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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:

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

RAMI historical interviews and radio series transcripts

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006629317]
Identifier: RITArc-0129
Overview

RAMI historical interviews and radio series scripts consists of correspondence, a list of proposed radio program, scripts of aired presentations, drafts of the scripts prior to the interviews, and notes from radio presentations. The scripts highlight the history of Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, the 100th Anniversary of the first photograph and the Photographic Technology and other departments.

Dates: 1938-1939
Found in: RIT Archives

Ramikin printing blocks

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006630941]
Identifier: RITArc-0322
Overview

Set of printing blocks, each with a portrait of a faculty member, administrator, or benefactor, most likely used in the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute yearbook, the Ramikin.

Dates: circa 1916-1944
Found in: RIT Archives

Reynolds Library and Reynolds Family records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006627804]
Identifier: RITArc-0598
Overview

The Reynolds Library and Reynolds family records provide an overview of the history of the Reynolds family, Reynolds Arcade, Reynolds Library, and the city of Rochester as it developed in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Dates: 1872-1984; Majority of material found within 1927 - 1984
Found in: RIT Archives

RIT Alumni Association class reunion records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006630362]
Identifier: RITArc-0440
Overview

This collection includes various documents, correspondence, publications and invitations related to the RIT Alumni Association Class Reunions. The collection spans the years 1958-1996.

Dates: 1908-1977,1958-1996
Found in: RIT Archives

RIT Archives men's hockey exhibition banners

 Collection — Oversize 3 banners rolled
Identifier: RITArc-0421
Overview

Three backdrops used in an exhibition of RIT men's hockey program history curated by the RIT Archives in the RIT Museum in 2011.

Dates: October 2011
Found in: RIT Archives

RIT bags

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: RITArc-0323
Overview

Bags promoting the Fund for RIT, Campus Connections bookstore, and RIT.

Dates: circa 1960-2008
Found in: RIT Archives