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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 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
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Figure 451. Leopard
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 451 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a leopard.

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, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Leopard, Mammals
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Figure 449. Tiger. Figure 450. Lion
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 449 and 450 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 449 depicts a tiger. Figure 450 depicts a lion.

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, Tiger, Lion, Mammals
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Figure 441. Jackal. Figure 442. Fox
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 441 and 442 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 441 depicts a jackal. Figure 442 depicts a fox.

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, Jackals, Foxes, Mammals
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Figure 434. Mink. Figure 435. Weasel in Summer. Figure 436. Weasel in Winter
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 434, 435, and 436 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 434 depicts a mink. Figure 435 depicts a weasel in summer. Figure 436 depicts a weasel in winter.

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, Weasels, Minks, Mammals
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Figure 431. Skunk
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 431 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a skunk.

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, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Skunks, Mammals
Publications

Figure 425. Skeleton of a Bear. Figure 426. Views of Bear's Jaws
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 425 and 426 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 425 depicts the skeleton of a bear. Figure 426 depicts various views of a bear's jaws, including (a) side view of the upper jaw, (b) top view of the lower…
- 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, Mammals
Publications

Figure 423. Raccoon-fox. Figure 424. Raccoon, or Common "Coon"
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 423 and 424 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 423 depicts a raccoon-fox. Figure 424 depicts a raccoon, or common "coon."

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, Raccoon, Mammals
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Figure 393. Musk Deer. Figure 394. Skeleton of a Giraffe
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 393 and 394 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 393 depicts a musk deer. Figure 394 depicts the skeleton of a giraffe.

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, Musk deer, Deer, Giraffe, Mammals
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Figure 398. Giraffes Feeding
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 398 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting giraffes feeding.

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, Giraffe, Mammals
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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 388. Roebuck. Figure 389. Wapiti
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 388 and 389 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 388 depicts a roebuck, also known as a male roe deer. Figure 389 depicts a wapiti, or elk.

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, Deer, Elk, Roe deer, Mammals
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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 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 364. One-horned Rhinoceros (India). Figure 365. Two-horned Rhinoceros (Africa)
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 364 and 365 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 364 depicts a one-horned rhinoceros (India). Figure 365 depicts a two-horned rhinoceros (Africa).

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, Rhinoceroses, Mammals
Publications

Figure 355. Skeleton of a Manatee. Figure 356. Skeleton of a Whale
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 355 and 356 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 355 depicts the skeleton of a manatee. Figure 356 depicts the skeleton of a whale.

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, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Whales, Manatees, Mammals
Publications

Figure 354. Manatee
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 354 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a manatee.

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, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Manatees, Mammals
Publications

Figure 353. Right Whale
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 353 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a right whale, also known as a black whale.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals…
- 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, Whales, Right whales, Mammals
Publications

Figure 31. Sea Urchin. Figure 32. Sea-otter
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 31 and 32 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 31 depicts a sea urchin. Figure 32 depicts a sea-otter, viewed from the lower side.

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, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Sea urchins, Sea otter
Publications

Figure 30. Basket-fish
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 30 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a basket-fish.

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
Publications

Figure 312. Nine-banded Armadillo. Figure 313. Three-banded Armadillo. Figure 314. Pichiciago [Pichiciego]
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 312, 313, and 314 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 312 depicts a nine-banded armadillo. Figure 313 depicts a three-banded armadillo. Figure 314 depicts a pichiciago [pichiciego], also known as a pink…
- 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, Armadillos, Mammals
Publications

Figure 309. Porcupine Ant-eater. Figure 310. Opossum
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 309 and 310 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 309 depicts a porcupine ant-eater. Figure 310 depicts an opossum.

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, Marsupials, Opossums, Short-beaked echidna, Mammals
Publications

Figure 275. Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Figure 276. Toucan, South America
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 275 and 276 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 275 depicts an ivory-billed woodpecker. Figure 276 depicts a South American toucan.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popula…
- 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, Woodpeckers, Toucans
Publications

Figure 282. Resplendent Calurus. Male and Female
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 282 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting male and female Resplendent calurus.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two…
- 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
Publications

Figure 269. Great-horned Owl
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 269 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a great-horned owl.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms of…
- 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, Owls

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