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024/05. Rettaliata

 Record Group Term
Identifier: 024/05

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

John T. Rettaliata collection, 1965-2005

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.01
Description of the Collection

Materials pertaining to John T. Rettaliata, president of IIT from 1952 until 1973. These include: 1) A color photograph (8" x 10") of Rettaliata in retirement, ca. 2005. 2) Reception and Dinner honoring Rettaliatas retirement, held May 3, 1973 3) printed copy of "Better Buildings, Better Industrial Design, and Better Cities," an address by Rettaliata at the Chicago Club, June 4, 1954

Dates: 1965-2005

John T. Rettaliata dedication collection, 2010

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.10
Description of the Collection

Remarks on the Legacy of President John T. Rettaliata by Sidney A. Guralnick delivered at the dedication of Rettaliata Gallery Lounge in Hermann Hall on Sept. 25, 2010. 6-page document.

Dates: 2010

John T. Rettaliata enrollment slides, 1947-1959

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.04
Description of the Collection Five lantern slides. Four show graphs of undergraduate, graduate and total enrollments at Illinois Institute of technology (Chicago) for day, evening, and combined programs, 1947 - 1959. Slide 1 Day enrollment Slide 2 Evening enrollment Slide 3 Total enrollment Slide 4 Combined graphs Slide 5 is a campus site plan being an aerial view of campus and surrounding area. The campus area has been highlighted and colored indicating "Old buildings in use" and "New construction completed". Image...
Dates: 1947-1959

John T. Rettaliata Office Files,1955-1973

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.05
Description of the Collection

Believed to be the office files of Illinois Institute of Technology President John T. Rettaliata.

Dates: 1955-1973

John T. Rettaliata papers,1954-1973

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.03
Description of the Collection Mostly typescripts of speeches by John T. Rettaliata during his presidency at Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), on campus and external. Small amount of biographical materials - cirriculum vita, press releases, news clippings, etc. including 1947 press release concerning civilian service to U. S. Navy during WWII. Also, his handling of students protests campus sit-in following the Kent State shootings, Rettaliata's 20th anniversary as president and his resignation. One headshot...
Dates: 1954-1973

John T. Rettaliata position papers, 1965

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.06
Description of the Collection "IIT Position Papers" on approaches to education for a technological age by Dr. John T. Rettaliata. Printed as 4-page brochures, apparently for mass distribution. Appears to be the complete run. 01 - Jan. Education as our Foremost Resource 02 - Feb. The Education of an Engineer 03 - Mar. The Liberal Arts in our Day 04 - Apr. Where the Lines of...
Dates: 1965

John T. Rettaliata records, 1948-1972

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.02
Description of the Collection

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.

Dates: 1948-1972

John T. Rettaliata student protest photographs, 1970

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.09
Description of the Collection Photographs of student protests on campus at Illinois Institute of Technology. Seven photographs of the Perlstein Hall sit-in show Rettaliata, James J. Brophy (academic vice president), and several other administrators facing the demonstrators. Thirteen images document a large crowd of protesters seated and standing in front of Perlstein Hall being addressed by student leaders-- some of the speakers were reportedly from Kent State. Fourteen images document Rettaliata's appearance before the...
Dates: 1970

Pullman Foundation records, 1950-1962

 Collection
Identifier: 024.05.08
Description of the Collection

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).

Dates: 1950-1962

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