Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- Rochester -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:
Eleanor Mundy Mechanics Institute pin, diploma and yearbooks
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RITArc-0640
Overview
The Eleanor Mundy Mechanics Institute pin and yearbooks collection contains 2 Ramikin yearbooks from 1930 and 1931, 1 Rochester Atheaneum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) freshman pin, her original 1932 RAMI diploma and 1 memorandum from the donor. Eleanor Mary Mundy was an Interior Decoration student at the Mechanics Institute from 1930-1932. Nancy Powell, daughter of Eleanor Mary Mundy, donated this collection in October 2015.
Dates:
1930-1931; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1931
Marie K. Fennell Ramikin scrapbook
Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: RITArc-0200
Overview
1916 edition of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute yearbook, the Ramikin, as kept by home economics student Marie K. Fennell. Includes clippings regarding Institute history and alumna.
Dates:
1916-1968; Majority of material found in 1916 - 1916
Marie K. Fennell scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0199
Overview
Scrapbook compiled by Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute home economics student Marie K. Fennell. Includes clippings, alumna activities, and Institute events.
Dates:
1913-1959
Found in:
RIT Archive Collections
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Marie K. Fennell scrapbook
Mechanics Institute parapet stone plaque
Collection — Oversize Item 1
Identifier: RITArc-0352
Overview
The Mechanics Institute parapet stone is a large metal plaque that was placed somewhere on the 50 West Main Street building, or as it was referred to, the City Center location. The plaque is approximately 18 x 10 inches and weighs 15-20 pounds.
Dates:
1976-
RAMI historical interviews and radio series transcripts
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0129
Overview
RAMI historical interviews and radio series scripts consists of correspondence, a list of proposed radio program, scripts of aired presentations, drafts of the scripts prior to the interviews, and notes from radio presentations. The scripts highlight the history of Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, the 100th Anniversary of the first photograph and the Photographic Technology and other departments.
Dates:
1938-1939
Ramikin printing blocks
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0322
Overview
Set of printing blocks, each with a portrait of a faculty member, administrator, or benefactor, most likely used in the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute yearbook, the Ramikin.
Dates:
circa 1916-1944
Found in:
RIT Archive Collections
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Ramikin printing blocks
Reynolds Library and Reynolds Family records
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RITArc-0598
Overview
The Reynolds Library and Reynolds family records provide an overview of the history of the Reynolds family, Reynolds Arcade, Reynolds Library, and the city of Rochester as it developed in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dates:
1872-1984; Majority of material found within 1927 - 1984
RIT Alumni Association class reunion records
Collection — Box-folder 1-7
Identifier: RITArc-0440
Overview
This collection includes various documents, correspondence, publications and invitations related to the RIT Alumni Association Class Reunions. The collection spans the years 1958-1996.
Dates:
1908-1977,1958-1996
RIT Archives men's hockey exhibition banners
Collection — Oversize 3 banners rolled
Identifier: RITArc-0421
Overview
Three backdrops used in an exhibition of RIT men's hockey program history curated by the RIT Archives in the RIT Museum in 2011.
Dates:
October 2011
RIT bags
Collection — Object 1
Identifier: RITArc-0323
Overview
Bags promoting the Fund for RIT, Campus Connections bookstore, and RIT.
Dates:
circa 1960-2008
Found in:
RIT Archive Collections
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RIT bags