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Women Astronomers

Date: 1880
Description: Maria Mitchell, first woman astronomer in the United States at Vassar College.
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Female Pharmacy Students

Date: 1915
Description: A professor checks the progress of several female students in a pharmaceutical laboratory course.
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NY College of Pharmacy Faculty

Date: 1886
Description: Portraits of several New York College of Pharmacy faculty members from 1886: W. DeF Day, P.W. Bedford, C.F. Chandler, C.W. Parsons, Joseph Schrenk.
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NY College of Pharmacy Officers

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Description: Officers of the New York College of Pharmacy: George Masey (VP), John Caswell (VP), Samuel Fairchild (President), Horatio Fraser (Treasurer), J.N. Hegeman ...
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Elizabeth Wickenden

Date: 1960
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Professor Elizabeth Wickenden, professor of urban studies and technical consultant on public social policy to the Nationa...
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IH Truck Dealer Sleeping with Dormiphone

Date: 1959
Description: International Harvester truck dealer Vern Netteschiem listening to recorded truck specifications while he sleeps. The Dormiphone was a clock-controlled tap...
Manuscript

College of Pharmacy Membership Request

Date: 03 19 1874
Description: A written request for membership for Charles H. Klippert and Philip Kuhles into the College of Pharmacy in New York.
Manuscript

Letter of Reccommendation of Mr. P.H. White

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Description: A letter of recommendation of P.H. White for election to membership to a College. It is signed by David Hays and Geo. Close.
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Mud Fight at Cornell University

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Description: View of a mud fight at Cornell University, which opened in 1868. A group of men struggle in the mud.
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Girl with School Pennant

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Description: A girl holds a large school pennant that reads, "Vassar," a college that was founded in 1861.
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Columbia University

Date: 1906
Description: Slightly elevated view of St. Paul's Chapel and the surrounding buildings. The structure features a Classical-style porch, columns, pediment, and dome. Arc...
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New York University

Date: 1890
Description: View toward the library's facade, taken from a path leading to the stone and brick building. Two paths intersect the main path and trees and shrubbery line...
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Vassar College

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Description: View across lawn toward the campus art museum. Large arched windows run along the facade, and the main entrance is nestled into a corner tower. The brickwo...
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Columbia University

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Description: An aerial view of the campus and stadium. The stadium is in the foreground and steps lead up to several Pantheon-like buildings, including St. Paul's Chape...
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Columbia University

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Description: View of a campus walkway with individuals walking along the pathway between stone and brick buildings.
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Columbia University

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Description: The Alma Mater statue in front of the main library. Both the building and statue have features of the Classical style, including a laurel wreath and decora...
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Columbia University

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Description: A view of the campus sundial, which sits in a spacious outdoor area. Its main parts include a large stone sphere and stone base.
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New York University

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Description: A view of the campus, taken from a high vantage point. A tree-lined pathway dominates the foreground and a path intersects it. People walk on the main pa...
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College of Mt. St. Vincent

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Description: Aerial view of the campus, with the largest brick and stone buildings in the center. Trees border the structures and people are walking on paths or playing...
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Reading Room at the College of Mount Saint Vincent

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Description: Interior of the reading room at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1847. Bookshelves line the walls and a...

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