Colleges (COL)

This University of Northern Iowa collection contains photographs of colleges and departments throughout the history of the institution. It is a sub-collection of the larger University Archives Photograph Collection.

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Marionettes Class 01

1944

Two women paint marionette heads. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Marionettes Class - View Book, 1944 - Re-take - by Rose K. Hughes".
Marionettes Class 02

1944

Two women paint marionette heads. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Marionettes Class - View Book, 1944 - Re-take - by Rose K. Hughes".
Marionettes Class 03

1944

Two women string a marionette together. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Marionettes Class - View Book, 1944 - Re-take - by Rose K. Hughes".
Marionettes Class 04

1944

An instructor leads four other women in making marionettes.The original description of the photo negative strip included "Marionettes Class - View Book, 1944 - Re-take - by Rose K. Hughes".
Using Loom Machines

1943

Women using loom machines in a classroom.
Animal Drawings 01

1940

Three drawings; two are of squirrels and one has two four-legged animals.
Animal Drawings 02

1940

Three drawings; one of a rat, one of a cat, and one of a bear.
Art Class

1940

Two women standing in front of bowls. One woman is cutting something while the other is looking at something in her bowl. A third woman is sitting to the right.
Art Class Drawings

1940

Multiple drawings hanging on a board.
Assembling a Curtain

1940

A woman on a ladder holding curtain rod while another woman is holding the tails of the curtain.
A Student Writing

1940

A woman writing at a desk.
Baritone Section

1940

Students playing the trombone and tuba during band practice.
Building Drawing

1940

Two drawings of a brick building.
Clara Mae Rath with a Canoe 01

1940

Clara Mae Rath standing next to a canoe holding a wooden paddle. The original sleeve included "Rath, Clara Mae".
Clara Mae Rath with a Canoe 02

1940

Clara Mae Rath standing with her hand on her hip next to a canoe holding a wooden paddle. The original sleeve included "Rath, Clara Mae".
Closed Vanity

1940

A vanity without a mirror with the middle drawer closed.
Dresser

1940

A photo of a dresser.
Dyeing Process

1940

Three women dunking fabric in different bowls filled with dyed liquid. There is a sign on the black board that says "Dyeing Process."
Electrical Activity 01

1940

A group of people gathered around a table doing an electrical experiment.
Electrical Activity 02

1940

A group of people gathered around a table doing an electricity activity.
Electrical Lab

1940

A man and a woman working in a lab with electrical outlets.
Flute Section

1940

Three students playing the flute during band practice.
Forming Faces From Clay 01

1940

Two women creating faces out of clay.
Forming Faces From Clay 02

1940

Two women creating faces out of clay.
Group Photo on Stage

1940

A large group of people in the department of music sitting on stage.
Holding a Rat

1940

A woman picking up a rat.
Learning from a Projector

1940

A student sitting at a desk looking at a piece of paper while a man is standing and pointing a stick at a projected image.
Measuring a Rat

1940

One woman is leaning on a table while measuring a rat and another woman is standing off to the right.
Men in Front of Laboratory Building

1940

A group of five men standing in front of the Laboratory building.
Motorbike Driving Lesson 01

1940

Two men help two boys and a dog get ready to ride a motorbike. There is a car behind them and snow on the ground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Short Course Safety Ed. Winter `40".
Motorbike Driving Lesson 02

1940

Two men help two boys and a dog get ready to ride a motorbike. There is a car behind them and snow on the ground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Short Course Safety Ed. Winter `40".
Motorbike Driving Lesson 03

1940

Two men help two boys get ready to ride a motorbike. There are two cars behind them and snow on the ground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Short Course Safety Ed. Winter `40".
Motorbike Driving Lesson 04

1940

Two men help two boys get ready to ride a motorbike. The boy in front holds a small dog. There are two cars and buildings behind them with snow on the ground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Short Course Safety Ed. Winter `40".
Motorbike Driving Lesson 05

1940

Two men help two boys get ready to ride a motorbike. The boy in front holds a small dog. There are two cars and buildings behind them with snow on the ground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Short Course Safety Ed. Winter `40".
Music Class 01

1940

A classroom full of women holding music books.
Music Class 02

1940

A classroom full of women watching a person holding a music book walk in front.
Music Lesson

1940

A man talking to a woman who is holding a conducting baton.
Music Students in Formal Wear

1940

A group of three men and three women sitting around a table in formal wear.
Painting By Ahrens

1940

A painting of flowers signed by "AHRENS".
Painting Stamps

1940

Two women using small paint rollers to roll paint on to stamps.
People Eating a Meal

1940

Four women and one man sitting at a table about to eat a meal.
Petting a Rat

1940

A woman petting a rat.
Practicing Violin

1940

A class of students standing and playing the violin while the professor stands and watches.
Preparing to Eat a Meal 01

