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Rochester Institute of Technology. School for American Craftsmen

 Organization

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Paley sculpture and photograph

 Collection
Identifier: RITArt-0033
Overview Collection consists of 1 sculpture, 1 maquette, and 1 photograph, all by Albert Paley. Renowned metal sculptor Albert Paley has been on the faculty in RIT's School of American Crafts since 1969.
Dates: 1974-2003
Found in: RIT Archives / Albert Paley sculpture and photograph

Barbara Cowles collection on Shop One

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0450
Overview The Barbara Cowles collection on Shop One contains materials about the retail store that featured handmade crafts by RIT professors, as well as other craftsmen in the Rochester area and beyond. Included are posters, news clippings, exhibition announcements, photographs, digital images and HTML pages from a website about Shop One (no longer live on web).
Dates: 1953-1978
Found in: RIT Archives / Barbara Cowles collection on Shop One

Collection on Hans Christensen

 Collection — Folder: 1-3
Identifier: RITArc-0054
Overview Materials related to Hans Christensen, the world-renowned silversmith and former Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) professor. Most of the collection consists of articles written on Hans Christensen, specifically his works, achievements, and death. The collection also includes some miscellaneous documents such as a biographical sketch, exhibition catalog, and a few pieces of correspondence.
Dates: 1954-1984
Found in: RIT Archives / Collection on Hans Christensen

Donald Bujnowski tapestries

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: RITArt-0011
Overview Donald Bujnowski tapestries contains 4 pieces: 1 wall hanging, 1 3-leaf clover motif, 1 pine trees motif, and 1 set of handwoven tapestries.
Dates: circa 1970-1982
Found in: RIT Archives / Donald Bujnowski tapestries

Doug Baker collection on Shop One

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RITArc-0554
Overview The Doug Baker collection on Shop One contains materials about the retail store, Shop One, that featured handmade crafts by RIT professors, as well as other craftsmen in the Rochester area and beyond. Included are copies of his designs for Shop One related materials including letterhead, logos, invitations, and advertisements.
Dates: 1952-1976
Found in: RIT Archives / Doug Baker collection on Shop One

Dr. Ellen Swartz collection

 Collection
Identifier: RITArc-0719
Overview Collection includes a wooden plywood high chair created by Dr. Swartz, maquettes, numerous photographs taken of furniture pieces she created, biographical materials, and several articles documenting her body of woodworking accomplishments.
Dates: 1970-1980
Found in: RIT Archives / Dr. Ellen Swartz collection

Edward G. Dykstra collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RITArc-0264
Overview The Edward G. Dykstra collection contains silverware and ceramic pieces; books and magazines about crafts, design, and silverwork; photographs of silver work and two Alfred University yearbooks. Mr. Dykstra attended the School for American Craftsmen (SAC) at Alfred University, graduating in 1948. The silver and ceramic include bowls, pitchers, plates, a vase and a box created by either Mr. Dykstra or a contemporary of his from SAC.
Dates: circa 1948-1950
Found in: RIT Archives / Edward G. Dykstra collection

Frans Wildenhain artwork

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArt-0028
Overview Frans Wildenhain artwork consists of ceramic pieces, a mural, and an oil painting. Wildenhain was on the faculty in the School for American Crafts at RIT from 1950-1970.
Dates: circa 1955-1975
Found in: RIT Archives / Frans Wildenhain artwork

Frans Wildenhain statuette

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RITArt-0076
Overview The collection is a nine inch brown clay statuette of a madonna type figure. It was sculpted by RIT School for American Craftsmen professor Frans Wildenhain, and given to the donor.
Dates: 1950-1975
Found in: RIT Archives / Frans Wildenhain statuette

Frederick Meyer sculpture

 Collection
Identifier: RITArt-0032
Overview Sculptures by RIT faculty member Frederick Meyer. Meyer was on the faculty at RIT for 35 years.
Dates: circa 1982
Found in: RIT Archives / Frederick Meyer sculpture