Rettaliata, John T., Dr.
Biography
John T. Rettaliata (1911-2009) served as Illinois Institute of Technology's second president from 1952 - June 30, 1973. His tenure at IIT began in 1945 as a professor of mechanical engineering. He held various campus positions prior to become president including director of the mechanical engineering department, dean of engineering, and vice-president for academic affairs. As president of IIT, he also served as president of Armour Research Foundation where he had previously been a consultant in the ARF mechanical engineering division. Rettaliata's presidency marked a time of continued expansion of the physical campus and IIT's building program. In addition, it was under Rettaliata that the school developed into a university as a result of administrative reorganization and expansion of the school's academic programs.
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
John T. Rettaliata position papers, 1965
John T. Rettaliata records, 1948-1972
Materials related to John T. Rettaliata during his tenure as the second president of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), 1948 - 1973. Includes a large number of press clippings, and information for several events including the the 75th convocation and alumni events, and one folder of correspondence.
John T. Rettaliata student protest photographs, 1970
Little Reb comic strip, ca. 1950
"Little Reb," story and illustrations by Irv Rebeschini and caricatures by Jim Smola, concerns Jim Gaffney, Irv Rebeschini, N. Michelic, Registrar N. Keeley, Dean of Students N. Duckins, Asst. Dean John Rettaliata, and Pres. Henry T. Heald.
Office of the General Counsel records, 1945-1989
President's Newsletters, 1944-1979
Incomplete set of the President's Newsletter, a publication sent to faculty and staff starting in 1944.
Pullman Foundation records, 1950-1962
Materials related to the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation, 1950 - 1962, and John T. Rettaliata's services as a member of the Board of Director. Names frequently appearing include Florence Lowden Miller and Dorothy Miller (Secretary). Two letters are signed by Graham R. Taylor: April 26, 1956 to Rettaliata and Oct. 25, 1957 to Mrs. C. Phillip Miller (in folder 4 or 5).
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