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Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- Rochester -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Alan Cameros papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0140
Overview

Alan Cameros papers include documentation of his service for RIT organizations, including the Nathaniel Rochester Society, Institute of Fellows, and College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Board.

Dates: 1975-2009
Found in: RIT Archives / Alan Cameros papers

Bill Barley photographs

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0259
Overview

Photographs by RIT student Bill Barley of the public announcement to move the RIT campus from downtown Rochester to Henrietta.

Dates: 1961
Found in: RIT Archives / Bill Barley photographs

Biomedical Photographic Communications program records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0412
Overview The Biomedical Photographic Communications program records documents the origin of this program at RIT. Also included are planning materials containing a history of the program, curriculum information, information on students, alumni and faculty, academic reports, publicity and program publications. Originally called Biomedical Photography, the Biomedical Photographic Communications program is a unique media program taught in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at Rochester...
Dates: 1968-2004
Found in: RIT Archives / Biomedical Photographic Communications program records

Charles and Florence Wallace academic hoods

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0367
Overview

Pair of academic hoods worn by Charles and Florence Wallace, RIT benefactors.

Dates: circa 1960
Found in: RIT Archives / Charles and Florence Wallace academic hoods

Collection on Carleton B. Gibson

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0210
Overview

The Carleton Gibson collection consists of photocopied clippings relating to Gibson's life, beginning with his appointment as the Institute's first president, to his work during World War I, and his death in 1927.

Dates: 1910-1927
Found in: RIT Archives / Collection on Carleton B. Gibson

Collection on James F. Barker

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0211
Overview

The Collection on James F. Barker consists of photocopied clippings and correspondence relating to Barker's term as the Institute's second president. Also included is a copy of his daughter Josephine's high school yearbook, and a map of Europe in World War I, annotated by Barker.

Dates: 1916-1950; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1919
Found in: RIT Archives / Collection on James F. Barker

Collection on Royal B. Farnum

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: RITArc-0212
Overview

Contains photocopies of clippings and articles about and by Royal B. Farnum, third president of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) from 1919-1921.

Dates: 1916-2000; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1942
Found in: RIT Archives / Collection on Royal B. Farnum

Construction of RIT's Henrietta Campus records

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: RITArc-0426
Overview Materials related to the planning and construction of the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) campus in Henrietta, N.Y. RIT relocated its campus from the city of Rochester to the suburbs of Henrietta in 1968. The collection includes fundraising records; two copies of the complete history, beginning with the decision to move, that was written by Dow Hamblin, director of planning; correspondence; meeting minutes; financial records; clippings and photographs of buildings in various stages...
Dates: 1961 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1968
Found in: RIT Archives / Construction of RIT's Henrietta Campus records

Dane Gordon papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0241
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.

Dates: circa 1978-2005
Found in: RIT Archives / Dane Gordon papers

Early Institute miscellaneous records

 Collection — Folder 1-4
Identifier: RITArc-0396
Overview

The collection contains Board meeting announcements and invitations, and other documents ranging from 1847-1894 for the Rochester Athenaeum, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Association, Mechanics Institute, and the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Many of the documents are addressed to George S. Riley.

Dates: 1847-1894
Found in: RIT Archives / Early Institute miscellaneous records