College buildings

John T. Rettaliata papers,1954-1973

Collection

Identifier: 024.05.03

Description of the Collection Mostly typescripts of speeches by John T. Rettaliata during his presidency at Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), on campus and external. Small amount of biographical materials - cirriculum vita, press releases, news clippings, etc. including 1947 press release concerning civilian service to U. S. Navy during WWII. Also, his handling of students protests campus sit-in following the Kent State shootings, Rettaliata's 20th anniversary as president and his resignation. One headshot...

Dates: 1954-1973

Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Lewis Institute building at 408 W. Chicago , 1926

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Scope and Contents

Included are 5 sheets (2 copies of each), with a 2-page document titled "Remodeling Plans and Specifications." Also included are quotes received from two contractors: Charles S. Lawrence and Jones Construction Co. The building indicated in these documents is possibly the Practice House or women's dormitory.

Dates: 1926

Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / East Map Case Materials collection, 1892-1988 / Lewis Institute Materials Folder 13

Lewis Institute. Engineering Building, June 4, 1903, June 11, 1903

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Scope and Contents

This building was designed by Henry Ives Cobb, though drawing is not so marked. The drawings include the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors as well as the Basement and Mezzanine.

Dates: June 4, 1903; Modified: June 11, 1903

Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / East Map Case Materials collection, 1892-1988 / Lewis Institute Materials Folder 10

Life Science Building, 1962

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Content Description From the Collection:

This collection includes drawings, plans, blueprints, and other materials stored in the East Map Case. These materials are not all from the same source, nor are they a coherent collection by any factor other than that they are all stored together. See folder listings for an inventory of the items in this collection.

Dates: 1962

Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections / East Map Case Materials collection, 1892-1988 / Life Sciences Building

Life Sciences Building, November 6, 1964, November 19, 1964, December 11, 9164

Item

Content Description From the Collection:

This collection includes drawings, plans, blueprints, and other materials stored in the East Map Case. These materials are not all from the same source, nor are they a coherent collection by any factor other than that they are all stored together. See folder listings for an inventory of the items in this collection.

Dates: November 6, 1964; Modified: November 19, 1964; Modified: December 11, 9164