RIT news clipping microfiche [micorfom], 1993-2008.

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RIT news clipping microfiche [micorfom], 1993-2008.

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Microfiche of newspaper articles pertaining to Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT news clipping microfiche contains articles relating to Rochester Institute of Technology. Fiche is arranged chronologically. Subjects include academic affairs, co-op placements, sports, enrollment, and the colleges.

1.83 linear feet (2 clamshell boxes, 1 lid box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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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...