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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 105. Dragon-fly. Figure 106. Larva of Dragon-fly. Figure 107. May-fly
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 105, 106, and 107 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 105 depicts a dragon-fly. Figure 106 depicts the larva of a dragon-fly. Figure 107 depicts a may-fly, as well as the larva of a may-fly.

Designed to…
- 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, Dragonflies, Mayflies
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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
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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 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 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 54. Fresh-water Bivalve. Figure 55. Common Clam
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 54 and 55 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 54 depicts a fresh-water bivalve clam as it moves through sand. Figure 55 depicts a common clam, with the left valve and portion of mantle removed, showing…
- 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, Clams, Mollusks
Publications

Figure 144. Queen. Figure 145. Drone. Figure 146. Worker
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 144, 145, and 146 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 144 depicts a queen honeybee. Figure 145 depicts a drone honeybee. Figure 146 depicts a worker honeybee.

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, Invertebrates, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Bees, Honeybee
Publications

Figure 325. Pouched Gopher. Figure 326. Meadow Mouse. Figure 327. Deer, or White-footed Mouse
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 325, 326, and 327 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 325 depicts a pair of pouched, also known as pocket, gophers. Figure 326 depicts a meadow mouse. Figure 327 depicts a deer, or white-footed mouse.
…
- 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, Mice, Pocket gophers
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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 381. Dromedary
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 381 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a dromedary, also known as a Somali camel or an Arabian camel.

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, Camels, Mammals
Publications

Figure 315. Ai, or Three-toed Sloth
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 315 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting an ai, or three-toed sloth.

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, Bradypus, Sloths, Mammals
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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
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
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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
Publications

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
Publications

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
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
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Figure 227. Wandering Albatross
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 227 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a wandering albatross.

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, Wandering albatross
Publications

Figure 343. Star-nosed Mole. Figure 344. Colugo. Figure 345. Skeleton of a Bat
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 343, 344, and 345 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 343 depicts a star-nosed mole. Figure 344 depicts a colugo, also known as a flying lemur. Figure 345 depicts the skeleton of a bat.

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, Moles (Animals), Bats, Flying lemurs, Mammals
Publications

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
Publications

Figure 233. Snake-bird, or Water-turkey. Figure 234. Brown Pelican
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 233 and 234 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 233 depicts a snake-bird, also known as an anhinga or water-turkey. Figure 234 depicts a brown pelican.

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, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Anhinga, Pelicans
Publications

Figure 430. Otters
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 430 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting two otters in a natural habitat.

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

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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