University Archives Photograph Collection
The University Archives Photograph Collection consists of prints and other photographic formats from various facets of campus throughout the University of Northern Iowa's history. The bulk of the collection pertains to the Iowa State Normal School, the Iowa State Teachers College, the State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa. A smaller number of materials relates to the surrounding community and region. Topics include athletics, campus activities, faculty and staff, campus buildings, student organizations, classes, and more. The collection ranges in date from c. 1869 to about the early to mid 2000s.
Material of the type found in this collection can also be found in print format in Special Collections & University Archives. For more information, see the finding aid for this specific collection.
Sub-Collections. Photographs are arranged by themes using the University Archives classification scheme:
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Speech & Debate Members 01
1930
A group of people in speech & debate standing outside near cars. Two men are shaking hands.
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Speech & Debate Members 02
1930
A group of people in speech & debate standing in winter coats. Two women in front are shaking hands.
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Speech & Debate Members 03
1930
Four men in speech & debate sitting in desks in a circle and chatting.
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Speech During Commencement Ceremony
1930
A man talking at a podium with graduates in front of him during a commencement ceremony.
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Spiral Staircase in Baker Hall
1938
A spiral staircase in Baker. The original sleeve included "Baker interior".
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Staircase in Bartlett Hall
1938
A staircase in Bartlett Hall. The original sleeve included "Bartlett (interior)".
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Standing Around a Table 01
1935
Six women standing around a table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Standing Around a Table 02
1935
Six women standing around a table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Standing in Uniform
1936
A football player standing on field in uniform. The original sleeve included "football individual action shots".
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Standing on a Sidewalk
1935
Two women standing on a sidewalk outside. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Standing Outside with Punch 01
1935
A group of women standing outside around a table with cups and a punch bowl on it.
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Standing Outside with Punch 02
1935
A group of women standing outside around a table with cups and a punch bowl on it.
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Stewart Cooper
1930
Stewart Cooper standing outside next to a building with a ladder leaning against it.
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Student Council Meeting 01
1940
Student Council gathered around a table and a woman on the right is writing. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Meeting 02
1940
Student Council gathered around a table. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Meeting 03
1940
Student Council gathered around a table looking at a piece of paper and a woman on the right is writing. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Member 01
1940
A man in Student Council sitting at a desk. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Member 02
1940
A man in Student Council sitting at a desk with a pen in hand. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Member 03
1940
A man in Student Council sitting at a desk with a pen in hand. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Council Members
1940
A woman and a man in Student Council sitting and looking at a program. The original sleeve included "Student Council".
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Student Measuring a Rat
1935
One woman is leaning on a table while measuring a rat and another woman is standing off to the right.
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Student on Diving Board 01
1930
A woman standing on a diving board. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Student on Diving Board 02
1930
A woman standing on a diving board. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Student on Diving Board 03
1930
A woman standing on a diving board. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Student Playing Instrument with Band
1930
A side view photo of a woman playing an instrument. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Student Playing the Tuba
1930
A woman playing the tuba. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Students at Desk Talking
1938
A man sitting at a desk with two people sitting in front of him. There is a poster hanging behind the man at the desk that reads "News Beat System". The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Students Attending Class 01
1935
A class of women sitting in two rows of desks and the professor standing off to the left.
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Students Attending Class 02
1935
A class of women sitting in two rows of desks and the professor standing off to the left.
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Students at the Washington Ball
1935
Two women sitting while two men stand behind them at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Students Checking In 01
1930
A woman sitting at a table handing something to a woman standing in front of her. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Checking In 02
1930
A woman sitting at a table handing something to a woman standing in front of her. A group of people are crowded around the table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Checking In 03
1930
A woman sitting at a table helping a woman standing in front of her. A group of people are crowded around the table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Decorate House for Homecoming
1951
A group of five men standing in front of a house decorated for homecoming.
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Students Hanging Out 01
1939
Four men sitting around a table and another man standing behind them. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Students Hanging Out 02
1939
Four men sitting around a table and another man standing behind them. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Students Hanging Out With Dog
1939
Four men sitting around a table and another man standing behind them. They are all looking at a dog laying on the table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Students in Front of a House Decorated for Homecoming
1951
A group of seven men standing and sitting in front of a house decorated for homecoming.
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Students Listening to Lecture 01
1940
A class of students sitting and watching professor write on the black board.
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Students Listening to Lecture 02
1940
A class of students sitting and watching professor who is standing at the front of the classroom.
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Students Registering for Classes
1935
A photo of staff sitting at a long table with students gathered around the table during registration.
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Students Sewing
1940
Two women sewing while another woman is sitting next to a mannequin with a dress on it.
