RIT pennants, 1965-2007.

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RIT pennants, 1965-2007.

RIT pennants consists of: RIT pennant, orange and brown nylon with logo, 2007; Tiger pennant, navy blue and gray felt with ferocious tiger, 1960s; Rochester, New York pennant, orange and brown felt with logo, 2004; Frosh Daze 67 pennant, orange and brown felt, 1967; RIT pennant, orange and white felt with logo, late 1960s to early 1970s. Pennants regarding Rochester Institute of Technology.

1.42 linear feet (1 clamshell box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180957

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...