John T. Rettaliata dedication collection, 2010
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
- Creation: 2010
Creator
- Guralnick, Sidney A. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Biographical Note
John T. Rettaliata (1911-2009) served as Illinois Institute of Technology's second president from 1952 - June 30, 1973. His tenure at IIT began in 1945 as a professor of mechanical engineering. He held various campus positions prior to become president including director of the mechanical engineering department, dean of engineering, and vice-president for academic affairs. As president of IIT, he also served as president of Armour Research Foundation where he had previously been a consultant in the ARF mechanical engineering division. Rettaliata's presidency marked a time of continued expansion of the physical campus and IIT's building program. In addition, it was under Rettaliata that the school developed into a university as a result of administrative reorganization and expansion of the school's academic programs.
Full Extent
1 Item
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Formerly 2010.037
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist
Subject
- Hermann Hall (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
- Rettaliata, John T., Dr. (Person)
- Guralnick, Sidney A. (Person)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to John T. Rettaliata dedication collection, 2010
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository