Armour Institute fraternity pins, 1920-1922
Collection
Identifier: 002.04.03
Two pins from Armour Institute of Technology fraternities: a diamond-shaped brass (or copper) paperweight from fraternity Eta Kappa Nu reading "EKN" and "AIT 1922," 3½ x 2" x 3" h; and, a round lapel pin reading "The/Cycle/1920"in the center and "Armour Tech" around the edge; ¾" diameter, yellow with black lettering.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1922
Creator
- Armour Institute of Technology (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Collection Size
2 Item
Biographical Note
Armour Institute of Technology (opened 1892) was one of two Chicago colleges which merged in 1940 (the other college was Lewis Institute) to create Illinois Institute of Technology. "The Cycle" was the school's yearbook.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 1998.242
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository