University of Colorado : Interiors, 1893-[1919]. 1893-[1919]

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University of Colorado : Interiors, 1893-[1919]. 1893-[1919]

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Interiors of class rooms, dormitories and dining rooms, including: a law lecture room; the math classroom of Professor Ira DeLong in Old Main; the German classroom of Professor Mary Rippon in Old Main; a Greek classroom in Old Main; framed photographs of the Boulder area and the University sent to the World Columbian Exhibit in 1893; the dining room in Cottage no. 1; a student's room in Cottage no. 2; 3 views of student rooms in Woodbury Hall; a physics lab with equipment.

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