1940

Four women and one man sitting at a table about to eat a meal.
Preparing to Eat a Meal 02

1940

Four women and one man sitting at a table about to eat a meal.
Sewing Class

1940

Two women sewing while another woman is sitting next to a mannequin with a dress on it.
Student at a Desk

1940

A man sitting at a desk in classroom with another man standing next to him.
Students Listening to Lecture 01

1940

A class of students sitting and watching professor write on the black board.
Students Listening to Lecture 02

1940

A class of students sitting and watching professor who is standing at the front of the classroom.
Students Looking at Pictures 01

1940

Two women sitting in chairs looking at a stack of papers.
Students Looking at Pictures 02

1940

Two women sitting in chairs looking at a stack of papers.
Students Painting on Easels

1940

Two women sitting outside and painting on easels.
Students Painting Outside

1940

Two women sitting outside and painting on easels.
Students Sewing

1940

Two women sewing while another woman is sitting next to a mannequin with a dress on it.
Students Working in a Lab

1940

Three women in a lab working on things.
Tapestry and Ceramics

1940

Two ceramics on a table with a tapestry hung behind them.
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.
Tea Time 02

1940

A woman sitting on a couch taking a cookie from another woman who is holding a plate of cookies.
Two Bed Frames 01

1940

A photo of two bed frames.
Two Bed Frames 02

1940

A photo of two bed frames.
Two Chairs

1940

A photo of two chairs.
Vanity

1940

A vanity without a mirror with the middle drawer open.
Viewing a Projector

1940

A student sitting at a desk while a man is standing and pointing a stick at a projected image.
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.
Woman Posing with a Book 01

1940

A woman sitting in a chair holding a book.
Woman Posing with a Book 02

1940

A woman sitting in a chair holding a book.
Woman Reading a Book 01

1940

A woman sitting in a chair with a book on her lap.
Woman Reading a Book 02

1940

A woman sitting in a chair holding a book.
Woman Trying on a Dress 03

1940

A woman trying on a dress while another woman is measuring the under arm area.
Woman with a Pillow

1940

A woman putting a pillow case on a pillow.
Woman with a Vacuum

1940

A woman hooking the vacuum bag on the vacuum.
Women Carpenters 01

1940

Women working on carpentry projects in a workshop. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Burrell in snowbank", "snowbank", "Women carpenters", and "H.G. Palmer".
Women Carpenters 02

1940

A woman in a dark dress working on short boards in a workshop. There is also a man with his back to the camera in the background. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Burrell in snowbank", "snowbank", "Women carpenters", and "H.G. Palmer".
Women Carpenters 03

1940

A woman in glasses hammering two boards together. She is also pictured in nit_1033. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 04

1940

To the left, a woman in glasses works on a carpentry project. The blurred background to the right shows another workroom. She is also pictured in nit_1032. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 05

1940

A woman wearing a patterned dress works on a carpentry project at a worktable, others visible behind her. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 06

1940

A woman wearing a patterned dress works on a carpentry project at a worktable, others visible behind her. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 07

1940

Approximately seven women in a workroom. At the foreground, two smile while working on a project. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 08

1940

A woman in glasses wearing a dark dress crouches down to carve a section of a board using a hand saw. She is also pictured in nit_1038. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 09

1940

A woman in glasses wearing a dark dress crouches down to carve a section of a board using a hand saw. There are other women in the backgroudn. She is also pictured in nit_1038. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 10

1940

Women work on carpentry projects in a workshop. At the foreground, two women hold a board steady while the one on the left cuts with a hand saw. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 11

1940

Women work on carpentry projects in a workshop. In the foreground, one woman puts together a box. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women Carpenters 12

1940

A blank photo. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Woman carpenters".
Women in Art Class 01

1940

A woman pouring something into a can.
Women in Art Class 02

1940

Two women standing behind a table holding unknown objects.
Women Preparing a Meal 01

1940

A group of five women preparing a meal at a dining room table.
Women Preparing a Meal 02

1940

A group of five women preparing a meal at a dining room table.
Women Putting Up Curtains

1940

One woman on a ladder holding curtain rod while another woman is holding the tails of the curtain.
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.
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.
Women Working in a Kitchen 01

1940

Two women preparing food in a kitchen.
Women Working in a Kitchen 02

1940

Two women preparing food in a kitchen.
Wooden Table

1940

A photo of a table with foldable leaf-ends.
Woodworking Projects

1940

Two students working on woodworking projects.
Working on Art Project 01

1940

Two men standing next to a table working on a project.
Working on Art Project 02

1940

Two men standing next to a table working on a project.
Working on Woodworking Projects

1940

A classroom of students working on woodworking projects.
Journalism Class at Holst Printing 01

1939

Members of a journalism class go into the Holst Printing Co. building. The original description of the photo negative strip included "To be Made: 1) Old Gold sales 2) Old Gold typists 3) HS Pub. class, Spring 1939, 4) Journalism class at [Holst's], Spring 1939 5) Workers at women's dorm; Pat McN."
Journalism Class at Holst Printing 02

