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American School of Correspondence collection, 1903-1904

 Collection
Identifier: 002.08.01
Description of the Collection Materials related to the American School of Correspondence of Armour Institute of Technology, including Series 1, No. 2 (dated March 1904) of the quarterly bulletin of the American School of Correspondence at Armour Institute of Technology describing program and classes, with lists of faculty, administrators and alumni included (3 copies). The collection also includes a 1903 recruitment brochure for the school (2 copies), and a cover letter indicating that the brochure is being mailed, an...
Dates: 1903-1904

Anita Anderson papers, 1902-1987

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.16
Description of the Collection Bulks with office files of the Metropolitan Chicago Science and Technology Librarians, previously called Science and Technology Group, of which Anita Anderson was a member. Concerns invitations and memos regarding meetings held at the various members' libraries, including one hosted by IIT at the Crerar Library (1986). Two promotional pieces (artwork "slicks" for ads, 11x14" each) featuring Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and the architecture program. Used in Chicago Tribune ad series, run Jan. -...
Dates: 1902-1987; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1987

Armour Institute diploma, 1907

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.10
Description of the Collection

Diploma awarded to Charles G. Dreffein, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Armour Institute of Technology, June 13, 1907. The diploma was signed by J. Ogden Armour (President of the Board of Trustees), Fred W. Smith (Secretary of the Board of Trustees), Frank W. Gunsaulus (President of the Institute), Howard M. Raymond (Dean of the Engineering School), and Louis C. Monin (Dean of the Cultural Studies). Vellum affixed with gold leaf (?) seal.

Dates: 1907

Armour Institute of Technology photographs, 1905-1936

 Collection
Identifier: 002.07.02
Description of the Collection Display-size photographs of Armour Institute of technology classes, students and faculty. Includes graduating class photographs (composed of individual student photographs) for the years 1905, 1906, 1907, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1931, and 1936. Also, one portrait of academics in academic gowns (probably AIT faculty) including AIT President Frank Gunsaulus, posing in front of the Armour Mission building, ca. 1905. Also, a photograph of a group of students and officers...
Dates: 1905-1936

Campus photographic slides, 1991-2001

 Collection
Identifier: 039.01.59
Description of the Collection

35 mm color slides with images, usually multiple view of each, with images of campus scenes.

Dates: 1991-2001

Frank W. Gunsaulus collectors letters, 1858 & 1913

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.03
Description of the Collection

One letter from Frank W. Gunsaulus to his sister about the authenticity of a letter she had sent him signed by William E. Gladstone. The Gladstone letter dated Oct. 18, 1858 is to Mr. Phillips of the House of Commons is also included.

Dates: 1858 & 1913

Frank W. Gunsaulus Family scrapbook, 1893-1921

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.11
Description of the Collection Photostat copies of pages from a Gunsaulus Family Scrapbook, pertaining to the career of Frank Wakeley Gunsaulus (1856-1921), president of the Armour Institute of Technology from 1893 until his death. Materials in the scrapbook include: First Annual Concert of Armour Institute Glee and Banjo Clubs, May 29, 1894 (4 sheets) Article, "For Science and Art," 1893 (2 sheets) ...
Dates: 1878-1948; Majority of material found within 1893-1921

Frank W. Gunsaulus papers, 1895-1920

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.04
Description of the Collection

The collection includes manuscripts, publications, and letters of Frank Gunsaulus, mostly related to personal life and not Armour Institute. Manuscripts and publications include his own poems, some signed, including the poem he composed for Eugene Field's funeral. Letters are to F.W. Jay and include a recommendation to the Surgeon General for position of army surgeon.

Dates: 1895-1920, and undated

Frank W. Gunsaulus papers, 1906-1921

 Collection
Identifier: 002.01.06
Description of the Collection Papers of Frank W. Gunsaulus, mostly correspondence to and from Gunsaulus, though it does not appear to be the bulk of his administrative correspondence regarding the operation of Armour Institute of Technology. Lesser amounts of materials related to Gunsaulus' role as a preacher and author, and obituary materials. Box Of particular interest in this series is correspondence re the "Million Dollar Sermon" in Box 1/Folder 5. Correspondence also includes letters to military offices...
Dates: 1906-1921

Frank Wakely Gunsaulus Society collection, 2006

 Collection
Identifier: 032.02.12
Description of the Collection

Materials related to the Gunsaulus Society, a development activity of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago).

Dates: 2006

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