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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 34 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

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

Charles and Florence Wallace academic realia

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006630751]
Identifier: RITArc-0367
Overview

Pair of academic hoods worn by Charles and Florence Wallace, RIT benefactors. Diploma and citation from Piedmont College.

Dates: circa 1960
Found in: RIT Archives

Construction of RIT's Henrietta Campus records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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

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

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

Eleanor Mundy Mechanics Institute pin, diploma and yearbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0640
Overview

The Eleanor Mundy Mechanics Institute pin and yearbooks collection contains 2 Ramikin yearbooks from 1930 and 1931, 1 Rochester Atheaneum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) freshman pin, her original 1932 RAMI diploma and 1 memorandum from the donor. Eleanor Mary Mundy was an Interior Decoration student at the Mechanics Institute from 1930-1932. Nancy Powell, daughter of Eleanor Mary Mundy, donated this collection in October 2015.

Dates: 1930-1931; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1931
Found in: RIT Archives

Marie K. Fennell Ramikin scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1- 1916: [Barcode: R0006628584]
Identifier: RITArc-0200
Overview

1916 edition of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute yearbook, the Ramikin, as kept by home economics student Marie K. Fennell. Includes clippings regarding Institute history and alumna.

Dates: 1916-1968; Majority of material found in 1916 - 1916
Found in: RIT Archives

Marie K. Fennell scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006628583]
Identifier: RITArc-0199
Overview

Scrapbook compiled by Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute home economics student Marie K. Fennell. Includes clippings, alumna activities, and Institute events.

Dates: 1913-1959
Found in: RIT Archives

Mechanics Institute parapet stone plaque

 Collection — Oversize Item 1
Identifier: RITArc-0352
Overview

The Mechanics Institute parapet stone is a large metal plaque that was placed somewhere on the 50 West Main Street building, or as it was referred to, the City Center location. The plaque is approximately 18 x 10 inches and weighs 15-20 pounds.

Dates: 1976-
Found in: RIT Archives