Vincent Eirene Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1993-0002

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collection relates specifically to the protests Eirene led over the creation and opening of SEI in 1984. Materials include a photocopied "scrapbook" created by Eirene of clippings and other materials that document his protests against SEI from 1985 to 1990. Significant in this scrapbook are various interviews with Eirene including an extended interview conducted by a Carnegie Mellon student for a class project in 1990. Other materials include press releases, newspaper clippings, booklets, programs from Anti SEI events, correspondence.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1985-1989
Creation: 1984-1993

Restrictions

None.

Historical Sketch

Vincent Scotti Eirene (1952- ) is a Pittsburgh based activist who led a series of protests around the creation and work of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) starting in 1985. Eirene believed that the SEI's connection with the Department of Defense was not appropriate for a university.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

The collection contains materials relating to the protests over the creation and opening of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).

Provenance

This collection was given to The Carnegie Mellon University Archives by Mr. Eirene at the request of the University Archivist, Gabrielle Michalek in 1993.