Vincent Eirene Papers
Scope and Content Note
This collection relates specifically to the protests Eirene led over the creation and opening of SEI in 1984. Materials include a photocopied "scrapbook" created by Eirene of clippings and other materials that document his protests against SEI from 1985 to 1990. Significant in this scrapbook are various interviews with Eirene including an extended interview conducted by a Carnegie Mellon student for a class project in 1990. Other materials include press releases, newspaper clippings, booklets, programs from Anti SEI events, correspondence.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1985-1989
- 1984-1993
Restrictions
None.
Historical Sketch
Vincent Scotti Eirene (1952- ) is a Pittsburgh based activist who led a series of protests around the creation and work of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) starting in 1985. Eirene believed that the SEI's connection with the Department of Defense was not appropriate for a university.
Extent
0.5 Linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Overview
The collection contains materials relating to the protests over the creation and opening of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
Provenance
This collection was given to The Carnegie Mellon University Archives by Mr. Eirene at the request of the University Archivist, Gabrielle Michalek in 1993.
Separations
None.
Physical Description
One Box; .5 linear feet
Processor
Jennie Benford
- Title
- Vincent Eirene, Papers, 1984-1993
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- October 12, 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Carnegie Mellon University Archives Repository