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Rush Rhees Library: Evans Lam Square
Based on the concept of a town square, Lam Square serves as a communal space for users to do research, collaborate on projects, explore new…
Rush Rhees Library: Barbara J. Burger iZone
iZone is a creative problem-solving space, program and community designed to empower students to explore and imagine ideas for social, cultural,…
Rush Rhees Library: Reserve Reading Room (1930)
The Reserve Reading Room provided study space for students using assigned course materials. From 1930 to 1970, the Reserve Reading Room was located on…
Rush Rhees Library: Staff spaces
Until the advent of digital materials, adding physical collections--primarily books and journals--required space for processing. From 1970 to 2007,…
Rush Rhees Library: Dedication (1970)
John Richmond Russell receives a commendation from University of Rochester president W. Allen Wallis as part of the dedication events for the Rush…
Rush Rhees Library: Reserve Reading Room (1970)
In 1970, the Reserve Reading Room was relocated to the ground floor of the Library. Between 1970 and 2018, the space evolved from a Reserve Reading…
Rush Rhees Library: Study Spaces (1970)
Stack and study spaces in the 1970 addition to Rush Rhees Library on level A and the third floor.
Rush Rhees Library: Floor plans (1970)
Floor plans showing the areas of the library after the construction of the addition to Rush Rhees Library. Note that at that time the floors were…
Rush Rhees Library: Handbook (1970)
To assist library users in finding their way around the newly opened library, this handbook was issued, and featuring a new logo for the library.
Rush Rhees Library: Rendering (circa 1968)
Rendering of the 1970 addition to Rush Rhees Library
Smash Patriarchy
"Smash Patriarchy" protest sign, University of Rochester, ca. 1977
Manuscript Volume 1:12. Description of an Indian council at Tonawanda by George Riley, October 1, 2, and 3, 1845<br />
Clipping from the Daily American, Rochester, v. 1 #249, (October 7, 1845).
Contemporary engraving of scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic (London), Feb. 10, 1872. "Scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre.
Program, Trial by Jury
[Program]. London: Royalty Theatre [April 1875]. Original production of Trial by Jury. Illustrated with caricatures of the players.
Program, Trial by Jury
[Program]. Boston: Globe Theatre, Nov. 28, 1876. Soldene English Opera Company in Trial by Jury. An early American production.
Souvenir Fan,  H.M.S. Pinafore
[Fan.] N.p., n.d., [1879]. The lithographed scene from H.M.S. Pinafore probably represents the Standard Theatre (New York) production.
Pocket knife, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Metal knife.] N.p., (ca. 1880). Handle with ship "H.M.S. Pinafore" on one side
Contemporary Print, "Jack" of George Grosssmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London Production
[Contemporary print]. Society (London) Supplement, Jan. 6, 1882. Portrait by "Jack" of George Grossmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London…
Ticket coupons, Savoy Theatre
Two Savoy Theatre ticket coupons, dated Jan. 10, 1882. Balcony seats no. 68 and 70 with diagram of theatre balcony seating on verso.
Cabinet photograph, Three Little Maids from School are We
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1885]. "Three Little Maids From School Are We."Sybil Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in the original…
[Condom packet]
[Condom packet]. The Mikado. N.p., n.d.
Political parody program,  The Mikado of Albany
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
Sculpture, Three Little Maids from School
[Cast metal sculpture]. N.p.: n.d. (ca. 1885). The title on the base reads "Three Little Maids From School."
Playset, The Mikado
[Playset for The Mikado]. Boston: Supplement to The Sunday Herald, Mar. 1, 1896. A juvenile theatre playset with scenery, principal characters and…
Indulgence Slip, Yeoman of the Guard
Indulgence slip announcing the substitution of Annie Cole for the indisposed Jessie Bond in the original production of The Yeomen of the Guard.
Lobby card, Romance de un Pirata
[Lobby card]. Designed for Romance de un Pirata (Mexican release of the 1982 Twentieth Century Fox film The Pirate Movie).The film was loosely based…
[Paper advertisement]
[Paper advertisement]. "The Crew of the Pinafore Buy Youngs Tobaccos and Cigars of Buttercup" (ca. 1879).
Sing Hey The Merry Maiden & The Tar
[Paper ephemera]. "Sing Hey The Merry Maiden &amp
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Large stock card overprinted with advertisement for wall papers (ca. 1879).
Button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum
[Button.] [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Metal button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum.
Button with relief figures of "Three Little Maids" based on photograph of Geraldine St. Maur, Geraldine Ulmar, and Kate Forster in the New York production of the Mikado
[Button]. [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Brass button with relief figures of the "Three Little Maids from School." Based on photograph of Geraldine St.…
Bill Robinson in Hot Mikado
[Periodical cover]. New York: Sunday News, June 18, 1939. Bill Robinson in Hot Mikado.
Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper
[Political parody.] Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper. London: James Henderson, Vol. X No. 485, Mar. 15, 1884."Companions in Arms."…
Autograph sentiment book, owned by Martha Colvin, 1845-49
Sentiment books were popular in the 19th century – a precursor to high school yearbooks and their personal messages from friends. Martha Colvin’s book…
Digital reproduction of daguerreotypes of Helen King Morgan, ca. 1858-1862.
Digital reproduction of daguerreotypes ofHelen King Morgan, ca. 1858-1862.
