Armour Institute of Technology library records, 1909-1940
Collection
Identifier: 002.01.04
Materials relating to the operation of the Armour Institute of Technology (Chicago, 1892-1940) library including circulation records, purchases of equipent and furniture, and inventory lists.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-1940
Creator
- Armour Institute of Technology (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Collection Size
4 Folders
Biographical Note
Armour Institute of Technology, established 1892, was one of the two colleges that merged to form IIT in 1940. It was founded by local pastor Rev. Frank Gunsaulus and supported financially by Phillip D. Armour, president of the Armour Meatpacking Company. The Library was located in Main Building, and Nell Steele was the head librarian.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 2002.024
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist August 10, 2005
Creator
- Armour Institute of Technology (Organization)
Subject
- Main Building (Chicago, Ill. : South Federal Street) (Organization)
- Steele, Nell (Person)
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository