RIT 125th Anniversary Celebration collection 1951-1955

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RIT 125th Anniversary Celebration collection 1951-1955

Materials related to the events surrounding the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) 125th Anniversary. RIT celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1954. The collection includes memorabilia and ephemera such as a sticker and commemorative book, as well as financial records from the 125th Anniversary Fund campaign. Also included are clippings on RIT's history and the development campaign. The RIT 125th Anniversary Celebration collection consists of items related to the events surrounding the 125th anniversary of RIT's founding. A large part of the collection focuses on the 125th Anniversary Fund and includes financial records of the fund's growth. There are also clippings on this topic. Additionally, the collection includes ephemera and memorabilia from various events and sources such as dinner programs, a luncheon speech, a sticker, and an envelope with an anniversary logo. The collection also contains a commemorative book titled "Still Pioneering After 125 Years of Educational Service." Finally, the collection contains clippings from various sources including the Democrat & Chronicle, Times-Union, New York Times, and RIT Reporter. These articles focus on either the 125th Anniversary Fund campaign or the history of the institution.

0.17 linear feet (3 folders)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144633

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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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...

Rochester Institute of Technology. 125th Anniversary Fund.

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Rochester Institute of Technology. 125th Anniversary Celebration collecton.

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