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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.

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Figure 22. Mushroom Coral. Figure 23. Cup Coral. Figure 24. Branching Coral
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 22, 23, and 24 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 22 depicts mushroom coral. Figure 23 depicts cup coral. Figure 24 depicts branching coral.

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, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Corals
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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
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Figure 331. American Beaver
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 331 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a family of American beavers in a natural habitat.

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, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Beavers, Beavers--Habitat, Mammals
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Figure 118. Squash-bug. Figure 119. Colorado Beetle
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 118 and 119 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 118 depicts a squash-bug. Figure 119 depicts the growth phases of a Colorado beetle, including the eggs, larva, and adult.

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, Insects, Beetles
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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 421. Skull of a Carnivorous Animal. Figure 422. Skeleton of a Lion
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 421 and 422 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 421 depicts the skull of a carnivorous animal. Figure 422. depicts the skeleton of a lion.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, …
- 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, Lion
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Figure 93. Daddy-Long-Legs. Figure 94. Spider's Thread
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 93 and 94 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 93 depicts a daddy-long-legs. Figure 94 depicts spider's thread.

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, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Spiders, Arachnida
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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
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Figure 226. Loon
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 226 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a loon.

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, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Loons
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Figure 479. Monkey and Human Hands and Feet
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 479 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting (a) the hand and foot of a monkey and (b) the hand and foot of a human.

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, Mammals, Monkeys, Human beings
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Figure 341. Habitation of a Mole. Figure 342. Common Mole
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 341 and 342 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 341 depicts the habitation of a mole. Figure 342 depicts a common mole.

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, Mammals, Moles (Animals)
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Figure 472. Mandrill
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 472 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a mandrill.

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, Mandrill, Primates, Mammals, Monkeys
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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 190. Common Toad
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 190 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a common toad.

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, Toads
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Figure 49. Oyster. Figure 50. Scallop-shell
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 49 and 50 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 49 depicts a partly diagrammatic view of the soft parts of an oyster as they lie in their original situation, upon the left valve. Figure 50 depicts a…
- 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, Mollusks, Shells, Oysters, Scallops
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Figure 131. Silk-worm Moth and Cocoon. Figure 132. Cabbage Butterfly and Pupa
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 131 and 132 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 131 depicts a silk-worm moth and cocoon. Figure 132 depicts a cabbage butterfly and pupa.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, …
- 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, Insects, Butterflies, Moths
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Figure 65. Slug. Figure 66. Key-hole Limpet. Figure 67. Ear-shell. Figure 68. Cowry-shell
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 65, 66, 67, and 68 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 65 depicts a slug. Figure 66 depicts a key-hole limpet. Figure 67 depicts an ear-shell. Figure 68 depicts a cowry-shell.

Designed to give students…
- 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, Slugs (Mollusks), Shells, Limpets, Cowries, Abalones
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Figure 444. Claws Sheathed. Claws Extended. Figure 445. Tongue of a Carnivorous Animal
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 444 and 445 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 444 depicts two views of the claws of a carnivorous animal, (1) sheathed and (2) extended. Figure 445 depicts a highly-magnified view of the tongue of a…
- 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, Carnivorous animals
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Figure 277. Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Figure 278. Road Runner
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 277 and 278 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 277 depicts a yellow-billed cuckoo, also known as a rain crow or storm crow. Figure 278 depicts a roadrunner.

Designed to give students an understanding 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, Cuckoos, Roadrunner
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Figure 41. Clam-worm
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 41 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting (a) male and (b) female clam-worms at natural size.

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, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Worms
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Figure 405. Hunting the Bison
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 405 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology featuring a racist stereotypical representation of a Native American hunting a bison on horseback, as well as an inset illustration of a bison.

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, Mammals, American bison, Racism, Racism in textbooks, Stereotypes (Social psychology)
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Figure 73. Anatomy of a Cephalopod Mollusk, Squid. Figure 74. Pen, or Backbone of Squid. Figure 75. Squid, Atlantic
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 73, 74, and 75 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 73 depicts the anatomy of a squid, with view the tentacles, siphon, and gills, among other parts. Figure 74 depicts the pen, or backbone of a squid.…
- 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, Squids, Mollusks
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Figure 133. Saw-fly and Larva. Figure 134. Gall-fly
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 133 and 134 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 133 depicts a saw-fly and its larva. Figure 134 depicts a gall-fly.

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, Insects, Gall wasps, Sawflies
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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 128. Human Flea (Magnified)
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 128 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a magnified view of a human flea.

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, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Fleas

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