Georgia Tech Archives

"I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech, and a hell of an engineer"

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Earl Warren Delivers address at Georgia Tech  This image shows how much Georgia Tech values allowing both sides of an argument even with strong Alumni protest. VA1559

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Title: Cheerleaders

Description: Unidentified cheerleaders with the Ramblin' Wreck at a football game. This photo shows the school spirit of the individuals attending the Georgia Tech football game during this time period.

Identifier: VA2522

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Title: Master Control Room

Description: Scan of photograph from WGST Radio photographs.

WGST was Georgia Tech's radio station before WREK was established in 1968!

Identifier: VAM330_19

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Title: Gilbert Memorial Library

Description: interior of library, first and second floors, students using desks and books

Why is this image cool?: The library looks very similar to what it is today, but the addition of new technology has changed it immensely.

Identifier: VA347

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Title: Textile 

Description:Small woven textile, likely produced by the Georgia Tech School of Textile Engineering. Piece is of gold colored rayon-like fabric with lighter yellow for lettering and decorative border. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Georgia Tech in 1938.

It's surreal to see a piece of history behind Georgia Tech. 

Identifier: gta.0662

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John T. Barret after cake race, in street clothes and with his cake

Georgia Tech Freshman Cross Country Run, March 8, 1924. Picture of John T, Barret, sophomore, Class of 1926, winner of the race at 18 minutes, 44 I seconds

We like his "get up" & his classic slicked back middle part. 

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Title: Insubordinate Seniors, 1961

Description: Last surviving member of original "Insubordinate Seniors" photo poses on steps again.

Identifier: VA2413b

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Title: Tech students in front of Tech Tower

Description: Unidentified male and female student holding hands. Tech Tower is in the background. Tech Tower has had many official and unofficial names over the years. When it opened in 1888, it was officially named the Academic Building. In 1998, it was officially renamed the Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Administration Building.

This image gives a sense of 1950s campus life and documents a moment in time. Check out her amazing outfit!

Identifier: VA2767

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Title: "The Ramblin Reck of Georgia Tech"

Description: Cheerleaders on Ramblin Wreck on football field, undated.

Identifier: VAC002_722

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Title: Georgia Tech Football Team of 1904

Description: Football team practice, with Coach John Heisman in the backfield with a megaphone.

Identifier: VAC002_472

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Title: Gilbert Memorial Library

Description: First entrance to library, two women looking at sign

Identifier: VA291

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Title: Tech Tower in snow

Description: Tech Tower (Administration Building) and historical marker in snow, undated.

Identifier: VAC002_723

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Title: Football Game

Description: Tech vs. UGA

Identifier: VA4461