Here are a few UIC Library collections that feature imagery and background information about the university, including the Navy Pier years, the construction of the Circle Campus, and student life and activities.  You can find more materials about specific departments by reviewing our University Archives digital collections.

Chicago Flame

793 objects
The Chicago Flame was an independent student-run newspaper serving the University of Illinois at Chicago community from 1988-2011. It contains information about student activities, sports, and campus organizations and issues.

The Circle Yearbook

13 objects
Students at the Circle campus published an annual yearbook from 1966 through 1977. The final yearbook included the senior classes for both 1980 and 1981. The yearbooks were titled “The Circle Yearbook” with the exception of the the 1973 and 1980-81 editions. The 1973 edition was named “Circa: Chicago Circle Annual,” and the 1980-81 edition was “Concentric Circle.”

College of Dentistry -- Class Composite Photographs

108 objects
Photographs of graduating classes from the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Dentistry. Classes from 1899 to 2021 are included.

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago – Class Photos

26 objects
This is a collection of composite photographs of past graduating classes of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago. The images date from 1882 through 1912. All photographs are black and white and feature head shots of members of the class with their names. In some cases, members of the College faculty or administration are included in the composites. These images are newly digitized, higher resolution copies than previously available.

Navy Pier Negatives and Prints, 1946-1948

434 objects
This collection of photographs by Thomas Fehr contains images of the University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate Division located at Navy Pier, including images of students and faculty activities, athletics, and events.

UIC Facility Information Management Collection

4502 objects
A collection of photographs documenting the construction of the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle during the 1960s and early 1970s, and removal of the elevated walkways in the early 1990s, as well as documents relating to the planning, growth and development of the University of Illinois Chicago.

UIC Photograph Subject Files, 1960-1990

1541 objects
The Photograph Subject Files contain photographs of the University of Illinois Chicago beginning with the construction of the Chicago Circle campus in the mid 1960s until the late 1980s, including images of the construction of the campus, campus buildings, university events and ceremonies including graduation and commencement, classroom scenes,, student activities, and athletics.

Undergraduate Catalogs

43 objects
University of Illinois, Chicago undergraduate course catalogs from 1946 through the 2023 academic year. Catalogs contain course and program descriptions.

University of Illinois College of Medicine Graduating Class Composite Photographs

60 objects
This is a collection of composite photographs of past graduating classes of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The images date from 1913 through the early 1990s. All photographs are black and white and feature head shots of members of the class with their names. In some cases, members of the College faculty or administration are included in the composites. These images are newly digitized, higher resolution copies than previously available.

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Historical Photographs

124 objects
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) Historical Photographs collection consists of a variety of images related to the Peoria campus and surrounding areas. The photographs were taken by the Division of Educational Services in the 1970s and 1980s.

UIC History Exhibits

Coming Full Circle: The History of UIC
A digital exhibit from the UIC Library that draws from the collections above and more. Learn more about UIC, its locations, architecture, and timeline.

The Historic Netsch Campus
A virtual walking tour of UIC's east campus, highlighting architect Walter Netsch. 

Contemporary Campus Images

UIC Photoshelter Site
Present-day images of the UIC campus, staff and student activities from the Office of Marketing and Brand Management.

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