1939

Members of a journalism class observe printing machinery in the Holst Printing Co. building. The original description of the photo negative strip included "To be Made: 1) Old Gold sales 2) Old Gold typists 3) HS Pub. class, Spring 1939, 4) Journalism class at [Holst's], Spring 1939 5) Workers at women's dorm; Pat McN."
Journalism Class at Holst Printing 03

1939

Members of a journalism class observe a man operating printing machinery in the Holst Printing Co. building. The original description of the photo negative strip included "To be Made: 1) Old Gold sales 2) Old Gold typists 3) HS Pub. class, Spring 1939, 4) Journalism class at [Holst's], Spring 1939 5) Workers at women's dorm; Pat McN."
Journalism Class at Holst Printing 04

1939

Members of a journalism class observe printing machinery in the Holst Printing Co. building. The original description of the photo negative strip included "To be Made: 1) Old Gold sales 2) Old Gold typists 3) HS Pub. class, Spring 1939, 4) Journalism class at [Holst's], Spring 1939 5) Workers at women's dorm; Pat McN."
Journalism Class at Holst Printing 05

1939

Members of a journalism class observe printing machinery in the Holst Printing Co. building. The original description of the photo negative strip included "To be Made: 1) Old Gold sales 2) Old Gold typists 3) HS Pub. class, Spring 1939, 4) Journalism class at [Holst's], Spring 1939 5) Workers at women's dorm; Pat McN."
1937 Journalism II Class

1937

A Journalism II class standing together. The original sleeve included "Journalism II".
1936 Journalism II Class

6-1936

A Journalism II class standing on stairs in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Journalism II".
1936 Journalism I Class 01

1936

A Journalism I class standing on stairs in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Journalism I".
1936 Journalism I Class 02

1936

A Journalism I class standing on stairs in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Journalism I".
1936 Journalism I Class 03

1936

A Journalism I class standing on stairs in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Journalism I".
1936 Journalism I Class 04

1936

A Journalism I class standing on stairs in front of a building. The original sleeve included "Journalism I".
Caged Rats

1935

Two rats in a cage. The original sleeve included "RATS".
Injecting a Rat

1935

Two men holding a rat and one is putting a syringe in the rat. The original sleeve included "RATS".
Rat on Man's Shoulder

1935

A man with a rat on his shoulder. The original sleeve included "RATS".
Spring O' the Year 01

1935

An actress performs in the play Sping O' the Year. She is also pictured in nit_1009. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 02

1935

An actress performs in the play Sping O' the Year. She is also pictured in nit_1008. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 03

1935

An actress and actor perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 04

1935

An actress and actor perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 05

1935

An actress and actor perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 06

1935

Two actors perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 07

1935

Cast members perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 08

1935

Cast members perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 09

1935

Three actresses perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 10

1935

An actress performs in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 11

1935

An actor and actress perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
Spring O' the Year 12

1935

Two actresses perform in the play Spring O' the Year. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Spring of the year".
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.
Students Attending Class 01

1935

A class of women sitting in two rows of desks and the professor standing off to the left.
Students Attending Class 02

1935

A class of women sitting in two rows of desks and the professor standing off to the left.
Students in a Lab

1935

A classroom of students working in a lab.
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".
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".
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.
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.
Women Staining and Sewing 01

1935

One woman is staining a wooden rocking chair and another woman is sewing a couch cushion.
Women Staining and Sewing 02

1935

One woman is staining a wooden rocking chair and another woman is sewing a couch cushion.
Women Using Looms Machines

1935

Women using loom machines in a classroom.
Women Eating

1931

Four women sitting at a dining room table eating a meal.
Studying Journalism in Seerley Hall Library 01

1930

A man studying journalism in the library in Seerley Hall. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Journalism class (two individuals)".
Studying Journalism in Seerley Hall Library 02

1930

A woman studying journalism in the library in Seerley Hall. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Journalism class (two individuals)".
Tap Dance Class 01

1930

Maude Moore leading a tap dance class in a gym. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Basketball, Lil Dresser, Tap dance class, Maude Moore, Tap Dance class, Maude Moore".
Tap Dance Class 02

1930

One woman leading a Tap Dance class for about twenty men, who are lined up and stepping forward. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Basketball, Lil Dresser, Tap dance class, Maude Moore, Tap Dance class, Maude Moore".
Tap Dance Class 03

1930

Maude Moore leading a tap dance class in a gym. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Basketball, Lil Dresser, Tap dance class, Maude Moore, Tap Dance class, Maude Moore".
Tap Dance Class 04

1930

A group of men learning in a tap dance class. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Basketball, Lil Dresser, Tap dance class, Maude Moore, Tap Dance class, Maude Moore".

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