Lulu Scott Backus ceramics, circa 1920-1935.

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Lulu Scott Backus ceramics, circa 1920-1935.

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The collection contains 10 pieces of ceramics made by artist Lulu Scott Backus. Lulu Scott Backus ceramics contain 10 pieces: 4 pitchers, 1 bowl, 1 platter, 1 cup, 2 vases, and 1 teapot. Each piece has a different colored glaze.

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Backus, Lulu Scott, 1873-1955,

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Lulu Scott Backus (1873-1955) taught ceramics at RIT for 34 years, and for a period, served as head of the department when the University was known as the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Backus exhibited her work widely, and was known for her colorful and experimental glazing techniques. Backus attended the State Normal School at Brockport. After graduating, she worked at Brockport School 13 where she was not only principal, but taught drawing and music as well. She also taught draw...

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...

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Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute

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