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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…
iZone is a creative problem-solving space, program and community designed to empower students to explore and imagine ideas for social, cultural,…
The Reserve Reading Room provided study space for students using assigned course materials. From 1930 to 1970, the Reserve Reading Room was located on…
Until the advent of digital materials, adding physical collections--primarily books and journals--required space for processing. From 1970 to 2007,…
John Richmond Russell receives a commendation from University of Rochester president W. Allen Wallis as part of the dedication events for the Rush…
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…
Stack and study spaces in the 1970 addition to Rush Rhees Library on level A and the third floor.
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…
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.
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The Oneidas, Onondagas, Tuscaroras, Cayugas, and Senecas were represented. Some 500 at the council of Indians.
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Clipping from the Daily American, Rochester, v. 1 #249, (October 7, 1845).
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic (London), Feb. 10, 1872. "Scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre.
[Program]. London: Royalty Theatre [April 1875]. Original production of Trial by Jury. Illustrated with caricatures of the players.
[Program]. Boston: Globe Theatre, Nov. 28, 1876. Soldene English Opera Company in Trial by Jury. An early American production.
[Fan.] N.p., n.d., [1879]. The lithographed scene from H.M.S. Pinafore probably represents the Standard Theatre (New York) production.
[Metal knife.] N.p., (ca. 1880). Handle with ship "H.M.S. Pinafore" on one side
[Contemporary print]. Society (London) Supplement, Jan. 6, 1882. Portrait by "Jack" of George Grossmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London…
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]. London: Barraud, [1885]. "Three Little Maids From School Are We."Sybil Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in the original…
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
[Cast metal sculpture]. N.p.: n.d. (ca. 1885). The title on the base reads "Three Little Maids From School."
[Playset for The Mikado]. Boston: Supplement to The Sunday Herald, Mar. 1, 1896. A juvenile theatre playset with scenery, principal characters and…
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]. 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]. "The Crew of the Pinafore Buy Youngs Tobaccos and Cigars of Buttercup" (ca. 1879).
[Trade card]. Large stock card overprinted with advertisement for wall papers (ca. 1879).
[Button.] [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Metal button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum.
[Button]. [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Brass button with relief figures of the "Three Little Maids from School." Based on photograph of Geraldine St.…
[Periodical cover]. New York: Sunday News, June 18, 1939. Bill Robinson in Hot Mikado.
[Political parody.] Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper. London: James Henderson, Vol. X No. 485, Mar. 15, 1884."Companions in Arms."…
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 ofHelen King Morgan, ca. 1858-1862.
Reproduction of photograph of Beatrice Amaza Howard, ca. 1930.
Digital reproduction of color negative of Marion Warren Fry,
Reproduction of a photograph of Employees of the Taylor Thermometer Works (George Sorg, William Busby, Elizabeth Patton, John Heberger, Ed Heberger),…
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…
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…
Cyanotype [facsimile]. (L-R) Fred Beach, Edwin S. Gordon, May Bragdon, Helen Dutcher in Cutler Manufacturing Company office, Rochester, N.Y.,…
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…
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…
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…
'This page from the 1851-52 Rochester city directory lists Daniel Anthony as an insurance agent at 9 Arcade Hall.
The 1866-67 Rochester city directory lists Lucy Anthony as living at 7 Madison Street, now 17 Madison Street.
Henry R. Selden defended Susan B. Anthony at her trial for illegal voting.
The broadsheet is for an event held on Saturday, November 5, at Washington Hall.
Susan B. Anthony wears an International Council of Women pin in this photograph with Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901, who was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rochester.
The cover of the Rochester blue book (1904) and listing for the Anthonys.
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…
Susan B. Anthony sits in the center surrounded by Mary and the NAWSA officers. First row (seated) Harriet Taylor Upton (Treasurer), Anthony, Carrie…
Program for Susan B. Anthony’s funeral held at Central Presbyterian Church in Rochester on March 15, 1906.
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…
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…
The Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon was available in four styles: tea, coffee, orange, and bon-bon, with gilt or plain bowl.
This colorized postcard contains both an image and a quote from Susan B. Anthony.
Ida Wells Barnett was a friend of Susan B. Anthony and, when visiting in Rochester, stayed at the Anthony home.
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…
This postcard contains an image of Susan B. Anthony and is otherwise blank.
A relatively young Susan B. Anthony looks out from this postcard, which includes no text.
In this postcard, Susan B. Anthony is seated at her desk.
The Madison Street Rochester home of Susan B. Anthony is featured in this postcard. Ms. Anthony may be standing on the porch.
This postcard features the Adams, Massachusetts birth place of Susan B. Anthony.