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This digital collection features selected chemistry sets, molecular models, and science kits used for both instruction and play, all primarily from the mid-20th century. Some of these objects were previously on display in the Institute's museum as part of the Science at Play exhibition. Materials in this collection also include lecture notes, such as Louis Pasteur’s on stereochemistry, as well as letters between scientists concerning the state of scientific education.

Publications

Figure 336. Southern Fox Squirrel. Figure 337. Flying-squirrel
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 336 and 337 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 336 depicts a Southern fox squirrel. Figure 337 depicts a flying-squirrel.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Squirrels, Flying squirrels, Mammals
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Figures 17-19. The Several Stages in the Development of the Jelly-fish
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 17, 18, and 19 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. depicting several stages in the development of jelly-fish. Figure 17 depicts the hydra-like stage. Figure 18 depicts a later-stage of the hydra-like stage.…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Jellyfishes
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Figure 69. Shells used for Ornaments
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 69 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting an assortment of shells commonly used as ornaments or decoration.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Shells
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Figure 185. Tiger Salamander. Figure 186. Newt
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 185 and 186 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 185 depicts a tiger salamander. Figure 186 depicts a newt.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Tiger salamander, Newts, Amphibians
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Figure 95. Geometrical Spider. Figure 96. Nest of the Mygale
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 95 and 96 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 95 depicts a geometrical spider. Figure 96 depicts the nest of a Mygale spider, also commonly known as a Trapdoor Spider.

Designed to give students an…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Spiders, Arachnida
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Figure 412. Gnu. Figure 413. Gemsbok
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 412 and 413 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 412 depicts a gnu. Figure 413 depicts a gemsbok, also known as a gemsbuck or South African oryx.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Mammals, Gnus, Gemsbok
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Figure 170. Cobbler-fish. Figure 171. Mackerel
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 170 and 171 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 170 depicts a cobbler-fish. Figure 171 depicts a mackerel.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Fishes, Mackerels
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Figure 236. Goosander. Figure 237. Eider Duck
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 236 and 237 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 236 depicts a pair of goosander, also known as common merganser. Figure 237 depicts an eider duck, also known as Cuthbert's duck or Cuddy's duck.

Designed…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Ducks
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Figure 72. Devil fish, or Poulpe
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 72 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a devil fish or poulpe, a species of ray most common in the Mediterranean Sea.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Mobulidae
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Figure 197. Sea Snake. Figure 198. Rattlesnake. Figure 199. Skull of Rattlesnake, Showing Fangs
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 197, 198, and 199 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 197 depicts a sea snake. Figure 198 depicts a rattlesnake. Figure 199 depicts a rattlesnake skull, showing fangs.

Designed to give students an…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Snakes, Rattlesnakes, Reptiles
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Figure 452. Puma
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 452 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a puma in a natural habitat.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Puma, Mammals
Publications

Figure 319. Northern Hare. Figure 320. Gray Rabbit
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 319 and 320 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 319 depicts a Northern hare. Figure 320 depicts a gray rabbit.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Hares, Rabbits, Mammals
Publications

Figure 28. The Norwegian Crinoid, or Stone-Lily
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 28 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a Norwegian crinoid, also known as a stone-lily.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Crinoidea
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Figure 466. Ruffled Lemur. Figure 467. Marmoset
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 466 and 467 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 466 depicts a ruffled [ruffed] lemur. Figure 467 depicts a marmoset.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Marmosets, Lemurs, Mammals, Primates
Publications

Figure 161. Diagrammatic View of Circulation of Fish
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 161 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a diagrammatic view of the circulatory system of a fish.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Fishes, Cardiovascular system, Blood--Circulation
Publications

Figure 395. Giraffe. Figure 396. Giraffe's Head from the Back. Figure 397. Head of a Giraffe
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 395, 396, and 397 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 395 depicts a giraffe. Figure 396 depicts a giraffe's head from the back. Figure 397 depicts the head of a giraffe, showing tongue.

Designed to give…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Giraffe, Mammals
Publications

Figure 129. Larva, Pupa, and Adult Clothes Moth. Figure 130. Tent Caterpillar
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 129 and 130 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 129 depicts a clothes moth as larva, pupa, and adult. Figure 130 depicts a tent caterpillar as eggs, larva, and the imago stage of metamorphosis.

Designed…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Clothes moths, Tent caterpillars
Publications

Figure 453. Jaguar. Figure 454. Head of Jaguar. Figure 455. Cat
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 453, 454, and 455 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 453 depicts a jaguar. Figure 454 depicts the head of a jaguar. Figure 455 depicts a domestic cat.

Designed to give students an understanding of the…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Cats, Jaguar, Mammals
Publications

Figure 390. Reindeer. Figure 391. Hoof of Reindeer (Closed and Open)
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 390 and 391 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 390 depicts a reindeer pulling a man in a sled. Figure 391 depicts closed and open views of a reindeer's hoof.

Designed to give students an understanding…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Reindeer, Mammals
Publications

Figure 285. Belted King-fisher. Figure 286. Great-crested Fly-catcher
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 285 and 286 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 285 depicts a belted king-fisher. Figure 286 depicts a great crested flycatcher.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Belted kingfisher, Flycatchers
Publications

Figure 386. Fallow Deer
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 386 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a fallow deer.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms of nature:…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Deer, Fallow deer, Mammals
Publications

Figure 29. Starfish
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 29 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a starfish.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms of nature: the…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Starfishes
Publications

Figure 384. Llama. Figure 385. Foot of Llama
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 384 and 385 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 384 depicts a llama. Figure 385 depicts the foot of a llama.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Llamas, Mammals
Publications

Figure 253. Oyster-catcher. Figure 254. Golden Plover
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 253 and 254 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 253 depicts an oystercatcher. Figure 254 depicts a golden plover.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Golden plovers, Oystercatchers
Publications

Figure 427. Black Bear. Figure 428. Grizzly Bear
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 427 and 428 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 427 depicts a black bear. Figure 428 depicts a grizzly bear.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Bears, Grizzly bear, Mammals, Mammals

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