Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Committee on Student Housing records
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Scope and Contents
The records of the Committee on Student Housing, which worked from 1955 to 1956 with a charge from James Killian, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consist of minutes of the committe meetings, brief topical reports, and the final report of the committee, completed in May 1956.
Dates
- Creation: 1955 - 1966
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open.
Conditions Governing Use
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Historical Note
The Committee on Student Housing of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was formed by MIT president James Killian in April 1955 to study immediate and long-term needs of the residential campus. The committee was chaired Edwin Ryer, class of 1920. The committee report to Mr. Killian and to the Corporation of MIT was completed in May 1956, and is often referred to as the "Ryer Report."
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
Topical
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021 September 13: Edited by Lana Mason for compliance with DACS single-level optimum requirements.
Repository Details
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