William W DuBois photographic collection on SPAS 100th anniversary, 2003.

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William W DuBois photographic collection on SPAS 100th anniversary, 2003.

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The William W DuBois photographic collection on the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) 100th anniversary contains multiple size prints, negatives, ... donated by faculty and others for the 100th anniversary celebration in 2003, and collected by Bill DuBois. Photos document faculty members, school events, and guest photographers who visited the school over the years. There are CDs containing powerpoint presentations of digital photographs assembled for the occasion. Other discs contain photographs taken by SPAS faculty and students such as Andrew Davidhazy, Neil Croom, Les Stroebel, Richard Zakia and David Spindel. Photographic materials documenting 100 years of the School of Photographic Arts (SPAS) and Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Photo professor William DuBois collected donations from other SPAS faculty and staff for the anniversary celebration in 2003. The collection includes photographic prints of all sizes dating from the 1940s to 2003, documentation of the anniversary celebration in print and on disc and CDs. Other formats included are Sony DVCAM, mini DV, audiocassette tapes, and slides.

2.6 linear feet (2 file boxes)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8179858

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Stroebel, Leslie D.

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Zakia, Richard D.

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Croom, Neil,

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Davidhazy, Andrew

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Andrew Davidhazy has an MFA from RIT in Graphic Design. He has worked at RIT since 1963, holding a variety of positions, including Research Photographer in the Distillation Research Laboratory and Director of the Division of Arts and Graphic Arts. Davidhazy is currently Chair of Imaging and Photographic Technology in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. Specializing in applied and technical photography, he has brought his expertise to several courses, including High-Speed/Time-Lapse Pho...

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DuBois, William W.

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The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences is nationally recognized for excellence in its career-oriented educational programs. For over 100 years, the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences has been dedicated to the creative and professional enrichment of its students, preparing them for distinguished careers as leaders in the field of photographic endeavor. Bill DuBois join the faculty of SPAS in 1974. Professor DuBois has held a variety of positions in the school during his career includi...