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Pharmacy Class, U.S. Coast Guard Hospital Corps School

Date: 04 04 1943
Description: Students from the U.S. Coast Guard Hospital Corps School perform practical experiments for the chemistry phase of their course. The officer in charge of th...
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Washington Irving High School

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Description: A view down a wide corridor of Washington Irving High School, designed by the architect C.B.J. Snyder (1860-1945) and built in 1913.
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Washington Irving High School

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Description: Elevated view of the lunch room of Washington Irving High School, designed by the architect C.B.J. Snyder (1860-1945) and built in 1913. Lights hang from t...
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School House

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Description: Exterior view of a stone school house, including a covered entrance in front and a sidewalk around the building. Caption reads: "Old Stone School House, Wi...
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Empty Classroom

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of empty classroom of rural school. On the far left is a large, round, wood stove with decorative metal work.
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Miss Mason's School for Young Ladies

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Description: Exterior of Miss Mason's School for Young Ladies, designed by A. J. Davis and completed in 1856. The stone building features a porte cochère, sheltered ent...
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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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Washing Facility

Date: 1920
Description: View of a sink installed in a corner in a washroom at School #9. A mirror, towel rack, framed picture, and a row of mugs hang from walls surrounding the si...
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School Library

Date: 1920
Description: District school library with bookshelves along the walls near a window, and a table and chairs arranged in front of them.
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Hamburg District School Number 1

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of Hamburg District School Number 1 located in Erie County. A flag pole is standing in the school's front yard. There is also a pole on top o...
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Bench Work

Date: 1919
Description: View of a teacher watching over a group of male students as they practice woodwork at benches inside a classroom. The text on the blackboard hanging on the...
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Rural School Room

Date: 1919
Description: Interior view of a school room at Mohegan Lake Public School, filled with rows of desks, an organ, and several chalkboards. The text on the chalkboard read...
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Library Reading Room at Holy Angels School

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Description: Interior of the library reading room at Holy Angels School, established in 1924. A piano stands against the left wall, and busts, figurines, and bookshelve...
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Our Lady of Wisdom Academy

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Description: A view toward the back wall of a classroom at Our Lady of Wisdom Academy. A large case containing taxidermied birds and mounted butterflies takes up most o...
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Our Lady of Wisdom Academy

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a science classroom at Putnam Catholic Academy. Two chalkboards line the walls and stools stand at laboratory tables throughout t...
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Music Room at Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: A piano stands on a carpet among chairs and decorative plants inside a music room at the Academy of Jesus and Mary. Paintings and statues stand on the pian...
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Students Disembarking D-40 School Bus

Date: 1938
Description: Photograph of students disembarking an International D-40 school bus at Newcomb Central School. The students appear to be dressed for winter: coats, hats, ...
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Scene in a Velocipede Riding School, New York City

Date: 02 13 1869
Description: Engraved image of several men attempting to ride velocipedes in a large open, interior space. Many have fallen or are struggling with balance.

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