September 11 collection, 2001-2012
Collection of materials related to the terrorism attacks that occurred September 11, 2001. Item 1) One hand-lettered paper scroll made and signed by students at Illinois Institute of Technology in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks. See item listing below.
List of items
- Hand-Lettered Paper Scroll
- One hand-lettered paper scroll made and signed by students at Illinois Institute of Technology in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks. The banner was made from a roll of white "butcher paper" used to cover lunch tables in the HUB cafeteria. Signatures are in red and blue. Size (as encapsulated for exhibit) is 40x162". Eric Schwister, IIT's campus minister, authored the text on the scroll.
- Interfaith Youth Core Bracelet
- Blue wrist band with white lettering reading: IFYC [Interfaith Youth Core] WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. The bracelets were distributed to participants of IIT's 9/11 Day hosted by the Office of Spiritual Life and Service Learning on Sept. 11, 2012.
Dates
- Creation: 2001-2012
Creator
- Illinois Institute of Technology (Organization)
Language of Materials
Records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Collection Size
2 Items
Biographical Note
Scroll was signed by students, faculty and staff and hung in the Hermann Union Building shortly after the 9-11 attacks. It was re-hung in the Spring of 2004 before being transferred to the IIT Archives.
Physical Location
S56/8/A (Note: wristband is stored in box with banner, as of 9/13/2012)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 2004.022
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist 4/23/2004
Creator
- Illinois Institute of Technology (Organization)
Subject
- Schwister, Eric (Person)
- Illinois Institute of Technology. Office of Spiritual Life and Service Learning (Organization)
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository