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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 247. Wood Ibis. Figure 248. Great Blue Heron
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 247 and 248 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 247 depicts a wood ibis, more commonly known as a wood stork. Figure 248 depicts a great blue heron.

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, Wood stork, Storks, Great blue heron
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Figure 195. Boa anaconda. Figure 196. Coral Snake
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 195 and 196 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 195 depicts a boa anaconda. Figure 196 depicts the head of a coral snake.

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, Snakes, Reptiles, Anaconda, Coral snakes
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Figure 245. Purple Gallinule. Figure 246. Coot
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 245 and 246 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 245 depicts a purple gallinule, also known as a yellow-legged gallinule. Figure 246 depicts a coot.

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, Coots
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Figure 308. Duck-bill
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 308 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a duck-billed platypus.

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, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Mammals, Platypus
Publications

Figure 375. Babirusa Hog. Figure 376. Hippopotamus
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 375 and 376 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 375 depicts a babirusa hog, also known as a deer-pig. Figure 376 depicts a hippopotamus.

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, Hippopotamus, Swine
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Figure 44. Polyzoon. Figure 45. Section Through Brachiopod
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 44 and 45 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 44 depicts a polyzoon with its tentacles expanded. Figure 45 depicts a cross-section view of a brachiopod, showing anatomical peculiarities.

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, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Brachiopoda
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Figure 87. Hermit-crab (Reduced). Figure 88. Zoea of Crab (Magnified)
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 87 and 88 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 87 depicts a hermit-crab. Figure 88 depicts the zoea, i.e. larval stage, in the development of a crab.

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, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Hermit crabs, Crabs, Crustacea
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Figure 370. Zebra. Figure 371. Peccary
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 370 and 371 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 370 depicts a zebra. Figure 371 depicts a peccary, also known as a javelina or skunk pig.

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, Zebras, Swine, Collared peccary, Mammals
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Figure 90. Itch-mite. Figure 91. Western Cattle-tick. Figure 92. Scorpion
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 90, 91, and 92 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 90 depicts an itch-mite. Figure 91 depicts a Western cattle-tick. Figure 92 depicts a scorpion.

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, Mites, Ticks, Scorpions, Arachnida
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Figure 289. Nest of Sociable Weaver-bird. Figure 290. Sociable Weaver-bird. Figure 291. Cow-bird
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 289, 290, and 291 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 289 depicts the nest of a sociable weaver. Figure 290 depicts a sociable weaver. Figure 291 depicts a cowbird.

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, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Weaverbirds, Cowbirds
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Figure 261. Passenger Pigeon
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 261 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a passenger pigeon.

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, Passenger pigeon, Pigeons
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Figure 323. Porcupine, Europe. Figure 324. Jumping Mouse
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 323 and 324 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 323 depicts a European porcupine. Figure 324 depicts a jumping mouse.

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, Porcupines, Jumping mice, Mice, Mammals
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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
Publications

Figure 402. Jersey. Figure 403. Ayrshire. Figure 404. Bison
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 402, 403, and 404 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 402 depicts a Jersey cow. Figure 403 depicts an Ayrshire cow. Figure 404 depicts a bison.

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, Cows, Cattle, Bison
Publications

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
Publications

Figure 311. Kangaroo
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 311 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a kangaroo.

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, Kangaroos, Marsupials, Mammals
Publications

Figure 456. Lynx. Figure 457. North Atlantic Walrus. Figure 458. Canine Teeth and Under Jaw of Walrus
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 456, 457, and 458 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 456 depicts a lynx. Figure 457 depicts a North Atlantic walrus. Figure 458 depicts the canine teeth and under jaw of a walrus.

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, Lynx, Walrus
Publications

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
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 351. Skull of a Sperm Whale. Figure 352. Baleen
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 351 and 352 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 351 depicts the skull of a sperm whale. Figure 352 depicts the filter-feeding system inside the mouth of a baleen whale.

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, Whales, Mammals
Publications

Figure 216. Alligator
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 216 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting an alligator.

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, Alligators
Publications

Figure 292. Raven. Figure 293. Blue Jay
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 292 and 293 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 292 depicts a raven. Figure 293 depicts a blue jay.

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, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Blue jay, Ravens
Publications

Figure 210. Hawk-billed Turtle. Figure 211. Soft-shelled Turtle
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 210 and 211 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 210 depicts a hawk-billed turtle. Figure 211 depicts a soft-shelled turtle.

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, Turtles
Publications

Figure 235. Cormorant
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 235 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a cormorant.

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, Cormorants

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