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Students Watch Teacher Point at Artwork
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Students Writing on a Couch 01
1930
Three women sitting on a couch and writing on a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Writing on a Couch 02
1930
Three women sitting on a couch and writing on a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Writing on a Couch 03
1930
Three women sitting on a couch and writing on a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Students Writing on a Couch 04
1930
Three women sitting on a couch and writing on a piece of paper. Another woman is sitting in a chair with her back facing the camera. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Student Teacher Observations in Math
1935
A woman and two children standing at a chalk board while two women sit and watch.
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Student Teacher Observations in Reading
1935
A woman a child standing at a chalk board while two women and other children sit and watch.
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Student Teachers Watching a Teacher
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Study Area in Commons
1938
A study area with desks and tables in Commons. The original sleeve included "Commons".
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Studying a Paper 01
1940
Two women standing in front of a painting looking at a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Studying a Paper 02
1940
Two women standing in front of a painting looking at a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Styling Hair 01
1930
A woman brushing another woman's hair. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Styling Hair 02
1930
A woman brushing another woman's hair. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Swimming Pool in the East Gymnasium 01
1940
The swimming pool and bleachers inside of the East Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "Swimming Pool".
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Swimming Pool in the East Gymnasium 02
1940
The swimming pool and bleachers inside of the East Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "Swimming Pool".
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Swimming Pool in the East Gymnasium 03
1940
The swimming pool and bleachers inside of the East Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "Swimming Pool".
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Swimming Pool in the West Gymnasium 01
1935
The swimming pool inside the West Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "Swimming Pool".
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Swimming Pool in the West Gymnasium 02
1935
The swimming pool inside the West Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "Swimming Pool".
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Talking to a Class of Children 04
1938
A man looking at index card in front of a classroom of children.
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Teacher Pointing at a Graph
1935
A woman pointing at a graph with a ruler while students are watching.
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Teacher Pointing at Artwork
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Teacher Reading to a Class
1935
A woman standing and holding a book in front of a classroom full of students.
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Tea Time 01
1940
A woman sitting on a couch holding a tea cup while another woman pours a drink into a tea cup on a cart.
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Tea Time 02
1940
A woman sitting on a couch taking a cookie from another woman who is holding a plate of cookies.
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Tea with Miss Campbell
1930
Three women enjoying tea and sweets in Miss Campbell's office. The original sleeve included "Campbell, Miss, Office".
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The Dirty Thirty 01
1931
The Dirty Thirty posing in a group in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Dirty Thirty".
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The Dirty Thirty 02
1931
The Dirty Thirty group posing in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Dirty Thirty".
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The Entrance to the Press Prom
1930
The entrance decorations for the Press Prom. The original sleeve included "Press Prom".
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The Laundry Building 01
1937
The laundry building on campus. Four cars are parked in front and two men are standing near the building. The original sleeve included "Laundry (psychology)".
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The Laundry Building 02
1937
The laundry building on campus. Four cars are parked in front and two men are standing near the building. The original sleeve included "Laundry (psychology)".
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The May Queen's Throne
1930
A close up photo of the May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle of a group of people during May Day.
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The May Queen With a Group 01
1930
A close up photo of the May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle of a group of people.
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The May Queen With a Group 02
1930
A group of men and women standing in gymnasium with the May Queen and a child sitting on a platform in the middle.
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The May Queen With Her Court
1930
The May Queen is kneeling in front of a younger girl with a man standing behind the queen and the royal court in the back.
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The Old Administration Building
1940
An exterior photo of part of the Old Administration building. The original sleeve included "Old Administration ".
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Three Men Sitting at Table
1930
Three men sitting at a table and the man in the middle is writing in a book. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Three People in Winter Coats 01
1930
Two women and a man sitting on a bench with winter coats on. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Three People in Winter Coats 02
1930
Two women and a man sitting on a bench with winter coats on. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Three Students Sitting
1941
Three people sitting in chairs talking to someone off camera. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Three Women Laughing 01
1930
Three women sitting in chairs laughing. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Three Women Laughing 02
1930
Three women sitting in chairs laughing. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Three Women Posing
1930
Three women standing in a pose with one arm outstretched to the left. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Three Women Sitting at Table
1930
Three women sitting at a table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Three Women Sitting Together
1938
Three women sitting and staring to the left. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Trumpet Section During Band Practice
1930
The trumpet section playing their instruments in band. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Trumpet Section Performing
1941
Band members playing their instruments on stage. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Tuba Section
1930
The back view of a woman sitting with a tuba in her lap. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Tuba Section During Band Practice 01
1930
The tuba section playing their instruments in band. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Tuba Section During Band Practice 02
1930
The tuba section playing their instruments in band. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Tutor Tickler Clowns
1936
Two Tutor Ticklers dressed as clowns bending down holding a sign that says "1936 Tutor Ticklers."
