California Institute of Technology Historical Files 1891-

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California Institute of Technology Historical Files 1891-

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The Caltech Historical Files is an extensive collection related to the history of the institute. Included are files on academic divisions and programs, accreditation, administration, alumni, the Athenaeum, awards and celebrations, the calendar of events, campus development, conferences, cultural events, the curriculum, defense projects, faculty and individuals, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, local history, musical and dramatic productions, organizations, physical plant, publications, public relations, reports, societies and honors, students, and wartime activities.

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California Institute of Technology. Archives.

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California Institute of Technology

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a research and development center and NASA field center in Pasadena, California. The JPL is owned by NASA and managed by the nearby California Institute of Technology. The laboratory's primary function is the construction and operation of planetary robotic spacecraft, though it also conducts Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. It is also responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network. Among the laboratory's major active projects are the Mars Scien...

Throop Polytechnic Institute

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California Insitute of Technology

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Institute History The California Institute of Technology developed from a local school of arts and crafts founded in Pasadena in 1891 by the Honorable Amos G. Throop. Initially named Throop University, it was later renamed Throop Polytechnic Institute. Known as the California Institute of Technology since 1920, it has enjoyed the support of the citizens of Pasadena, and as early as 1908 the Board of Trustees had as members Dr. Norman Bridge, ...