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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:

Armour engineer, Vol. XXIV

 Digital Image
Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer24armo

Armour engineer, Vol. XXV

 Digital Image
Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer25armo

Armour engineer, Vol. XXVI

 Digital Image
Identifier: https://archive.org/details/armourengineer26armo

Armour Engineering Journal, 1903

 Collection
Identifier: 002.06.05
Description of the Collection

Bound copy of the "Armour Engineering Journal, published by the Technical Socety at Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, January 1903. Vol. 1, No. 1."

Dates: 1903

Armour Facilities collection, 1938

 Collection
Identifier: 002.01.02
Description of the Collection

Materials related to the physical facilities at the Armour Institute of Technology. Current contains: Parking Survey Report by the Senior Civil Engineering Class in City and Highway Planning

Dates: 1938

Armour Institute Administration and Illinois Institute of Technology Incorporation collection, 1919-1972

 Collection
Identifier: 002.01.12
Description of the Collection

The bulk of the collection consisits of materials, many mimeographic and photostatic copies, related to the founding of Armour Institute and IIT.

Dates: 1919-1972; Majority of material found within 1919-1940

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 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 diploma, 1907

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.10
Description of the Collection

Diploma awarded to Charles G. Dreffein, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Armour Institute of Technology, June 13, 1907. The diploma was signed by J. Ogden Armour (President of the Board of Trustees), Fred W. Smith (Secretary of the Board of Trustees), Frank W. Gunsaulus (President of the Institute), Howard M. Raymond (Dean of the Engineering School), and Louis C. Monin (Dean of the Cultural Studies). Vellum affixed with gold leaf (?) seal.

Dates: 1907

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

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