Peter Stehno collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RITArc-0012

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Peter Stehno collection contains a variety of documents from Peter Stehno's time as a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1963-1964. The collection contains class schedules, grade reports, course catalogs, examinations, class assignments, and lecture notes. Additionally, the collection includes correspondence from the Office of Admissions, regarding transfer requirements for the university.

The collection also contains a photograph of Stehno and of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stehno, believed to be Peter's parents. One folder includes materials related to Stehno's death such as a newspaper clipping about the car accident, and letters of condolence sent to his family.

In addition, the collection contains a lightweight jacket bearing RIT's logo, presumably from Stehno's time at the school.

Dates

Creation: 1938-1964, 2016
Creation: Majority of material found within 1963 - 1964

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical Note

Peter Stehno (d. 1964) transferred into the Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Printing in September 1963. Originally from the Bronx, NY, Stehno earned his A.A.S. from the New York City Community College. On April 23, 1964, Stehno was killed in a single-car accident along with his friend Joseph Dwyer.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 document box, 1 lidded box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Collection of documents and memorabilia related to Peter Stehno's time at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Stehno was a student at RIT when he died in a car accident in 1964. The collection includes correspondence, grade reports, class schedules, course catalogs, class assignments and examinations, lecture notes taken by Stehno, photographs, and an RIT jacket. The collection also includes newspaper clippings on Stehno's fatal car accident and letters of condolence sent to his parents.

Arrangement

The collection is divided into folders, separated by object type, such as course catalogs, school projects, photographs, and documents surrounding Stehno's death. The oversize box contains a lightweight jacket bearing the RIT logo.