M. Richard Rose papers 1975-1993

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M. Richard Rose papers 1975-1993

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Papers of M. Richard Rose, president of the Rochester Institute of Technology from 1979-1992. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, speeches, ephemera, news releases, publications, and clippings. The M. Richard Rose papers consist of documents related to Rose's time as president of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The first portion of the collection contains biographical material on Rose including typed excerpts, a copy of his biographical file, and copies of his résumé. Additionally, there is a report outlining the various highlights of Rose's administration. The collection also contains correspondence to, from, and about Rose. There is a series of ephemera that contains holiday cards from the Roses, event invitations, and various announcements. Also in the collection are copies of Rose's State of the Institute addresses from 1980-1991. Additionally, there is a speech Rose gave to a veterans group in 1981 and a paper titled "Educating the American Military Officer: The System and its Challenges" (1975). Finally, the collection includes official news releases from during Rose's time as president, as well as several university publications and three clippings files.

0.75 linear feet (2 document boxes)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144831

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rose, M. Richard (Merle Richard)

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Rochester institute of technology

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