This collection contains archival materials related to students and student life at Illinois Tech, including university athletics, clubs and associations, Greek societies, and extracurricular activities.
Staged photograph of two rowers in a boat and a "swimmer" in Ogden Field. The field, which was derisively nicknamed "Ogden Bog" by the... Show moreStaged photograph of two rowers in a boat and a "swimmer" in Ogden Field. The field, which was derisively nicknamed "Ogden Bog" by the students, was the home of the Armour Institute and Illinois Tech track and football field. Hermann Hall was built on the site of Ogden Field, and The Bog, Illinois Tech's student recreation and dining center, was named after the former athletic venue. This photograph was printed in the 1955 installment of The Integral, Illinois Tech's yearbook. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph is unknown. Date listed is approximate. Show less
Photographs of students using a firehose in "The Bog," otherwise known as Ogden Field, which was located on the north side of 33rd Street... Show morePhotographs of students using a firehose in "The Bog," otherwise known as Ogden Field, which was located on the north side of 33rd Street between Dearborn Street and Federal Street (where Hermann Hall and the flagpole now stand). The photo is looking south, with Siegel Hall in the left background and the Mechanical Engineering Research Building II in the right background. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph unknown. Date listed is approximate. Show less