Embedded Files
Tiger Committee
Tiger Stock Certificate, early 1960s
Paper & ink
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
This stock certificate belonged to A. Stephen Walls, then-director of Student Activities, and was part of an initiative by members of the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity to fundraise for a real tiger mascot: SpiRIT.
American Airlines Inc.
[Spirit’s Plane Ticket], October 1963
Paper & ink
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
RIT Reporter
Tiger Roars (?) Wednesday, 1963
Paper & ink
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
On October 25, 1963, RIT Reporter reported on the arrival of the two month old tiger cub Spirit to the Old Downtown Campus.
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RIT’s Flying Tiger Arrives, October 1963
Paper & ink
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
This newspaper article chronicles the arrival of RIT’s own live tiger mascot. In the picture, mascot Dave Page holding the tiger for over 50 unphotographed RIT community members who came to view the cub at the airport. The paper announces a contest to name the tiger that would become Spirit.
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Tiger Mascot Arriving at The Monroe County Airport, October 29, 1963
Reproduction of photograph
From RITArc-0762, Box 509, RIT Archives
Dr. James Cambell, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and student mascot Dave Page witness the arrival of SpiRIT in October of 1963 at the local airport.
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President Mark Ellingson Welcoming Tiger Mascot, 1963
Reproduction of photograph
From RITArc-0762, Box 509, RIT Archives
SpiRIT is welcomed by President Mark Ellingson and Dave Page, the student mascot, who shake hands (and paws) as they pose for the camera.
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[Formal Arrival of SpiRIT], October 29, 1963
Reproduction of photograph
From RITArc-0762, Box 509, RIT Archives
SpiRIT arrived at the local airport on October 29, 1963, where was is welcomed by the RIT community with a speech by then-President Mark Ellingson. From left to right: RIT student Roger Kramer, President Mark Ellingson, and student mascot Dave Page.
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SpiRIT the Tiger Takes a Bite, ca. 1963-64
Reproduction of digitized photograph
From RITArc-0074, Box 1, RIT Archives
SpiRIT gnaws on an old sneaker while one of his trained student handlers touches his back.
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[Bonding Time in The Library], ca. 1963-64
Reproduction of digitized photograph
From RITArc.0762, RIT Archives SpiRIT sniffs a student’s hand while in the downtown campus library on Spring Street.
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[SpiRIT in Ritter], 1963
Reproduction of photograph
From RITArc-0762, Box 509 RIT Archives
Caught in action, SpiRIT gleefully runs and slides across the ice in the Ritter-Clark Gymn at the Downtown Rochester RIT campus
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Official Mascot of R.I.T. SPIRIT, 1963
Vinyl wood, mixed media
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
This commemorative plaque was presented by the Zoological Society to RIT’s students, and contains Spirit’s birthday as well as what his name stands for- Student Pride in RIT.
RIT Reporter
RIT Grieves Loss of Mascot, 1964
Reproduction of newspaper
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
On October 2, 1964, RIT Reporter announced on the loss of SpiRIT. The young tiger was put to sleep to keep him from suffering of a pelvic constriction, a genetic defect which left him unable to relieve himself.
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT Mascot Destroyed Due To Illness, 1964
Reproduction of newspaper
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
This September 29th Democrat & Chronicle clipping covered the passing of 14-month-old SpiRIT, after he spent almost a full year as RIT’s first live tiger mascot.
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[I Liked Seeing Spirit’s Skin], n.d.
Paper & colored pencil
From RITArc-0035, Box 1, RIT Archives
A child’s artwork with written words stating that “they liked seeing Spirit’s skin” following an undated visit to RIT Archives.
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