Hans Christensen silver from the estate of Elisabeth Christensen, circa 1950-1970.

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Hans Christensen silver from the estate of Elisabeth Christensen, circa 1950-1970.

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The Hans Christesen silver from the estate of Elisabeth Christensen consists of: 1. Salt and Pepper shakers (circa 1959); 2. Serving utensils; 3. Dovetail pin; 4. Square hole pin; 5. Box top pin; 6. Duck pin. Items have no date information, other than the salt and pepper shakers. 6 silver pieces by Hans Christesen.

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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...