Armour Institute of Technology
Organization
Biography
Armour Institute existed from 1893-1939 and was renamed the Armour College of Engineering in 1940.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Armour Institute dance card booklet, 1912
Collection
Identifier: 002.04.11
Abstract
Various dances were hosted throughout the school year by the Armour Institute of Technology classes. The Freshman Prom was initiated in 1912 by the Class of 1915. A history of the class is included in 1915 edition of The Cycle (school yearbook), pages 51-52. The 1913 edition contains a recap of their Freshman year activities including the dance (page 79), a photo of the dance booklet appears on page 162.
Dates:
1912
Armour Institute film, 1936-1989
Collection
Identifier: 002.07.03
Description of the Collection
Black and white film footage of Armour Institute circa 1936-1939. Primarily shows outdoor events, such as sports and games, in connection with the fraternities' annual Circus Day and Junior Week activities. Shows trophy and banners being awarded and defeated team members being "pantsed." The film also includes some interior scenes of labs and science activities. Brief views of staff, such as President Willard Hotchkiss, Dean Henry Heald, and John Schommer, trustees, and others. Exterior...
Dates:
1936-1989; Majority of material found within 1936-1939
Armour Institute of Technology Class Photo, 1936
Collection
Identifier: 002.02.07
Description of the Collection
Composite photograph of the members of the graduating class of 1936, Armour Institute of Technology (Chicago).
Dates:
1936
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