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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 63 Collections and/or Records:

Armour Personnel records, 1937

 Collection
Identifier: 002.01.01
Description of the Collection

Materials about Armour Institute of Technology faculty and staff. Currently contains "A Personnel and Placement Plan for Armour Institute of Technology" 1937

Dates: 1937
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour portraits, 1928-1960

 Collection
Identifier: 039.01.56
Description of the Collection

Two matted oversize portraits on board. Portrait of J. Ogden Armour is a reproduction of what appears to be a pencil drawing. Location of the original is unknown, but the image appeared in the 1928 AIT yearbook (Cycle) which was posthumously dedicated to Armour. Image is 11x17"; matted to 19x24". The second portrait is a formal photograph of an unidentified man, circa 1960's. Image is 15x19"; matted to 20x24".

Dates: 1928-1960
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Scientific Academy grade reports, 1900-1910

 Collection
Identifier: 002.03.03
Description of the Collection

Grade reports of students who attended Armour Scientific Academy from approximately 1900 to 1910. Records are arranged alphabetically by student name. These grade reports do not appear to be comprehensive.

Dates: 1900-1910
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Tech Glee and Mandolin Clubs collection, 1907

 Collection
Identifier: 002.02.03
Description of the Collection

Poster announcing a 1907 performance of the "Armour Tech Glee and Mandolin Clubs Annual Home Concert," Dec. 13, 1907. The event to be held in the Armour Mission building on the campus of Armour Institute of Technology. The poster is on board, printed in black, and includes a group photo of 29 men in formal dress.

Dates: 1907
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Technology News print collection, 1928-1940

 Collection
Identifier: 002.06.06
Scope and Contents

Serial publication titled Technology News or Tech News, a complete run from 1928-1940.

Dates: 1928 - 1940
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Barry Kostenko papers, 1934-1961

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.08
Description of the Collection Materials related to Armour Institute of Technology student Barry Michael Kostenko, primarily documenting his fraternity activity and graduation. The items include: 1934 class photo; grades transcript; diploma; commencement program; baccalaureate service program; Sphinx Roll of Honor certificate; certificate of alumnus member of Pi Delta Epsilon and related materials; photo name tag; Sigma Kappa Delta rushing program; Armour Institute of Technology directory, 1933-34; the Armour Engineer...
Dates: 1934-1961
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Building Reference files, 1896-2013

 Collection
Identifier: 037.06.01
Scope and Contents The Building Reference Files collection consists of a mix of primary and secondary source material relating to the buildings and campuses of the Illinois Institute of Technology and its predecessor institutions. These files formerly served as "drop files" where archives staff collected clippings, ephemera, and photographs related to the buildings and campus, and as a result, many of the files consist wholly of secondary material (including photocopies and clippings from university...
Dates: 1895-2013
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Charles Leonard Lynch papers, 1933-1988

 Collection
Identifier: 004.01.01
Description of the Collection The Lynch papers are arranged in four groupings. The three-ring binder includes: A photocopy of Charles Lynch's obituary from 1988 A sheet (on gold paper) announcing an "All Armour Night at the famous Joseph Urban Room of the Congress Hotel where Charles Gaylord and his New York-Hollywood orchestra is serving the tops in uptown-lowdown rhythm. Friday, May 3rd" (no year...
Dates: 1933-1988
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Civil Engineering textbook, 1940

 Collection
Identifier: 004.04.08
Description of the Collection

Textbook titled "Elementary Surveying Problems for Field and Office," presumably used in Civil Engineering classes C. E. 202 C. E. 417 taught by John C. Penn. Work is autographed by the author and contains a photograph of a student using a John S. Swift Co., Inc. planograph.

Dates: 1940
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Converging Visions: The Making of a University

 Collection
Identifier: 036.02.09
Description of the Collection

Converging Visions: The Making of a University, an institutional history of Illinois Institute of Technology, written for popular audience and promotional use. 16 pages; ca. 1990. (10 copies)

Dates: 1990
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

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