Peter B. DuPre' mechanical drawings

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: RITArc-0661

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Peter B. DuPre' mechanical drawings contains mechanical drawings DuPre' completed for class homework assignments while at RIT between 1947-1948. Subjects include cams, motion, offset cams,and cylindrical cams.

Dates

Creation: 1947-1948

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Peter B. DuPre' graduated from RIT in 1952 after taking six years to finish his degree attending night school. DuPre' came out as a journey draftsman. He served as an army medic during World War II, stationed in England. An avid harmonica player, "Harmonica Pete" has recorded more than 40 songs on his harmonica at Paragon Studios. He played his harmonica for the troops at many special events including a floral tribute aboard the USS Arizona.

Extent

1 Folder(s) (5 drawings 3 business cards)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Peter B. DuPre' mechanical drawing collection contains class homework assignments from mechanical drawing classes. DuPre' was a 1952 graduate of RIT evening school. The collection contains 5 drawings and 3 business cards.