Our Collections

The RIT Archives houses three major collections, RIT Archives, Deaf Culture Archive and the RIT Art Collection.

RIT Archives

The RIT Archives serves as the repository for historically valuable records of the University. RIT Archives contain paper records and other materials, dating from the mid-19th century to the present,... read more

Deaf Studies Archive

A new initiative of RIT Libraries in 2005, the Deaf Studies Archive documents RIT’s role in educating the deaf and hard of hearing in the United States. A significant archive... read more

RIT Art Collection

Amassed over many years, this growing collection of art work showcases RIT talent and reflects the university’s visual arts curriculum since 1886. The collection has three main areas of focus:... read more

University Special Collections

The RIT Archive Collections houses several noted special collections, including over original cartoons by John Scott Clubb, the Name Wiedman Presidential Signatures, and a collection of books with birds donated... read more