Biography
Robert Bonthron, former IIT faculty member, has a long history with the university. In 1944, Bonthron graduated from IIT with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. In 1952, he graduated with an M.S. in mechanics, and in 1962, with a PhD in that same field. During his time spent at IIT, Bonthron held several positions with the university. From the years of 1947-1961, he was a member of the engineering department faculty, a member of the faculty council, a member of the discipline committee, and the assistant dean of engineering. In 1968, Bonthron accepted the role of dean of students. Bonthron retired in 1991 and is an emeritus faculty member.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Collection
Identifier: 032.01.10
Description of the Collection
The collection includes video of the Golden Society Reunion Luncheon of September 22, 2012, and September 28, 2013. The 2012 luncheon was held in Hermann Hall. Speakers at this particular dinner included Betsy Hughes and John Anderson, as well as Ray Van Horn, a representative of the class of 1962, and Robert Bonthron, a retired IIT administrator and faculty member. The second disc contains video of the Golden Society Reunion luncheon of September 28, 2013, held in Hermann Hall. IIT Vice...
Dates:
2012-2013
Collection
Identifier: 009.01.08
Description of the Collection
Language in Action by S. I. Hayakawa. Copy of the second draft edition, copyright 1940, published as a softcover, spiral bound book by the Institute of General Semantics, 106 pages, printed on one side only in typescript format. The book is autographed on title page by S. I. Hayakawa with Sept. 26, 1980 date appended. This edition was used by Hayakawa as a text book for his classes; this copy belonged to Hayakawa's student, Robert Bonthron. Also, two mimeographed...
Dates:
Copyright: 1940
Collection
Identifier: 027.02.14
Description of the Collection
The collection consists of materials related to the Black Knight, a defunct Illinois Institute of Technology student organization, and the IIT coat of arms.
Dates:
1932-1968; Majority of material found within 1933-1948
