IEEE History Center: Archival Resources



Photographs : The Center maintains a photo archive that contains on the order of 5,000 images of people, events, and technologies significant to the history of electrical technology. Most photographs have been scanned in as high resolution images. Hard copy of photographs are available for research and publication purposes, often within two weeks of the date the Center receives payment for an order.

Finding Aides for Collections : Cataloged Collections include:

  • Ellenberger Collection: Approximately 1linear foot of papers, printed material and photographs relating to William J. Ellenberger and his career as a test engineer for General Electric.
  • IEEE Merger Collection: Approximately 5 linear feet of material relating to the organization, execution, and results of the merger of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) with the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) in 1963.

Preserving Records & Artifacts : Access booklets that provide information on preserving records and artifacts.

Donating Materials : Read the History Center policy on accepting donated materials.

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