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Orchestra in front of King Chapel

photo of Orchestra in front of King Chapel

Cornell College orchestra before a concert or tour. Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

May Queen

photo of May Queen

May Queen standing in front of King Chapel. Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Activity

photo of Cornell Activity

Could be the performers at the freshman Talent Night or a drama production Date @1920

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Students on Campus

photo of Cornell Students on Campus

Female students walking by Old Sem science hall. Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Old Sem, Who am I?, Women

U.S. Bicentennial Celebration

photo of U.S. Bicentennial Celebration

Highlight celebration of US Bicentennial Celebration — picnic and community worship service at King Chapel … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, U.S. Bicentennial Celebration, Who am I?, Women

Alumni Gym

photo of Alumni Gym

Gathering at the Cornell College Alumni gym, which is now the McWethy Hall Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Graduation

photo of Cornell Graduation

Forming up the procession Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags College Hall, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Women’s Basketball Team

photo of Cornell Women's Basketball Team

In Alumni Gym – notice one pair of white shoes Date @1918

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?, Women

Orchestra Group

photo of Orchestra Group

King Chapel Date @1914

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Dance Class

photo of Dance Class

Inside Alumni Gym Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Students in Lab

photo of Cornell Students in Lab

Lab appears to be in lower floor of Aumni Gym. (McWethey Art) Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Girls Basketball Team

photo of Girls Basketball Team

Note trophy on ball, fashions, interior of Alumni Gym (Check ROYAL Purple for names of … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?, Women
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