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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1927 - 1961

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 1911 as the Department of Industrial Research of the University of Pittsburgh; name changed in 1913 to Mellon Institute of Industrial Research and School of Specific Industries. In 1927, it was incorporated as a separate institutionaffiliated with the university and renamed Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. Name was changed in 1962 to Mellon Institute to conform with general usage.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Carnegie Mellon Research Institute Photograph collection

 Unprocessed
Identifier: 2019-0014
Found in: Carnegie Mellon University Archives

Industrial Hygiene Foundation Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-0034
Overview

This collection contains annual reports, bulletins, conference proceedings, and other informational publications that were published by the Industrial Hygiene Foundation and dissemination to its members.

Dates: 1936-1991
Found in: Carnegie Mellon University Archives

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0042
Overview This collection contains records from the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, an independent non-profit industrial research firm that merged with Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1967 to form Carnegie Mellon University. The collection consists of 346 linear feet of materials pertaining to the general operations of the institute, including: the creation of the institute in 1913 and its merger with CIT; proposals, reports, correspondence and contracts related to sponsored fellowships...
Dates: 1909-1986
Found in: Carnegie Mellon University Archives

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0014
Overview This collection contains photographs and negatives from the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, an independent non-profit industrial research firm that was established in 1913 and merged with Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1967 to form Carnegie Mellon University. The collection consists of images of the scientists and administrative staff, the laboratories and equipment, social events and clubs, and interior and exterior images of the buildings, as well as many other miscellaneous...
Dates: 1915 - 1967 Bulk, 1920-1965
Found in: Carnegie Mellon University Archives

Mellon Institute Reprints

 Collection
Identifier: 2020-0009
Content Description

This collection comprises 40 boxes of reprints of scientific articles written by members of the Mellon Institute for Industrial Research. The reprints are organized by the author's last name. Currently there is no item level descprtion. Contact the University Archives for more information.

Dates: circa 1920-1980
Found in: Carnegie Mellon University Archives

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