Bill Barley photographs

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: RITArc-0259

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Bill Barley photographs consists of 7 black and white prints of the announcement of RIT's move from downtown Rochester to Henrietta. The public announcement was held in November, 1961 in the Veteran's court on the downtown campus. Barley, a student at the time, photographed the scene for the Reporter magazine. Images are described below:

Students gather in the Veteran’s court to await the announcement of RIT's move to Henrietta, OS-29-12

Students gather in the Veteran’s court to await the announcement of RIT's move to Henrietta, OS-29-13. [similar, but not duplicate image of OS-29-12]

A car on Washington St. with a banner hanging on the side that reads "Henrietta or Bust," OS-29-14

A group of students ride in a convertible car holding a sign that reads "We'll support the decision!" OS-29-15

Arthur Stern, Head of Board of Trustees, speaks to the crowd, OS-29-16

RIT President Mark Ellingson address the crowd, OS-29-17

President Ellingson jokes with Rochester City police officers, OS-29-18

Dates

Creation: 1961

Creator

Barley, Bill (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Bill Barley graduated from RIT with a BFA in photographic illustration in 1964. While a student, he worked at the RIT magazine the Reporter. Barley is owner of Bill Barley and Associates based in South Carolina. A licensed pilot, he specializes in aerial photography. Barley has won several awards for his professional work, including four Kodak Gallery awards, seven Fuji Masterpiece awards, and the 1999 South Carolina Photographer of the Year.