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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Armour Institute class photo printing block, 1909

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.07
Description of the Collection

Photographic printing block of the Armour Institute of Technology (Chicago) class of 1909.

Dates: 1909

Armour Institute fraternity paddles, 1921

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.04
Description of the Collection

Two fraternity paddles from Armour Institute of Technology chapters of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi. One reads "EKN/E. B. Mueser" (15" x 5"). The other reads "E. B. Mueser"/Dec. 3, 1921" on one side and TBP (in reverse) on the other (15" x 5"). See attached photo.

Dates: 1921

Armour Institute fraternity pins, 1920-1922

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.03
Description of the Collection

Two pins from Armour Institute of Technology fraternities: a diamond-shaped brass (or copper) paperweight from fraternity Eta Kappa Nu reading "EKN" and "AIT 1922," 3½ x 2" x 3" h; and, a round lapel pin reading "The/Cycle/1920"in the center and "Armour Tech" around the edge; ¾" diameter, yellow with black lettering.

Dates: 1920-1922

Armour Institute music school artifact, 1895

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.05
Abstract

Armour Institute of Technology (Chicago) opened in 1892 as "Armour Institute" and incorporated on June 20, 1895 as "Armour Institute of Technology" (but still commonly referred to as Armour Institute). Music, as an academic discipline, was not taught at Armour, but did comprise an active part of the extra curricular activities of the school. Little more is known about the Armour Institute Music School as a distinct entity.

Dates: 1895

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