RIT scrapbooks, 1953-1982.

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RIT scrapbooks, 1953-1982.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/768494256

RIT scrapbooks consist of newspaper clippings regarding the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT scrapbooks includes articles relating to Rochester Institute of Technology. Scrapbooks are arranged in two ways, either chronologically or by subject. Subjects include a broad range of Institute programs and activities, but mainly concern academics and events.

47.5 linear feet (11 scrapbooks, 11 binders)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8179172

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...