Dane Gordon papers, circa 1978-2005.

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Dane Gordon papers, circa 1978-2005.

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The Dane Gordon papers contain interview notes, typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and research material used in the creation of Gordon's book, "Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City". Gordon published the first edition of RIT's history in 1982 which included 1829 through 1982. The second edition expands coverage up to 2006. Papers include rough drafts and galley proofs of the first edition, and a handwritten manuscript for the second edition. There are also 3 boxes of interview notes with RIT affiliated persons. The Dane Gordon papers contain interview notes, typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and research material used in the creation of Gordon's book, "Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City".

6.67 linear feet (5 file boxes, 1 document box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rochester Athenaeum

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Mechanics Institute (Rochester, N.Y.)

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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 Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute

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Gordon, Dane R.

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Dane Gordon is Professor Emeritus in Philosophy at Rochester Institute of Technology. He taught philosophy for over thirty-five years at RIT and serves as the University Historian. Gordon holds degrees from Trinity College, Cambridge, London University and the University of Rochester. He has published several books, including "Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City". The first edition was published in 1982 which included the Insti...