Reproduction of photograph of Beatrice Amaza Howard, ca. 1930.
Reproduction of photograph of Beatrice Amaza Howard, ca. 1930.
Digital reproduction of color negative of Marion Warren Fry,
Digital reproduction of color negative of Marion Warren Fry,
Employees of the Taylor Thermometer Works (George Sorg, William Busby, Elizabeth Patton, John Heberger, Ed Heberger), Rochester, New York, 1887.
Reproduction of a photograph of Employees of the Taylor Thermometer Works (George Sorg, William Busby, Elizabeth Patton, John Heberger, Ed Heberger),…
Boar's Head Dinner: Speakers
Telling the "Tale of the Boar" has been an annual ritual since at least 1982, but the records in the University Archives are incomplete for the full…
Boar's Head Dinner: Passing the Boar
In 1992, the custom of the "Passing of the Boar" was initiated for one Greek Life group to recognize another, was soon adopted as an award for one…
I Believe Anita Hill button
button supporting Anita Hill
Cyanotype [facsimile]. (L-R) Fred Beach, Edwin S. Gordon, May Bragdon, Helen Dutcher in Cutler Manufacturing Company office, Rochester, N.Y., September 5, 1890. <br />
Cyanotype [facsimile]. (L-R) Fred Beach, Edwin S. Gordon, May Bragdon, Helen Dutcher in Cutler Manufacturing Company office, Rochester, N.Y.,…
Photograph of Margaret Habein, Rochester, New York, ca 1955.<br />
When the College for Men and the College of Women merged in 1955, Margaret Habein’s position as Dean of the College for Women became superfluous. She…
Tower-Times, May 11, 1946.<br />
As the headline proudly trumpets, Dr. Kathrine Koller was the first woman to head a major academic department in the College of Arts and Sciences. It…
Program, The Mikado
Original production of The Mikado
A Parody on Patience
D. Dalziel. A Parody on Patience. N.p.: Privately published, n.d. [1881]. Illustrations by H.W. McVickar. One of a series of four parodies of…
Page 63 from the Daily American directory of the city of Rochester, for 1851-1852<br />
'This page from the 1851-52 Rochester city directory lists Daniel Anthony as an insurance agent at 9 Arcade Hall.
Page 76 from the Waite Brothers & Co.'s Rochester directory, 1866-67<br />
The 1866-67 Rochester city directory lists Lucy Anthony as living at 7 Madison Street, now 17 Madison Street.
Portrait of Henry R. Selden<br />
Henry R. Selden defended Susan B. Anthony at her trial for illegal voting.
Broadsheet advertising a talk by Susan B. Anthony<br />
The broadsheet is for an event held on Saturday, November 5, at Washington Hall.
Photograph of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton sitting at a table, February 15, 1892<br />
Susan B. Anthony wears an International Council of Women pin in this photograph with Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Portrait of Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901<br />
Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901, who was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rochester.
Rochester blue book, 1904<br />
The cover of the Rochester blue book (1904) and listing for the Anthonys.
Photograph of the banquet for the International Council of Women meeting in Berlin, 1904<br />
A large group of women are seated at the formal banquet at the 1904 International Council of Women meeting in Berlin, Germany. Susan B. Anthony is…
Photograph of Susan B. Anthony, Mary S. Anthony, and the officers of the NAWSA, 1905<br />
Susan B. Anthony sits in the center surrounded by Mary and the NAWSA officers. First row (seated) Harriet Taylor Upton (Treasurer), Anthony, Carrie…
In memoriam : Susan B. Anthony, February 15, 1820-March 13, 1906<br />
Program for Susan B. Anthony’s funeral held at Central Presbyterian Church in Rochester on March 15, 1906.
Portrait of Susan B. Anthony reading, 1905<br />
After her death, the photograph was designated by the NAWSA as the official portrait of Anthony and copies were sold to raise funds for the suffrage…
Advertisement for the Anthony souvenir spoon, 1898<br />
The advertisement for the Anthony souvenir spoon appeared on page 3 of the program for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Rochester 1848 Woman's Rights…
Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon<br />
The Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon was available in four styles: tea, coffee, orange, and bon-bon, with gilt or plain bowl.
Colorized postcard of Susan B. Anthony<br />
This colorized postcard contains both an image and a quote from Susan B. Anthony.
Portrait of Ida Wells Barnett<br />
Ida Wells Barnett was a friend of Susan B. Anthony and, when visiting in Rochester, stayed at the Anthony home.
Postcard, "Failure is impossible," Susan B. Anthony<br />
This postcard contains an image of Susan B. Anthony reading is titled, "Failure is impossible." The following quote says, "If I have lived to any…
Postcard of Susan B. Anthony without text<br />
This postcard contains an image of Susan B. Anthony and is otherwise blank.
Postcard, Miss Susan B. Anthony at 36 years<br />
A relatively young Susan B. Anthony looks out from this postcard, which includes no text.
Postcard, Miss Susan B. Anthony at her desk<br />
In this postcard, Susan B. Anthony is seated at her desk.
Postcard, Madison St. home of Miss Susan B. Anthony<br />
The Madison Street Rochester home of Susan B. Anthony is featured in this postcard. Ms. Anthony may be standing on the porch.
Postcard, birth place of Miss Susan B. Anthony<br />
This postcard features the Adams, Massachusetts birth place of Susan B. Anthony.
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