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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 230. Wilson's Tern. Figure 231. Arctic Skua. Figure 232. Great Black-backed Gull
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 230, 231, and 232 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 230 depicts a Wilson's tern. Figure 231 depicts an Arctic skua, also known as a parasitic jaeger. Figure 232 depict a great black-backed gull.
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- 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, Terns, Parasitic jaeger, Gulls
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Figure 255. Bob-white, or American Partridge. Figure 256. Ruffed Grouse
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 255 and 256 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 255 depicts a bob-white, or American partridge. Figure 256 depicts a ruffed grouse.

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, Ruffed grouse, Partridges
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Figure 139. Digger Wasp. Figure 140. Common Wasp, or Hornet. Figure 141. Bumble-bee
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 139, 140, and 141 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 139 depicts a digger wasp. Figure 140 depicts a common wasp, or hornet. Figure 141 depicts a bumble-bee.

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, Wasps, Hornets, Bumblebees
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Figure 78. Fish-louse. Figure 79. Fresh-water Shrimp. Figure 80. Lepidurus couesii
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 78, 79, and 80 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 78 depicts a fish-louse, with view of the grapple, neck, and egg masses. Figure 79 depicts a fresh-water shrimp, as it swims in the water. Figure 80…
- 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, Shrimps, Crustacea
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Figure 120. Bark-borer. Figure 121. Weevil. Figure 122. June-bug
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 120, 121, and 122 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 120 depicts a bark-borer. Figure 121 depicts a weevil, also known as a beetle. Figure 122 depicts a june-bug, with view of how the membranous wings…
- 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, Beetles
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Figure 180. Fishing-frog
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 180 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a fishing-frog.

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, Fishes
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Figure 283. Night-hawk. Figure 284. Whip-poor-will
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 283 and 284 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 283 depicts a nighthawk. Figure 284 depicts a whip-poor-will.

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, Birds, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Nighthawks, Whip-poor-will
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Figure 182. Proteus. Figure 183. Menobranchus. Figure 184. Mud Eel
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 182, 183, and 184 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 182 depicts a proteus, a type of aquatic salamander also known as an olm. Figure 183 depicts a menobranchus, a type of aquatic salamander also known…
- 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, Eels, Olm, Necturus
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Figure 123. Larva. Figure 124. Buffalo-bug
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 123 and 124 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 123 depicts the larval stage of a may-beetle or june-bug. Figure 124 depicts assorted views of a buffalo-bug.

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, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Larvae, Insects--Larvae, Buffalo-bug
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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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Figure 321. Jack Rabbit. Figure 322. Guinea Pig
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 321 and 322 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 321 depicts two jack rabbits. Figure 322 depicts a guinea pig.

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, Jackrabbits, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Mammals
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Figure 420. Musk Ox
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 420 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a musk ox.

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, Muskox, Mammals, Mammals
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Figure 298. Cross-bill. Figure 299. Song-sparrow
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 298 and 299 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 298 depicts a pair of crossbills. Figure 299 depicts a song sparrow.

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, Crossbills, Song sparrow
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Figure 477. Chimpanzee
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 477 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a chimpanzee.

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, Primates, Mammals, Chimpanzees, Apes
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Figure 125. Hessian-fly. Figure 126. Mosquito. Figure 127. Maggot of House-fly
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 125, 126, and 127 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 125 depicts a Hessian fly, or barley midge, with enlarged views of the larval and pupa stages. Figure 126 depicts a mosquito, with view of a raft 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, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Mosquitoes, Hessian fly, Housefly
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Figure 461. Common Hair Seal
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 461 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a common hair seal.

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, Seals (Animals)
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Figure 473. Proboscis Monkey. Figure 474. Sacred Monkey
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 473 and 474 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 473 depicts a proboscis monkey, also known as a long-nosed monkey. Figure 474 depicts a sacred monkey. The accompanying text describes the honor accorded…
- 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, Monkeys, Primates, Racism, Racism in textbooks, Stereotypes (Social psychology)
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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
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Figure 52. Hammer-oyster. Figure 53. Mussel
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 52 and 53 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 52 depicts a hammer-oyster. Figure 53 depicts the foot and byssus of a mussel.

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, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Oysters, Mussels, Mollusks
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Figure 86. Cray-fish, or River Lobster
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 86 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a cray-fish, or river lobster.

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, Animals, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Crayfish, Lobsters, Crustacea
Publications

Figure 300. Scarlet Tanager. Figure 301. Shrike, or Butcher-bird
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 300 and 301 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 300 depicts a scarlet tanager. Figure 301 depicts a shrike, also known as a butcherbird.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, P…
- 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, Scarlet tanager, Shrikes
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Figure 84. Pill-bug. Figure 85. Beach-flea
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 84 and 85 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 84 depicts a pill-bug, also known as a woodlouse. Figure 85 depicts a beach-flea.

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, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Wood lice (Crustaceans), Talitridae, Crustacea
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Figure 200. Iguana. Figure 201. Southern Chameleon
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 200 and 201 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 200 depicts an iguana. Figure 201 depicts a Southern chameleon.

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, Reptiles, Lizards, Iguanas, Chameleons
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Figure 438. Marten, or Sable. Figure 439. Wolf
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 438 and 439 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 438 depicts a marten, also known as a sable. Figure 439 depicts a pack of wolves.

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, Mammals, Wolves, Sable
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Figure 56. Razor-clam Shell. Figure 57. Razor-clam. Figure 58. Ship-worm
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 56, 57, and 58 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 56 depicts a razor-clam shell. Figure 57 depicts a razor-clam. Figure 58 depicts a ship-worm, with view of the siphons, elongated body, and rudimentary…
- 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, Clams, Mollusks, Razor clams, Shipworms, Shells

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