Peter Stehno collection 1938-1964 1963 - 1964

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Peter Stehno collection 1938-1964 1963 - 1964

The Peter Stehno collection contains a variety of documents from Peter Stehno's time as a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) from 1963-1964. For instance, the collection contains class schedules, grade reports, course catalogs, examinations, class assignments, and lecture notes. Additionally, the collection includes correspondence from the Office of Admissions, regarding transfer requirements for the university. The collection also contains a photograph of Stehno and of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stehno, believed to be Peter's parents. One folder includes materials related to Stehno's death such as a newspaper clipping about the accident and letters of condolence sent to his family. In addition, the collection contains a lightweight jacket bearing RIT's logo, presumably form Stehno's time at the school. Collection of documents and memorabilia related to Peter Stehno's time at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Stehno was a student at RIT when he died in a car accident in 1964. The collection includes correspondence, grade reports, class schedules, course catalogs, class assignments and examinations, lecture notes taken by Stehno, photographs, and an RIT jacket. The collection also includes newspaper clippings on Stehno's fatal car accident and letters of condolence sent to his parents.

1.5 linear feet (1 document box, 1 lid box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144760

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...

Stehno, Peter J., d. 1964.

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