Susan Bevier estate records 1899-1954

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Susan Bevier estate records 1899-1954

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The Susan Bevier estate records consist of documents related to Bevier's estate and its relation to the Rochester Institute of Technology. The collection contains a variety of legal documents including a copy of Bevier's last will and testament, an estate inventory, and several legal agreements. The collection also includes correspondence related to the Institute's use of the funds. Bevier left $50,000 of her $100,000 estate to the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (now named the Rochester Institute of Technology) when she passed away in 1903. The correspondence discusses various matters including the wording of Bevier's gift and how the funds were expected to be used. Legal documents related to the estate of Susan Bevier, a benefactor of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (now named the Rochester Institute of Technology). The collection contains copies of Mrs. Bevier's estate records including her will, estate inventory, and deeds, as well as correspondence related to the use of Mrs. Bevier's generous donation.

0.8 Linear feet (1 lid box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8143903

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Bevier Memorial Building.

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Bevier Gallery Collection

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Rochester institute of technology

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It is unclear when the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) first admitted minority students. However, it appears as though the first African American students entered the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (renamed RIT in 1944) during the early 1900s. For instance, in 1906 Fredericka Sprague, the granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, took classes at the Institute. There are several other instances of African American students attending the school during the early 20th century as well...

Bevier, Alice, d. 1896.

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Bevier family.

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Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute

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Bevier, Susan, 1821-1903

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Susan A. Bevier (1821-1903), née Nelson, was born in May 1821 and eventually married Henry H. Bevier. Although Henry was originally from Binghamton, NY, he moved to New York City sometime after 1863. The Beviers were a prominent family in Manhattan, having achieved financial success. Susan Bevier, an art enthusiast, visited family and friends in Rochester, NY every summer. She actively collected artwork and was a proponent of art education. Thus, when Mrs. Bevier passed away she left a large po...

Cronise, Adelbert.

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