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A Mirrored Mirror: Student Life as Separate From--But Also Reflective--of the Wider World

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Letting Loose

Moving from the official to the private and personal on IIT’s mid-century campus, students found (or made) the time to leave the books behind. From Pinball to Fussball to pool to building snowmen--and catching Zs in class and beyond—only imagination and opportunity was needed.

Students playing pinball, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1974

Students playing pinball, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1974

Four people playing foosball. One team is facing the camera, the other team have their backs to it.

Casual Fussball game between students and faculty, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca., 1975

Two people playing pool in a recreation room. One is lining up a shot, the other stands with her pool cue. In the background, another person is playing a different pool game. Two people stand to the side with one watching each game.

Female students playing pool in The Bog campus recreation center, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1975

Four people building a large snowman. It is snowing while they work.

Students making a snowman during a snowstorm, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1976

A woman sleeping at a table. In front of her are a cup with liquid and a newspaper. Sitting at the table with her is a man who is looking at her.

Student catching a quick nap with a friend keeping watch, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1962

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