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Armour Institute of Technology

 Organization

Biography

Armour Institute existed from 1893-1939 and was renamed the Armour College of Engineering in 1940.

Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:

Academic Vice President and Provost records, 1940-1978

 Collection
Identifier: 022.01.03
Description of the Collection The papers appear to be those of James J. Brophy in his role as Academic Vice President of Illinois Institute of Technology from Feb. 1967-1975, and of Sidney Guralnick in his role of the university's provost from 1975-1982. This is a drop file-type collection of materials from various sources arranged alphabetically. s with 1970s materials. The names James J. Brophy and Sidney Guralnick appear most often. Note that the following materials predate Brophy's appointment as Academic VP and...
Dates: 1940-1978; Majority of material found within 1970-1979

Alton J. Jungels papers, 1931-1932

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.05
Description of the Collection Materials collected by Alton J. Jungels (B.S. 1932) when he attended Armour Institute of Technology. Artifact collection includes class of 1932 photograph by Bloom Studio (Chicago) with head shots of all graduates, including Jungels who served as class vice-president; Pi Tau Sigma (honorary Mechanical Engineering fraternity) membership certificate (1931) issued to Jungels; Jungels' diploma (1932) signed by President Howard M. Raymond and with a gold embossed seal and black and yellow ribbon...
Dates: 1931-1932

Alton J. Jungels photographs, 1928-1932

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.06
Description of the Collection

Pages removed from photo album that contains black and white photographs. Included are images of Armour Institute of Technology Beta Psi fraternity members and activities, ca. 1928 - 1932. Also, the fraternity house at 3337 S. Michigan Ave., swimming and track. Women are included in the social event activities, and some individuals are identified. Presumable taken by fraternity member Alton A. Jungels, who created the photo album.

Dates: 1928-1932

Anita Anderson papers, 1902-1987

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.16
Description of the Collection Bulks with office files of the Metropolitan Chicago Science and Technology Librarians, previously called Science and Technology Group, of which Anita Anderson was a member. Concerns invitations and memos regarding meetings held at the various members' libraries, including one hosted by IIT at the Crerar Library (1986). Two promotional pieces (artwork "slicks" for ads, 11x14" each) featuring Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and the architecture program. Used in Chicago Tribune ad series, run Jan. -...
Dates: 1902-1987; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1987

Armour academic publications, 1920

 Collection
Identifier: 002.02.01
Description of the Collection

Academic materials published by Armour Institute Technology or faculty members. Currently contains the following item: Trigonometric Formulas by Donald Francis Campbell

Dates: 1920

Armour Engineer alumni magazine, 1909-1935

 Collection
Identifier: 002.06.01
Description of the Collection

Full run of the Armour Engineer, a serial publication for Armour Institute alumni with school, research, and engineering news. A general index for Vol. 1-20 available, as well as an electronic index for Vol. 21- 26.

Dates: 1909-1935

Armour Engineer and Alumnus alumni magazine, 1935-1940

 Collection
Identifier: 002.06.02
Description of the Collection

A full run of the alumni and newsletter published by the Armour Institute of Technology, with news about the university, research, and engineering news. An electronic index is available for this title is available.

Dates: 1935-1940

Armour engineer, Vol. 1-8 Index

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Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer18armo

Armour engineer, Vol. I

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Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer01armo

Armour engineer, Vol. II

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Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer02armo

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