Thomas Porett, who received an MS in Photography from the Institute of design, provides an audio-recorded account of his experience at the... Show moreThomas Porett, who received an MS in Photography from the Institute of design, provides an audio-recorded account of his experience at the school and as a student under Aaron Siskind; Porett also describes his own photography with the interviewer. The identity of the interviewer in this recording is unknown. Show less
Richard Sessions, who received an MS in Design in 1960 from the Institute of Design, provides a written account of his experience as a student... Show moreRichard Sessions, who received an MS in Design in 1960 from the Institute of Design, provides a written account of his experience as a student under Frederick Sommer between 1957 and 1958. Included are Sessions' three photographs inspired by Sommer: "There ARE angels in America," "To Hell and Back," and "Breaking Up." Show less
Video interview with Robert (Bob) Tanner, who received a BS in Photography from the Institute of Design in 1959. Tanner recounts his... Show moreVideo interview with Robert (Bob) Tanner, who received a BS in Photography from the Institute of Design in 1959. Tanner recounts his experience as an undergraduate student under Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind, and how ID impacted his professional work in film. Running time is 10:15 minutes. Show less
Evening course catalog for the Institute of Design, 1950-1951. In addition to a descriptive listing of evening classes and a class schedule,... Show moreEvening course catalog for the Institute of Design, 1950-1951. In addition to a descriptive listing of evening classes and a class schedule, the catalog includes the aims and history of the Institute of Design, a faculty roster, and other pertinent information about the enrollment process. Show less
Film (color and sound) of Illinois Institute of Technology campus and classroom scenes with shots of Chicago. Per Sharp, the film was made... Show moreFilm (color and sound) of Illinois Institute of Technology campus and classroom scenes with shots of Chicago. Per Sharp, the film was made around 1975, most likely produced at the request of the President's Office. Credits read, "A Film by Charles Dee Sharp, Produced at ID." Sharp taught filmmaking at the Institute of Design from 1965 to 1980. Show less
