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'This page from the 1851-52 Rochester city directory lists Daniel Anthony as an insurance agent at 9 Arcade Hall.
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…
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…
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…
![Program, Original production of Ruddigore, London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1887].](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/c79ee80f3dbc9afc9928c8040dcc04c9.jpg "Program, Original production of Ruddigore, London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1887].")
![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 />](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/01cb2ad01c14f44e4829910fd372ab34.jpg "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.,…
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…
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…
![[Untitled]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/d845fe7191de89947e6599a7065216b3.jpg "[Untitled]")
Reproduction of a photograph of Employees of the Taylor Thermometer Works (George Sorg, William Busby, Elizabeth Patton, John Heberger, Ed Heberger),…
Digital reproduction of color negative of Marion Warren Fry,
Reproduction of photograph of Beatrice Amaza Howard, ca. 1930.
Digital reproduction of daguerreotypes ofHelen King Morgan, ca. 1858-1862.
Sentiment books were popular in the 19th century – a precursor to high school yearbooks and their personal messages from friends. Martha Colvin’s book…
[Political parody.] Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper. London: James Henderson, Vol. X No. 485, Mar. 15, 1884."Companions in Arms."…
[Periodical cover]. New York: Sunday News, June 18, 1939. Bill Robinson in Hot 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.…
[Button.] [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Metal button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum.
![[Trade card]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/215cc56e89637a4ce563ad91c2d903d5.jpg "[Trade card]")
[Trade card]. Large stock card overprinted with advertisement for wall papers (ca. 1879).
![[Paper advertisement]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/a53850c6bd1ca56c353d59db15b78ee4.jpg "[Paper advertisement]")
[Paper advertisement]. "The Crew of the Pinafore Buy Youngs Tobaccos and Cigars of Buttercup" (ca. 1879).
[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…
Indulgence slip announcing the substitution of Annie Cole for the indisposed Jessie Bond in the original production of The Yeomen of the Guard.
[Playset for The Mikado]. Boston: Supplement to The Sunday Herald, Mar. 1, 1896. A juvenile theatre playset with scenery, principal characters and…
[Cast metal sculpture]. N.p.: n.d. (ca. 1885). The title on the base reads "Three Little Maids From School."
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
![[Condom packet]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/7f1b4ec3db5d1efa6b9e970b1d322b22.jpg "[Condom packet]")
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1885]. "Three Little Maids From School Are We."Sybil Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in the original…
Two Savoy Theatre ticket coupons, dated Jan. 10, 1882. Balcony seats no. 68 and 70 with diagram of theatre balcony seating on verso.
[Contemporary print]. Society (London) Supplement, Jan. 6, 1882. Portrait by "Jack" of George Grossmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London…
[Metal knife.] N.p., (ca. 1880). Handle with ship "H.M.S. Pinafore" on one side
[Fan.] N.p., n.d., [1879]. The lithographed scene from H.M.S. Pinafore probably represents the Standard Theatre (New York) production.
[Program]. Boston: Globe Theatre, Nov. 28, 1876. Soldene English Opera Company in Trial by Jury. An early American production.
[Program]. London: Royalty Theatre [April 1875]. Original production of Trial by Jury. Illustrated with caricatures of the players.
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic (London), Feb. 10, 1872. "Scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre.
Clipping from the Daily American, Rochester, v. 1 #249, (October 7, 1845).
Pages 225-240 (8"x 12")
The Oneidas, Onondagas, Tuscaroras, Cayugas, and Senecas were represented. Some 500 at the council of Indians.
Pages 391-394 (8"x 12 1/2")
![[Untitled]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/e58068b415c92bce0ba8c1828ecb9b70.jpg "[Untitled]")
To assist library users in finding their way around the newly opened library, featuring a new logo for the library.
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…
Stack and study spaces in the 1970 addition to Rush Rhees Library on level A and the third floor.
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…
John Richmond Russell receives a commendation from University of Rochester president W. Allen Wallis as part of the dedication events for the Rush…
Until the advent of digital materials, adding physical collections--primarily books and journals--required space for processing. From 1970 to 2007,…
The Reserve Reading Room provided study space for students using assigned course materials. From 1930 to 1970, the Reserve Reading Room was located on…
iZone is a creative problem-solving space, program and community designed to empower students to explore and imagine ideas for social, cultural,…
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…
Homerin's lecture, "Translating Islam," presents several views of Islam's creative diversity and culture, the origin and persistence of Western…
Opened in 1987, the Rossell Hope Robbins Library is a non-circulating medieval studies library at the University of Rochester. The Library contains…
Originally the Reserve Reading Room alumni who graduated before 1970 will remember spending hours in this space reading texts on reserve for class…
Described as a library space of the 21st century, the Gleason Library was dedicated November 2, 2007. Its design is based upon direct input from…
Designed to be a focal point of River Campus activity this brick crossway with trees, benches, lighting and landmark clock tower was dedicated in 2000…
Completed and dedicated as the Math-Science Tower in 1971, the eleven-story building was made possible by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation…
From its inception in 1930, this room has always been the main reading room of the Rush Rhees Library and a favorite for student study. Once housing…
For many years the Great Hall was the active hub of the library where the circulation desk and card catalog were located. It provided the only…
Opened in 1930 with the other original River Campus buildings, the Student Union was dedicated in honor of George W. Todd, 1860-1936, who first…
The Distinguished Scholar award recognizes doctoral alumni who have led distinguished careers in academia, private enterprise, public service and the…
The Charles Force Hutchison and Marjorie Smith Hutchison Medal is awarded to University of Rochester alumni in recognition of their outstanding…
The Eastman Medal was awarded for the first time in 2000, during the University’s sesquicentennial celebration.
The Frederick Douglass Medal is awarded by the University of Rochester and its Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies…
Awarded for teaching excellence in schools with undergraduate programs, the E.P. Curtis Award recognizes a record of distinguished teaching, typically…
Established to encourage excellence in the work of graduate students who assist undergraduate instruction, the E.P Curtis Award for Graduate Students…
Established in honor of Professor Ralph Helmkamp ’11, Professor of Chemistry, this award recognizes teaching excellence by a non-tenured member of the…
This award award recognizes University of Rochester faculty members who have provided outstanding guidance and mentorship to doctoral students at the…
The Riker Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching recognizes a faculty member who has excelled in graduate instruction, particularly in the…
