.
Additional Past Courses Taught
ILS 59000, Archival Theory and Practice, Spring 2024 (co-instructor of record)
HONR 49500, Archives and Literature Lab, Fall 2023 (co-instructor of record)
HIST 49500, Material Culture, Spring 2023 (embedded co-instructor)
HONR 19903, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Writing; Spring 2016 (embedded co-instructor)
HONR 199003, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Writing; Fall 2013 (embedded co-instructor)