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Tutor Tickler Dancing Couple
1930
A man and woman in Tutor Ticklers dancing while looking at each other.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing 01
1935
Tutor Ticklers performing on stage with small audience in the foreground watching.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing 02
1935
A big group of Tutor Ticklers in various costumes performing on stage with an audience in the foreground watching.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing With Orchestra
1935
Three Tutor Tickler women on stage performing with the orchestra in the foreground watching.
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Twin Dorm Room in Bartlett Hall
1937
A dorm room in Bartlett with two beds and a decorated desk in the middle. The original sleeve included "Bartlett".
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Two Couples at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples standing together talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Two Couples Posing at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples sitting and smiling at the camera at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Two Couples Sitting at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples sitting together talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Two Drum Majors
1940
Two women in marching band outfits holding batons. The original sleeve included "Drum Majors."
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Two Men Playing Cards
1930
Two men playing cards at a table. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Two Tutor Ticklers
1930
Two Tutor Ticklers women (one of their faces is blurred) with hands on knees and one with a pipe in her mouth.
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Two Women Sitting on Couch
1930
Two women sitting on a couch. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Using Sewing Machine 01
1930
A women working at a sewing machine. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Using Sewing Machine 02
1930
A women working at a sewing machine. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Viewing a Projector
1940
A student sitting at a desk while a man is standing and pointing a stick at a projected image.
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Viewing Artworks 01
1938
Two people looking at artwork hung on chalk boards. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Viewing Artworks 02
1938
Two people looking at artwork hung on chalk boards. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 8."
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Voting in an Election 01
1940
A man and woman sitting at a table with people surrounding them. One woman is putting a ballot in a box with a sign that says "vote here." The original sleeve included the word "Election."
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Voting in an Election 02
1940
A man and woman sitting at a table with people surrounding them. One woman is putting a ballot in a box with a sign that says "vote here." The original sleeve included the word "Election."
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Weighing a Rat 01
1935
A student looking at a rat on a scale with a shelf full of rats in rat cages behind him. The original sleeve included "RATS".
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Weighing a Rat 02
1935
A student looking at a rat on a scale with a shelf full of rats in rat cages behind him. The original sleeve included "RATS".
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West Gymnasium Locker Room
1940
The locker room inside of the West Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "West Gym".
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West Gymnasium Supply Room
1935
A supply room inside the West Gymnasium. The original sleeve included "West Gym".
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Window in Gilchrist Chapel
1940
A large window within Gilchrist Chapel. The original sleeve included "Gilchrist (Chapel)".
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Window inside Gilchrist Chapel
1940
A large window within Gilchrist Chapel. The original sleeve included "Gilchrist (Chapel)".
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Winter Exterior of the East Gym
1938
An exterior photo of the East Gym with snow on the ground. The original sleeve included "East Gym".
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Woman and a Baby Alligator
1939
A women standing near a sink with a baby alligator on it in the Greenhouse. The original sleeve included "Greenhouse Alligator".
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Woman Holding a Baby Alligator
1939
A women holding a baby alligator in the Greenhouse. The original sleeve included "Greenhouse Alligator".
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Woman Holding a Cello
1930
A woman holding a cello and another person near her. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Woman in Front of a Mirror
1940
One woman trying on a dress and standing in front of a three-way mirror while another woman is crouched down touching the hem of the dress. You can see the camera man in the mirror.
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Woman Playing French Horn
1930
A woman playing the French horn. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Woman Pointing to a Graph
1935
A woman pointing at a graph with a ruler while students are watching.
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Woman Sitting at Desk 01
1941
A woman sitting in a chair at a desk. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Woman Sitting at Desk 02
1941
A woman sitting at a desk writing something on a piece of paper. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 1."
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Woman Sitting at Table
1930
A woman sitting at a table looking out at a group of people in front of her. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Woman Sitting on Couch 01
1930
A woman sitting on a couch. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Woman Sitting on Couch 02
1930
A woman sitting on a couch. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Woman Smiling 01
1937
A woman sitting in a chair and smiling at the camera. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Woman Smiling 02
1937
A woman sitting in a chair and looking at the camera. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Woman Trying on a Dress 01
1935
One woman trying on a dress and standing in front of a three-way mirror while another woman is crouched down touching the hem of the dress.
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Woman Trying on a Dress 02
1935
One woman trying on a dress and standing in front of a three-way mirror while another woman is crouched down touching the hem of the dress.
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Woman Trying on a Dress 03
1940
A woman trying on a dress while another woman is measuring the under arm area.
