RIT Archives

The official repository for historically valuable records of the Rochester Institute of Technology (@rittigers)

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For an additional Douglass Family connection, her mother, Rosetta Douglass Sprague (the oldest child of Frederick and Anna Murray Douglass) was listed as Fredericka's Reference!

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In 1906, Fredericka took Summer classes in the Domestic Science Department at the Mechanics Institute (a precursor to RIT), including Sewing, Cooking, and a “Summer Shirtwaist” class. In these photos from the 1906-1907 Mechanics Institute Index, she is listed as student 16. (3/3)

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In 1906, Fredericka took Summer classes in the Domestic Science Department at the Mechanics Institute (a precursor to RIT), including Sewing, Cooking, and a “Summer Shirtwaist” class. In these photos from the 1906-1907 Mechanics Institute Index, she is listed as student 16. (3/3)

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Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry was the granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, and was a philanthropist and activist in her own right. She was born in Rochester and raised in Washington, D.C. (2/3)

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Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry was the granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, and was a philanthropist and activist in her own right. She was born in Rochester and raised in Washington, D.C. (2/3)

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#ICYMI, @RITtigers and @RITDiversity announced today that NRH will be renamed Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry Hall. This is the first building to be named after a person of color on RIT’s Henrietta campus. (1/3)

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#ICYMI, @RITtigers and @RITDiversity announced today that NRH will be renamed Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry Hall. This is the first building to be named after a person of color on RIT’s Henrietta campus. (1/3)

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RIT is renaming Nathaniel Rochester Hall to honor Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry, a former student, philanthropist, & pioneer in Black children’s welfare. She graduated from the Rochester Athenaeum & Mechanics Institute, forerunner of RIT, in 1906. https://t.co/0l4tGBFlKM

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This new exhibit supports Marie Golisano Graham’s continued interests in creating dynamic outreach initiatives with archival materials from the B. Thomas Golisano collection in the RIT Archives. Check out our pinned Facebook post for more photos from the reception! (5/5)

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On Thursday, May 11th, the RIT Archives held its opening reception for 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 30 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙤𝙢 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙩 𝙍𝙄𝙏 in the atrium of @ritgolisanoccis. 📷: Keith Bullis. (1/5)

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Faculty collaborators Dr. Juilee Decker (@ritmuse), John Monaco, and Keli DiRisio spoke on how this hands-on learning enhanced students' professional development, with President Munson (@RITPresident) and Kaitlin Graham, our collaborative partner from the @golisanofdn. (4/5)

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Finally, we have Marie Golisano Graham Outreach Archivist Landyn Hatch! We're always loving her fabulous finds from the B. Thomas Golisano collection. To learn more about the Golisano siblings & their impact at RIT, please visit: https://t.co/f5xqDfYwiH. #WeLoveArchives ❤️

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Next, we have Archives Assistant Jennifer Roeszies, who's loving what we've (affectionately) dubbed "The Gleason Gates." Our friends from @ritengineering will recognize the name. If these were Kate's gates, then she had great taste—just check out those details! 😍 #WeLoveArchives

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Next, we have Archives Assistant Jennifer Roeszies, who's loving what we've (affectionately) dubbed "The Gleason Gates." Our friends from @ritengineering will recognize the name. If these were Kate's gates, then she had great taste—just check out those details! 😍 #WeLoveArchives

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It's Valentine's Day & #WeLoveArchives!❤️First up, we have University Archivist Liz Call, who's currently loving the Marie K. Fennell scrapbooks. You can learn more about Marie & her delightful doodles by searching our collections on ArchivesSpace: https://t.co/q92vwoadkd.

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It's Valentine's Day & #WeLoveArchives!❤️First up, we have University Archivist Liz Call, who's currently loving the Marie K. Fennell scrapbooks. You can learn more about Marie & her delightful doodles by searching our collections on ArchivesSpace: https://t.co/q92vwoadkd.

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Thanks for the feature, @ritlibraries! 🐯📁📚

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Look inside the RIT Archives Research Center! While not yet formally open, staff are busy surveying and unpacking collections to fit them into the all-new space.

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Have a research question, or any collection-related questions? Email: [email protected]

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If your relationship status is complicated this #ValentinesDay, then we've got the purrfect print for you! This week, we're using the hashtag #WeLoveArchives to share our most-loved collections & current projects. Be sure to follow along & #GLAMs friends, feel free to join us!

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It's #MuseumSelfieDay, and we're celebrating by launching our new Instagram (@theritarchives)! Do you have any favorite selfies from the archives? Share them in the comments below! 🐯🤳

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SpiRIT was always the BMOC.
Everyone knows tigers make the girls cheer!
📷 RIT Archives photograph collection
#WhiskerWednesday
#rittigers

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RIT Archives has an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a Digital Archivist.
To see the full job description and/or apply for this position:
https://t.co/HQ7oe9QqNz

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Today is #NationalBirdDay !
We're celebrating with this 2005 oil on canvas piece.
Beckoning by Deaf artist Susan Dupor is part of the amazing artwork you can find in our collections.
Looking for more?
Check out our Art on Campus catalog at https://t.co/mbk7Zf6sLY

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It's #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay, so here's our wonderfowl contribution. This sterling silver duck brooch was made by Hans Christensen (1924-1983), a Danish-born master silversmith who taught at RIT's School for American Crafts from 1954 to 1983.