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038/01. All

 Record Group Term
Identifier: 038/01

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Bretz collection, 1957-2000

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.40
Description of the Collection Documents and photographs concerning Illinois Institute of Technology created or collected by Harold Bretz. Series 1, Manuscripts Correspondence (4 pages; 3/28/2000) from Bretz with reminiscences of Camp Armour, the Commons building, and Dean Clarence Deakins. Address given by Clarence Deakins, Dean of Students, (4 pages; April 1958) on the occasion of his departure from IIT after 12 years. Concerns the quality of educations at IIT. Series 2, Photographs 185 color slides (35mm) of campus...
Dates: 1957-2000; Majority of material found within 1957-1986
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Harold Bretz collection, 1957-2000

Howard LeVant papers, 1950-2009

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.38
Scope and Contents The Howard LeVant Papers consist almost entirely of photographs; of those, most are the final versions of his work for clients. The great majority of the prints are mounted on white foam core boards for protection and for ease of transport and display to clients.The first and largest series, Photographs, is divided into five subseries that reflect the major periods of LeVant’s commercial career: the King firm in Cleveland, Shigeta-Wright in Chicago; LeVant/Ditlove in Chicago;...
Dates: 1950-2009
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Howard LeVant papers, 1950-2009

James Prestini collection, 1950-2004

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.48
Content Description 1 steel sculpture, custom made wooden pedestal and accompanying manuscript and print materials. The manuscript and print materials were evidently collected by Bonnie Blake-Drucker, a fine art photographer (including some items mailed directly to her by Prestini). Present are three photocopies of press coverage of Prestini, 1991-1993 (including his obituary); an envelope postmarked January 13, 1992, mailed by Prestini to Blake-Drucker (containing notices of various exhibits featuring his...
Dates: 1950-2004
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / James Prestini collection, 1950-2004

Johannes Molzahn poster, 1928

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.24
Description of the Collection

Advertising poster in German designed by Johannes Molzahn in 1928 and published by Kunstgewerbeschule Magdeburg (Germany), apparently to promote physical education and hygiene.

Dates: 1928
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Johannes Molzahn poster, 1928

John P. Makielski papers, 1940-1950

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.41
Description of the Collection

Various printed materials from John Makielski, who served as Assistant to John Rettaliata and as Registrar. The materials relate to the development of the Illinois Institute of Technology campus including booklets, reprints, photographs, and campus plan images documenting concepts of an emerging campus.

Dates: 1940-1950
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / John P. Makielski papers, 1940-1950

Joseph Finnegan papers, 1924-1947

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.05
Description of the Collection

Correspondence, memos and files of Joseph Finnegan, professor of Fire Protection Engineering and staff member of Underwriters' Laboratories.

Dates: 1924-1947; Majority of material found within 1932-1947
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Joseph Finnegan papers, 1924-1947

Lee de Forest correspondence, 1931

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.25
Description of the Collection

Typed and hand-signed letter dated January 21, 1931 from Dr. Lee de Forest to The New York Times regarding the decline in the quality of radio programming.

Dates: 1931
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Lee de Forest correspondence, 1931

Lee de Forest recording, 1958

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.26
Description of the Collection Fifteen minute audio recording of Lee de Forest speaking on his 85th birthday (August. 26, 1958) to thank over 60,000 Ham radio operators who sent him QSL cards in honor of his birthday. It was recorded by Harry Leonard, audiologist for Fox Studios, and played over Ham radio ARRL Headquarters in Harper, Conn. De Forest comments about how impressed he was at receiving the thousands of birthday greetings as a sign of "the high regard which radio amateurs hold toward myself." He recounts a bit...
Dates: 1958
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Lee de Forest recording, 1958

Len Gittleman collection, 2010-2012

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.29
Description of the Collection

This collection includes a DVD of "Space Science Career - Building Hinode XRT A Space X-Ray Telescope," produced by Len Gittleman Productions LLC, a 2010-2012 calendar with photographs by Len Gittleman, and Gittleman's resume circa 2012.

Dates: 2010-2012
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Len Gittleman collection, 2010-2012

Len Gittleman films, 1953-1985

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.28
Description of the Collection

Two DVDs produced by Len Gittleman, containing six of his films. One DVD was compiled in 2008 and contains "Whirligig" (1958, 7 mins.), "Peelings" (1975, 7 mins.), "Requiem" (1961, 11 mins.), "The Press" (1953, 11 mins.), "Building Gund Hall" (1972, 28 mins.), and "Building Rhythms: The Construction of Copley Place" (1985, 28 mins.). The other DVD (compiled 2/12/2007) contains "The Press."

Dates: 1953-1985; Digitized: 2007-2008
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / Len Gittleman films, 1953-1985

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