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Home economics -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- Rochester

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Clara Duggan's Mechanics Institute first grade sewing scrapbook and photograph

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006628946]
Identifier: RITArc-0592
Overview

Collection consists of a Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) Household Science student scrapbook for First Grade Sewing class. Scrapbook contains a sample of fabric on each page with different types of stitching. Also includes photograph and clippings.

Dates: circa 1910-1913
Found in: RIT Archives

Leo Smith Oral History collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0612
Overview

Twenty-four digital audio recordings of interviews mostly conducted by Leo Smith in an attempt to capture the oral history of the Rochester Institute of Technology from some of its prominent faculty, staff, trustees, presidents and contributors.

Dates: 1972-1976
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

RAMI Domestic Science Department apron, cooking cap, and bag

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: R0006630942]
Identifier: RITArc-0255
Overview

Three items from the Department of Domestic Science and Art at the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute: 1 apron, 1 cooking hat, and 1 drawstring bag.

Dates: circa 1905-1920
Found in: RIT Archives

RAMI Domestic Science Department recipes

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0376
Overview

Collection is approximately 250-300 recipe cards belonging to Gertrude Sterling, a Home Economics student at the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) during the 1930's. Recipes include cakes, pastries, puddings, pickling, and much more. Most of the recipes are for servings of 50 or more.

Dates: circa mid-1930s
Found in: RIT Archives

RAMI Domestic Science Department records

 Collection — Box 1-18 folders
Identifier: RITArc-0381
Overview

The collection includes various documents, clippings, publications, financial records, enrollment records and board meeting information related to the Domestic Science Department at RIT. The collection spans from 1893-1989.

Dates: 1893-1989; Majority of material found within 1893 - 1945
Found in: RIT Archives

Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute lantern slides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0242
Overview

Collection of lantern slides regarding the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, a precursor to Rochester Institute of Technology. Most images depict students in various departments and administrative documents.

Dates: circa 1905-1933
Found in: RIT Archives

Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute textile swatches

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0298
Overview

Set of textile cards created by Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute students.

Dates: 1915-1917
Found in: RIT Archives