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Gross Anatomy

Date: 1902
Description: Medical students dissect a cadaver at the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of Illinois. Surnames on the students' aprons include: Cor...
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Dissecting the Cadaver

Date: 1894
Description: Students surround a partially-dissected cadaver at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery.
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Operating Theater

Date: 1902
Description: Dr. Nicholas Senn demonstrates surgical techniques at Rush Medical College.
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International Scout Painted in University of Illinois Colors

Date: 1967
Description: Color advertising photograph of a 1967 International Scout pickup painted in the colors of the University of Illinois, apparently carrying college football...
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Anatomy Lab

Date: 1900
Description: Cadavers are laid out on gurneys in a sky-lit anatomy lab at Rush Medical College.
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International Model M Truck

Date: 1913
Description: Man seated in the driver's seat of an International Model M truck operated by the University of Chicago Press. The truck is parked outside of a brick build...
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Saint Viator College

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Description: View from porch of Saint Viator College across the common with a U.S. flag on a tall flagpole. The college was founded in 1865.
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Illinois State Normal University

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Description: View from a porch across the campus grounds of Illinois State Normal University, established in 1857. The castle-like building exhibits a tall tower to the...
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Knox College

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Description: Exterior of Knox College, established in 1837. In front of the college building, a flagpole stands in a stone base on the lawn.
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Saint Joseph's Academy

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Description: Exterior of Saint Joseph's Academy, founded and constructed in 1879. A fence surrounds the school grounds where a staircase leads to the main entrance. Ca...
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Northern Illinois State Normal School

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Description: A view of the Freshman Seat, consisting of stones mortared together, situated in a wooded area near a path at Northern Illinois State Normal School.
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University of Illinois

Date: 1900
Description: A view of three men sitting outdoors and reading on the Senior Bench at the University of Illinois. The seat is made of stone and "1900" is engraved into i...
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University of Illinois

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Description: A view of a tree-lined walkway at the University of Illinois. Groups and individuals, males and females, stroll or stand on the path.
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University of Chicago

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Description: View of the lounge in Ida Nayos Hall at the University of Chicago. A large tables sits in the middle of the room and upholstered chairs are arranged near ...
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Chapel Organ at the University of Chicago

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Description: View of a large, ornate organ inside a chapel at the University of Chicago. Below the organ pipes are pews and flags. The University was founded by John D....
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Rockford College Jane Adams Room

Date: 1914
Description: Unidentified woman seated in a wicker chair reading in the Jane Adams room at Rockford College. A walled-over fireplace is on the wall behind her, and an H...
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Rockford College Lawn

Date: 1914
Description: Two costumed dancers on the lawn at Rockford College.
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Rockford College Costumed Battle

Date: 1914
Description: Four costumed Rockford College students pose outdoors in mock battle on a lawn. Fighting roosters [?].
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Richard Ely and Staff in "Chicago Tribune"

Date: 11 08 1925
Description: A newspaper article in the "Chicago Sunday" tribune titled "Largest Staff of Its Kind in the World — At N.W.U." featuring a photograph of Richard Ely and h...
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Professor Hood of Rockford College

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Description: Professor Hood, head of the music department at Rockford College, leaning on a piano.

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