Gilbert A. Hitz

Gilbert A. Hitz Collection contains three oversize photographs, clippings, and memorabilia from 1922-1927, 1931.

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Created: The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 1922-1927, 1931
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spelling hitz Gilbert A. Hitz An inventory of the Gilbert A. Hitz Collection at The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives Finding aid prepared by Robin C. Pike. The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 2011-07-21 101 Aquinas HallThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, D.C. 20064 Finding aid encoded by Robin C. Pike on July 21, 2011 English Descriptive Summary The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 1922-1927, 1931 Gilbert A. Hitz Gilbert A. Hitz Collection .25 linear feet; 1 box Gilbert A. Hitz Collection contains three oversize photographs, clippings, and memorabilia from 1922-1927, 1931. 191 English Biographical Note Gilbert Acker Hitz was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended The Catholic University of America from 1922 to 1926 as a philosophy student. While at CUA, he was involved in the Utopian Club (Vice-President senior year), The International Relations Club, The CUA University Branch of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E), the "C" Club, the CUA chapter of the Knights of Columbus, The Tower student newspaper (junior year), the Cardinal student yearbook, track (junior and senior years), and was a cheerleader (sophomore through senior years). Upon graduation from CUA, he moved back to Cleveland, OH and lived there until his death. Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of three oversize photographs and clippings from 1922 to 1927, and memorabilia, including a felt hat, a Utopian banner, and a Utopian Club directory, circa 1922-1926, and 1931. This collection is divided into three series: 1) Photographs, 2) Clippings, and 3) Memorabilia. Arrangement The Gilbert A. Hitz Collection consists of three series: Series 1: Photographs Series 2: Clippings Series 3: Memorabilia Restrictions on Access There are no access restrictions on this collection. Restrictions on Use The oversize photographs are rolled, and while they can be somewhat unrolled to view, they should not be forced flat to scan before additional preservation work is performed. Related Material See other CUA photographic and alumni collections. Index Terms This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. Persons: Hitz, Gilbert Acker Organizations: Catholic University of America--Campus Catholic University of America--History Catholic University of America--Students Places: Washington, DC Acquisition Information This collection was donated by Neil K. Hitz, Gilbert A. Hitz's son, on March 30, 2006, via Emily Glicksman in the CUA Office of Alumni Relations. Processing Information Processing and EAD markup completed in July 2011 by Robin C. Pike. Bibliography CUA Alumni Directory, 1946, 1976, 1981, 1997 The Cardinal Yearbook, 1926 The Tower, 1922-1926 Location of Originals The memorabilia from this collection is located in the CUA New Museum Collection, which includes alumni memorabilia. The file numbers for the objects are 1277a-c. Detailed Description of the Collection Series 1: Photographs, 1922, 1926, 1927 (1 folder) The series contains three rolled, oversize photographs. 1 1 Photographs, 1922, 1924, 1927 "Student Body of the Catholic University, Washington, D.C. Dec. 1922"; "Second Annual Banquet, Class of 1926, C.U.A., Harveys, Jan. 28, 1924"; "Junior Prom, Catholic University of America, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 1927" (NKH note: Gilbert Hitz not in this, supposedly) Series 2: Clippings, 1924 (1 folder) 1 2 Clippings, 1924 Article from the Washington Post, October 5, 1924 Series 3: Memorabilia, 1926, 1931, undated (1 folder) 1 3 Memorabilia 1926, 1931, undated CUA New Museum records for the white felt hat from 1926 (NMC 1277a); Utopian Club directory from 1931 (NMC 1277b); and large red and black felt Utopian pennant, undated (1277c).
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title Gilbert A. Hitz : An inventory of the Gilbert A. Hitz Collection at The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives
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