RIT 175th Anniversary Celebration collection 2004-2005

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RIT 175th Anniversary Celebration collection 2004-2005

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Materials related to RIT's 175th Anniversary Celebration, held in 2004. The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) can trace its origins to the founding of the Rochester Athenaeum in 1829. The collection contains schedules of events, ephemera such as programs and calendars, special publications, and news clippings. Also included are the records of the Anniversary Planning Committee. The RIT 175th Anniversary Celebration collection contains a variety of materials related to the anniversary celebration. A large portion of the collection is made up ephemera from the different events including programs, invitations, calendars, and advertisements. The collection also includes some pieces of memorabilia such as special publications and a miniature brick to commemorate the celebration. There is also a proclamation signed by the Brighton Town Supervisor, which congratulates the university on its anniversary. Additionally, the collection includes schedules of events for the celebration and related news clippings. There is a specific file of clippings on the Coast-to-Coast run, organized by the RIT cross-country team in 2004. Finally, the collection includes the records of the RIT 175th Anniversary Planning Committee. These include meeting minutes, proposals, sign-up sheets, notes, articles, and other documents related to the planning of anniversary events.

0.5 linear feet (26 folders)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144626

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rochester Institute of Technology. 175th Anniversary Planning Committee

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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...