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Department of History
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October 3, 2018
Professor tells abolitionist story in ‘Very Short’ book
From the Underground Railroad to legislative lobbying, a new book, written by RIT Professor Richard Newman, Abolitionism: A Very Short Introduction, talks about the importance of anti-slavery struggles in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. -
August 14, 2018
RIT team identifies Frederick Douglass land deed
A research team from RIT has identified a land deed dating from the Civil War that shows abolitionist Frederick Douglass purchased property in what is now downtown Rochester. The deed is a revelation to scholars seeking to understand Douglass’s role as a businessman and landholder in Rochester. -
April 3, 2018
Michael Laver receives ACE Fellowship
Michael Laver, chair of the Department of History at RIT, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Council on Education. The program identifies and prepares faculty and staff for senior positions in college and university administration. -
November 16, 2017
Museum Studies students retrace RIT history
Three new exhibits at the Wallace Library explore historical RIT artifacts as well as women who fought for the right to vote in New York state.