A presentation on the history of the Lewis Institute and its faculty, students, and staff. This presentation was researched, written, and... Show moreA presentation on the history of the Lewis Institute and its faculty, students, and staff. This presentation was researched, written, and produced by Catherine Bruck, then University Archivist at Illinois Institute of Technology. Some images and text have been removed to comply with university policy. Show less
Photograph of Provost Sidney Guralnick presenting the IIT Hall of Fame medal and plaque to Benny Goodman. Goodman attended Lewis Institute in... Show morePhotograph of Provost Sidney Guralnick presenting the IIT Hall of Fame medal and plaque to Benny Goodman. Goodman attended Lewis Institute in 1923 as a high school sophomore while also playing the clarinet in a dance hall band. The legendary orchestra conductor and jazz musician received an honorary LL.D. degree from IIT in 1968. Photographer unknown. Date listed is approximate. Show less
Photograph of Mollie Cohen, a 1924 graduate of the Lewis Institute, and former professor of English at Lewis and, later, Illinois Institute of... Show morePhotograph of Mollie Cohen, a 1924 graduate of the Lewis Institute, and former professor of English at Lewis and, later, Illinois Institute of Technology. At the time of her retirement in 1965, Cohen initiated the student poetry prize, which is now named in her honor. Cohen was honored at the 1968 convocation, which celebrated Illinois Tech's 75th anniversary. This photograph was used in conjunction with the convocation ceremony. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph unknown. Date range listed is approximate. Show less