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US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.20 · Stuk · 1994 November 10
Part of Academic Affairs records

Judith Parkas, the Executive Vice President of FIT’s union, discusses her many roles at FIT. In addition to her union work, Parkas was a professor of Biology and Physical Anthropology as well as the project director of the Tech Prep Grant. Over the years, she helped develop and evolve FIT’s curriculum. She discusses the inception of the union and their early contentions with the Board of Trustees. There were also initial difficulties in unifying adjunct and full-time faculty, but Parkas emphasizes how the inclusivity of the union has been hugely beneficial in affecting change at the institution. She discusses how contracts have evolved to be more effective over time, especially thanks to Lou Stoller. She mentions affiliate unions such as the New York State United Teachers union and how FIT’s supportive working conditions have led to low turnover. Parkas talks about the school’s founding around the time of the G.I. Bill, and Shirley Goodman’s lasting legacy at FIT. While FIT’s deep connection with the city and the fashion industry has remained, the student body has become increasingly diverse and international over time. Parkas briefly discusses the differences between the Board of Trustees and the Educational Foundation. Parkas then discusses the development of a 4-year program at FIT, and goes on to describe the Tech Prep Grant that FIT procured from Cauley-Perkins. This program has allowed FIT to implement preparatory curriculum for mid-range high schoolers as well as secure summer employment. Parkas mentions distinguished alumni, and a couple fond memories of her own at FIT. She finishes the interview with a run down of her political involvement around the city.

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US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.5 · Stuk · 1994 November 1
Part of Academic Affairs records

Newton Everett Godnick, 18 year Chair of the Fashion Buying and Merchandising Department (FBM) at the time of this interview, discusses his introduction to the school and its close-knit nature. He describes the 1965 groundbreaking for new buildings and various delays in their construction. He goes on to comment on how the student body and departments have evolved over the years in positive and negative ways. He mentions FIT’s former dress code and then goes into the history of the buying and merchandising department. He describes the development of the four year program and effects of the 1970s recession. Godnick then details close relationships with the industry, distinguished alumni, and how the Fashion Buying and Merchandising Department (FBM) Industry Advisory Board has affected his department’s curriculum. He discusses the social unrest of the 1960s and 1970s and how FIT changed over those years. Finally, he discusses the formation of the UCE Union and its positive effect on FIT’s standard of education.

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US NNFIT SC.214.4.6 · folder · 1944-1979
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains correspondence, 8 x 10 black and white photographs of designer portraits and ensembles by the designers, and biographies of winning designers. Designers photographed include: Mollie Parnis, Halston, Trigere, David Evans, Calvin Klein, Adrian, Arnold Scaasi, Anna Potok, John Weitz, Thomas Brigance, Sydney Wragge, Bill Blass, and Willi Smith.

July 27-28, 1998
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.715 · folder · 1998
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on skirts and black and white photos of ensembles by Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, and Calvin Klein.

1992 April
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.325 · folder · 1992
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on French, American and Italian fashion designers and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Calvin Klein, Josie Natori and one 8x10" black and white photo of lingerie by Josie Natori.

1993 January
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.368 · folder · 1993
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on hits and misses of 1992 and reproductions of sketches, with press releases attached, of ensembles by Givenchy, Nina Ricci, Christian Lacroix, Pierre Cardin and photocopies of sketches and photos, with press releases attached, of ensembles by Christian Lacroix, Eric Javits, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Anne Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, Oscar de la Renta, Adrienne Vittadini, Adolfo, Go>Silk, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Christian Lacroix, Nina Ricci, and Pierre Cardin.

May 6-7, 1995
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.511 · folder · 1995
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on American menswear and black and white photocopies of photos of menswear by Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, J.O.E., DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Joseph Abboud, Andrew Fezza, and Donna Karan.

January 24-25, 1998
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.686 · folder · 1998
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on the little black dress and color and black and white photos by Bill Blass, Joan Halpern, Oscar de la Renta, Isabel Toledo and Calvin Klein.

CFDA Press Kit 1984
US NNFIT SC.214.4.274 · folder · 1984
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains press releases, 15 8x10 black and white photographs of Giorgio Armani, Issey Miyake, Perry Ellis, and Bruce Weber, and biographies of designers, for Armani, Miyake, Weber, Diane DeWitt, and Perry Ellis, and a press kit for Calvin Klein containing 6 8x10 black and white photographs, press releases, and biographies.

1991 December
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.309 · folder · 1991
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on tradition versus the avant garde and black and white photos of ensembles by Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Bill Blass, Norma Kamali and Christian Lacroix, and Carolina Herrera.

September 9-10, 1995
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.533 · folder · 1995
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on the little black dress and black and white photos of ensembles by Calvin Klein, Escada, Liz Claiborne, Oscar de la Renta, and Christian Lacroix.

November 5-6, 1994
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.479 · folder · 1994
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on silhouettes and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Carolina Herrera, John Rocha, Yves Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein.

1992 May
US NNFIT SC.214.1.1.332 · folder · 1992
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and Calvin Klein and black and white photocopies of photos of dresses by Calvin Klein and black and white photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent.