Women's Council of RIT records 1955-2010

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Women's Council of RIT records 1955-2010

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Records of the Women's Council of RIT. The group was founded in 1955 for women who were interested in helping to serve the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) community by acting as "ambassadors" for the school. The collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, member rosters, meeting notes, financial records, photographs, ephemera, clippings, and other administrative documents. The Women's Council of RIT records contains materials related to the organization and its activities. A large portion of the collection consists of administrative documents including meeting notes and minutes, correspondence, member rosters, and planning documents. Similarly, the collection includes financial records for the organization, including detailed treasurer reports for various years and banking records. Additionally, the collection contains information on specific events such as a gala featuring a multimedia presentation titled "A Nation from Nations" and a Karl Haas concert. Both events were sponsored by the group. The collection also includes various pieces of ephemera such as event invitations and programs, as well as photographs and clippings.

10.0 lLinear feet (15 documents boxes, 1 file box, 4 binders)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8141305

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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