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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1861-present
  • Existence: 1861    

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Louis B. Puffer photograph albums

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MC 85
Abstract

Seven photograph albums and a few loose images taken by Louis Blackmer Puffer, RPI Class of 1909.

Dates: Created: 1905-1914 and undated; Other: Date acquired: 09/01/2017
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / Louis B. Puffer photograph albums

Othniel Foster Nichols papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 7
Abstract

The collection contains personal and professional papers, scrapbooks and a photo album primarily related to O. F. Nichols' work on the Williamsburg and Manhattan Bridges and for the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company.

Dates: Created: 1869-1900; Other: Majority of material found in 1887-1900
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / Othniel Foster Nichols papers

Palmer Ricketts Student Notebooks

 Collection
Identifier: MC 31
Scope and Contents

The Palmer C. Ricketts' Student notebooks (MC 31) contain a small amount of material documenting Ricketts' education and early teaching experiences at RPI, 1874-1878.  Composed of five notebooks, tthese include two student volumes of drawing exercises, and three professorial notebooks containing notes and problems in mathematics and mechanics.  The last professional notebook also includes problems regarding bridge construction.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1988
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / Palmer Ricketts Student Notebooks

Philip Walter Henry papers

 Collection — Oversize material
Identifier: MC 75
Abstract

This collection consists of personal and business papers and memorabilia beginning with a scrapbook created by Philip Walter Henry during his days as a student at R.P.I. through his career as a civil engineer.

Dates: Created: 1881-1947
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / Philip Walter Henry papers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1930

 Monograph
Identifier: Publication 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Engineering and Science Series includes sixtyseven monographs written primarily by Rensselaer faculty members and graduate students. Topics include scientific studies, engineering research, and historical essays about Rensselaer and individuals affiliated with the Institute.

Dates: 1930
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / IPC, Institute Publications Collection / E - F / Engineering and Science Series

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Extracts from a Pamphlet Published in 1855 Entitled The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Its Re-organization in 1849-50, Its Condition at the Present Time, Its Plans and Hopes for the Future, 1931

 Monograph
Identifier: Publication 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Engineering and Science Series includes sixtyseven monographs written primarily by Rensselaer faculty members and graduate students. Topics include scientific studies, engineering research, and historical essays about Rensselaer and individuals affiliated with the Institute.

Dates: 1931
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / IPC, Institute Publications Collection / E - F / Engineering and Science Series

RPI Student sketchbooks

 Collection — sketchbooks
Identifier: AC 14
Scope and Contents The RPI Student Sketch Book Collection (AC 14) is a conglomeration of student sketch books and drawings from varied accessions and donors. The "pre-computer" course of study required a great amount of hands-on drawing, often in the form of a final sketch book. Though these drawings span from 1864 to 1952, they are similar in nature. Courses requiring final projects in this form included Geometrical, Topographical and Machine Drawing. These courses...
Dates: Created: 1864-1952
Found in: Institute Archives and Special Collections / RPI Student sketchbooks

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