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 Fanny Butcher, writer, critic, and editor at the Chicago Tribune from 1913-1963. Butcher owned the bookstore Fanny Butcher books... Show morePhotograph of Fanny Butcher, writer, critic, and editor at the Chicago Tribune from 1913-1963. Butcher owned the bookstore Fanny Butcher books, which became a literary salon. Butcher attended the Lewis Institute from 1906 to 1908. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph unknown. Show less