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Treager, Irwin E.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: October 16, 1928 - January 13, 2015

Biographical Information

He wrote a book titled, "Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology ". He was raised in the Bronx, and attended the School of Aviation Trades in New York City. He left the school when he was 17 years old to serve in the Army-Air Corps and later became a sergeant. After the military, he finished high school and attended the University of Illinois. He received a bachelor's degree in Industrial education. He taught at a high school in Chicago before he became a part of the new Aviation Technology Department within Purdue University.

Citation:
MSO 1, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.