RIT Research Corporation records 1980-2001

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RIT Research Corporation records 1980-2001

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Records of the RIT Research Corporation, a for-profit subsidiary of the Rochester Institute of Technology during the 1980s and 1990s. The RIT Research Corporation was responsible for applied research and consultation services at the university during this period. The collection includes governance documents, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, promotional materials, publications, and clippings. The RIT Research Corporation records consist of materials related to the organization and its activities. The collection contains a series of administrative documents including a copy of the company's certificate of incorporation, mission statement and by-laws. There are also board meeting minutes from various years from 1980-1999 and some financial records. Additionally, the collection contains promotional materials for the organization such as brochures. In September 2000, the RIT Research Corporation celebrated its 20th anniversary. The collection includes documents from the planning committee for this celebration. The collection also contains copies of the RIT Research Corporation's newsletter, "Future Funding Resources News," several published reports, and a clippings file. Finally, the corporate seal embossing stamp for the organization is located at the end of the collection.

2.5 linear feet (4 document boxes, 1 lid box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144251

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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