RIT College Union Board records 1967-1980 1966 - 1980

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RIT College Union Board records 1967-1980 1966 - 1980

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Records of the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) College Union Board. A predecessor to RIT's College Activities Board, the group was formed to plan and provide activities and entertainment for RIT's student body. The collection includes board minutes, annual reports, governance documents, and several miscellaneous items. The RIT College Union Board records consist mostly of administrative documents for the campus organization. Much of the collection is made up of minute books and summaries of motions brought before the board. There are also annual reports for the organization. The collection also includes a copy of the College Union Board's constitution and by-laws, approved in 1966.Additionally, there is a file of miscellaneous items which includes membership cards (1977-1980), deposit slips, blank certificates of recognition, blank stationery, and fliers reminding students to vote for board members. There are also a few miscellaneous documents such as copies of some meeting minutes, a typed description of the organization, and a small file of correspondence.The collection also includes student activities calendars (1986-1993), event fliers, and a small clippings folder. The calendars were published by the College Union Board and the event fliers are for activities sponsored by the organization.

2.75 linear feet (23 bound volumes, 1 document box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144492

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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