Charles and Florence Wallace academic hoods, circa 1960.

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Charles and Florence Wallace academic hoods, circa 1960.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/769223308

The collection contains two academic hoods. The hoods were worn by Charles and Florence Wallace, RIT benefactors. Pair of academic hoods worn by Charles and Florence Wallace, RIT benefactors.

1.5 linear feet (1 oversize lid box)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180609

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Wallace, Charles Frederick, 1885-1964.

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Wallace, Florence Elizabeth

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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...