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Rochester Institute of Technology -- History

 Organization

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics' Association collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0029
Overview

Materials related to the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics' Association, a predecessor of the Rochester Institute of Technology. The collection contains historical information on the organization, as well as membership tickets, a secretary's book, copies of the library's catalog, a member register, and a copy of the organization's constitution.

Dates: 1849-1984; Majority of material found within 1849 - 1984
Found in: RIT Archives

Rochester Athenaeum and Young Men's Association collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0031
Overview

Materials relating to the Rochester Athenaeum and Young Men's Association (RAYMA). A predecessor of the Rochester Institute of Technology, RAYMA was formed in 1838 when the Rochester Athenaeum merged with the Young Men's Association. The collection contains fliers for RAYMA activities, as well as a list of individuals who gave lectures to the organization.

Dates: 1838-1871
Found in: RIT Archives

Rochester Athenaeum collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0028
Overview

Materials related to the Rochester Athenaeum and its operations. The Athenaeum was founded in 1829 as an educational institute and is an early predecessor of the Rochester Institute of Technology. The collection contains excerpts from local newspapers, charter documents for the organization, member lists, a copy of Charles Perkins's address to the Athenaeum, and information on Reynolds Arcade. Also included is a subscription book for the organization.

Dates: 1829-1980
Found in: RIT Archives

Zoe Horowicz RIT news clipping collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0293
Overview

Collection of news clippings regarding RIT as compiled by library volunteer and advocate Zoe Horowicz.

Dates: 2006-2010
Found in: RIT Archives

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Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- Rochester -- History 11
College students -- New York (State) -- Rochester 8
Artifacts (object genre) 6
Clippings (information artifacts) 6
Rochester (N.Y.) -- History -- 20th century 6
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College campuses -- New York (State) -- Rochester 5
Rochester (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century 5
Student activities -- New York (State) -- Rochester 5
Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- Rochester 5
Learned institutions and societies -- New York (State) -- Rochester 4
Promotional materials 3
Students -- Services for -- New York (State) -- Rochester 3
Ashtrays 2
Brick (clay product) 2
CD-ROMs 2
DVDs 2
Dedication services -- New York (State) -- Rochester 2
Ephemera 2
Excerpts 2
Graphic arts -- New York (State) -- Rochester 2
Libraries -- New York (State) -- Rochester 2
Literature -- Societies, etc. -- New York (State) -- Rochester 2
Memorabilia 2
Printing plates 2
Public libraries -- New York (State) -- Rochester 2
Student life 2
Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae 2
Academic costume 1
Administrative records 1
Advertisements 1
Advertising 1
Anniversaries 1
Art -- Exhibitions -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Art -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Art students -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Articles of incorporation 1
Awards 1
Banners 1
Book catalogs 1
Building -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Calendars 1
Campus planning -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Campus police -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Charms 1
Charters 1
College buildings -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
College student orientation -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Compact discs 1
Correspondence 1
Deaf -- Education (Higher) -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Deaf -- History 1
Deaf -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Deaf college students 1
Decals 1
Documentary photographs 1
Drawings (visual works) 1
Evening and continuation school students -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Exhibition catalogs 1
Flags 1
Fliers (printed matter) 1
Graphic design 1
Graphic design -- 1950-1980 1
Guest books -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Hats 1
Henrietta (N.Y. : Town) 1
Invitations 1
Jackets (garments) 1
Jewelry 1
Key rings 1
Logos (Symbols) 1
Logos (Symbols) -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Logotypes (Printing) -- Standards -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1
Long-playing records 1
Manuscripts for publication 1
Matchboxes 1
Membership lists 1
Microfiche 1
Minute books 1
Motion pictures (visual work) 1
Motion pictures -- New York (State) -- History 1
Necklaces 1
Necktie 1
Operation Hi-Ball 1
Papers (document genres) 1
Patches (costume accessories) 1
Pennants 1
Photography -- New York (State) -- New York 1
Photography -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
Press Releases 1
Printing -- History -- New York (State) 1
Publications 1
Registers (lists) 1
Renderings (drawings) 1
Rochester (N.Y.) -- History -- 21st century 1
Rochester Institute of Technology -- History 1
Scrapbooks 1
Stickers 1
Students -- New York (State) -- Rochester -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1
Subscription lists 1
Tie tacks 1
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