Frank Wakely Gunsaulus Society collection, 2006
Materials related to the Gunsaulus Society, a development activity of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago).
Dates
- Creation: 2006
Creator
- Illinois Institute of Technology. Office of Development (Organization)
Language of Materials
Records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Collection Size
1 Folder
Biographical Note
Frank W. Gunsaulus (1856-1921) was an ordained Methodist minister, a noted preacher, orator, educator, bibliophile, document scholar, and pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church (Chicago) where, in 1890, he delivered the "Million Dollar Sermon" which inspired Philip Armour, Sr. to found Armour Institute of Technology. Gunsaulus served as the school's founding president for 27 years. He was a well-known and influential member of the academic and literary communities in Chicago, and the author of books and poems.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 2006.033
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist 12/12/2006
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository