RIT tiger towels, circa 2005.

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RIT tiger towels, circa 2005.

RIT tiger towels are used to rally fans during sports events. Towels are white and orange. Rally towels used by fans during RIT sports events.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180627

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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