Dane Gordon papers
Scope and Contents
The Dane Gordon papers contain interview notes, typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and research material used in the creation of Gordon's book, Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City. Gordon published the first edition of RIT's history in 1982 which included 1829 through 1982. The second edition expands coverage up to 2006.
Papers include rough drafts and galley proofs of the first edition, and a handwritten manuscript for the second edition. There are also 3 boxes of interview notes with RIT affiliated persons.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1978-2005
Creator
- Gordon, Dane, -2020 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers.
Biographical / Historical
Dane Gordon is Professor Emeritus in Philosophy at Rochester Institute of Technology. He taught Philosophy for over thirty-five years at RIT and serves as the University Historian. Gordon holds degrees from Trinity College, Cambridge, London University and the University of Rochester. He has published several books, including Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City. The first edition was published in 1982 which included the Institute's history from it's beginnings in 1829 through 1982. The second edition includes expanded content with the addition of coverage for 1983 to 2006.
Extent
6.67 Linear Feet (5 File boxes, 1 Document box)
Language
English
Overview
The Dane Gordon papers contain interview notes, typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and research material used in the creation of Gordon's book, Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City.
Arrangement
Collection materials are arranged by subject.
Physical Location
C.S. South, Shelves 460-462
Other Finding Aids
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Dane Gordon papers
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession number(s):
08:05
The Dane Gordon papers were donated to the RIT Archives by Dane Gordon in February 2008.
Subject
- Mechanics Institute (Rochester, N.Y.) -- History (Organization)
- Rochester Athenaeum -- History (Organization)
- Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute -- History (Organization)
- Rochester Institute of Technology -- History (Organization)
- Title
- Dane Gordon papers
- Status
- Published
- Subtitle
- RIT Archives
- Author
- Amy Vilz
- Date
- 19 August 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the RIT Archives Repository