RIT Art Students' Art Society records

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: RITArc-0102

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The RIT Art Students' Art Society records contain documents related to the organization and its activities. The first portion of the collection consists of correspondence. These letters are from the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Student Council and Student Association regarding the Art Society's standing on-campus. The first letter addresses the need for the society to submit a constitution, while the next two letters relate to the society's temporary suspension for violation of Student Council policies.

The collection also contains several governance documents from the organization. In addition to a list of officers for the 1963-1964 school year, the collection includes a copy of the club's constitution (circa 1944-1959) and a revised copy from 1966. There is a short history of the organization and a list of officers accompanying the revised copy.

Dates

Creation: 1961-1966

Creator

Rochester Institute of Technology. Art Students' Art Society (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

The Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Art Students' Art Society started as the Art League sometime around 1912. The organization began as a club for individuals looking to create artwork in a group environment. The purpose changed over the years so that by 1966 the group's stated purpose was:

To promote and encourage further exposure of the arts to the members of the society, its guests, friends, and when applicable, to the student body of the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Extent

1 Folder(s)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Records of the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Art Students' Art Society. The group was founded around 1912 and was open by invitation to upperclassmen at the university. The collection includes correspondence and governance documents.