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Woman Tuning a Violin
1930
A woman tuning her violin. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 5."
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Woman Working 01
1932
A woman wearing gloves and sitting at a table working on something. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Woman Working 02
1932
A woman wearing gloves and sitting at a table working on something. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Women Chatting in Bartlett Hall
1938
Six women sitting in the common area in Bartlett chatting. The original sleeve included "Bartlett".
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Women Holding College Flags
1940
Seven women holding flags with different college names on them. Two men are visibly holding up a black backdrop behind the women.
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Women in the Bartlett Hall Kitchen
1938
A group of six women in the Bartlett kitchen. One women is holding a tea pot, one is drinking from a glass, two are preparing food, and two are looking at vinyls. The original sleeve included "Bartlett (interior)".
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Women in the Gymnasium
1935
A large group of women standing in gymnasium and one woman is holding a basketball.
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Women Lounging in Bartlett Hall
1937
Two women sitting on a couch next to a fireplace in Bartlett. The original sleeve included "Bartlett".
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Women Playing Cards in Bartlett Hall
1937
A group of four women playing cards at a table in Bartlett. The original sleeve included "Bartlett".
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Women Putting Up Curtains
1940
One woman on a ladder holding curtain rod while another woman is holding the tails of the curtain.
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Women Sitting at Desks 01
1930
A class of women sitting in desks. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting at Desks 02
1930
A class of women sitting in desks. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting at Desks 03
1930
A class of women sitting in desks and looking at papers in front of them. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting at Desks 04
1930
A class of women sitting in desks and looking at papers in front of them. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting at Desks 05
1930
A class of women sitting in desks and looking at papers in front of them. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting in Bartlett Hall 01
1938
Four women sitting in chairs in a common area in Bartlett, one of whom is knitting. The original sleeve included "Bartlett".
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Women Sitting in Bartlett Hall 02
1938
Two women sitting and chatting in a Bartlett Hall common area. The original sleeve included "Bartlett (interior)".
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Women Sitting in Chairs 01
1930
A blury photo of a group of women sitting in chairs. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 02
1930
Two rows of women sitting in chairs in a classroom. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 03
1930
Two rows of women sitting in chairs in a classroom. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 6."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 04
1930
A group of women sitting in chairs. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 05
1930
A group of women sitting in chairs. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 06
1930
A class of women sitting in chairs. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Women Sitting in Chairs 07
1930
A class of women sitting in chairs. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 7."
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Women Staining and Sewing 01
1935
One woman is staining a wooden rocking chair and another woman is sewing a couch cushion.
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Women Staining and Sewing 02
1935
One woman is staining a wooden rocking chair and another woman is sewing a couch cushion.
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Women Standing Around a Table 01
1940
A group of four women standing around a table with candles. One of the women is holding a book.
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Women Standing Around a Table 02
1940
A group of four women standing around a table with candles. One of the women is holding a book.
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Women Standing Near Pool 01
1940
A group of women gathered around one women lying on the ground near the pool.
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Women Standing Near Pool 02
1940
Women swimmers in pairs of two have arms wrapped around each others' necks near the pool.
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Women Standing Outside of the Commons
1938
Two women standing outside of Commons looking at something off to the right of them. The original sleeve included "Commons".
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Women Wrestling
1940
A group of women in two rows watching two women wrestle on a mat in front of them. A coach on the left is writing on a notepad and another coach on the right is pointing at the two wrestlers.
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Woodworking Project 01
1938
A person working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 02
1938
A person working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 03
1938
A person working on a woodworking project as a women behind her watches. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 04
1938
A person working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 05
1938
A person working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 06
1938
A person working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 07
1938
Two women working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 08
1938
Two women working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 09
1938
A woman working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 10
1938
A woman working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 11
1938
A woman working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Woodworking Project 12
1938
A woman working on a woodworking project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 9."
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Workers on Typewriters
1936
Two women sitting and typing on typewriters and a man standing between them.
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Working on Art Project 03
1930
A woman with a hat on working on an art project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Working on Art Project 04
1930
A woman wearing a hat working on an art project. The original sleeve included "The Week's Activities 4."
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Working on a Sculpture
1935
A man working on a sculpture of a body. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Writing at a Table 01
1940
Two women sitting at a table and writing. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Writing at a Table 02
1940
Two women sitting at a table and writing. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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Writing at a Table 03
1940
A woman sitting at a table and writing. The original sleeve included "Nelson, Iowa."
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YMCA Members Playing Checkers
1931
Men in Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) playing checkers. The original sleeve included "YMCA & YWCA".
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YWCA Members
1931
A group of women in Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) sitting, talking, and holding tea cups. The original sleeve included "YMCA & YWCA".