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Rochester (N.Y.) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Bausch and Lomb records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006628604]
Identifier: RITArc-0394
Overview

This collection contains an expense book, a scrapbook, a compilation of employee magazines and numerous clippings related to the history of Bausch and Lomb and especially to the celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary.

Dates: 1874-1929; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1929
Found in: RIT Archives

Bruce Austin research on Frans Wildenhain

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006629902]
Identifier: RITArc-0467
Overview

The Bruce Austin research papers contain interview notes and research material used in the creation of "Frans Wildenhain, 1950-75: Creative and Commercial American Ceramics at Mid-Century".

Dates: 2010-2012
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

Elmer Messner collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0017
Overview

Elmer Messner collection contains 1,500 political cartoons, mainly in pen and ink; newsprint clippings of Messner's work; and cartoons from other artists collected by or gifted to Messner.

Dates: 1887-1977; Majority of material found within 1922 - 1964
Found in: RIT Archives

John Scott Clubb collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006624724]
Identifier: RITSpec-0003
Overview

The John Scott Clubb collection contains publications, photographs of Clubb, and original pen and ink political cartoons.

Dates: circa 1911-1951
Found in: RIT Archives

John Scott Clubb drawings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITSpec-0002
Overview

John Scott Clubb drawings contain original artwork for over 3400 political cartoons.

Dates: 1904-1934, 1975; Majority of material found within 1904 - 1934
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

Ralph Avery lithographs

 Collection — Box 3 (AOC)
Identifier: RITArt-0014
Overview

Ralph Avery lithographs contains 5 sets, mainly depicting scenes of Rochester, New York.

Dates: circa 1930-1965
Found in: RIT Archives