Students study in Hawley Library at the New York State College for Teachers (now the University at Albany) downtown campus. The library in Hawley Hall was dedicated as the Thomas E. Dewey Library for Public Affairs and Policy on September 8, 1988, named after the former New York State Governor.
In this image from the 1986 Torch yearbook from the State University of New York at Albany, students demonstrate at the State Capitol against apartheid and racism in South Africa.
Faculty member Albert N. Husted in his military uniform. Husted was an 1855 graduate of the New York State Normal School. He was a Lieutenant and subsequently promoted to Captain in the Union Army during the Civil War. Husted served in the Normal School Company of the 44th New York Volunteers, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps.
Residents who lived in Alumni Residence Halls during the 1936-1937 school year pose for this photograph reproduced from the 1937 Pedagogue, the yearbook of the New York State College for Teachers (now the University at Albany) .
New York State Normal College, the cast of The Rivals performed by students in 1911. In 1915, the College became only the third school in the U.S. to grant academic credit for courses in dramatics.
Harvey Milk, University at Albany Class of 1951, pictured in 1951 New York State College for Teachers yearbook. Milk was a politician and became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. He was assassinated on November 27, 1978.
Kate Stoneman, Class of 1866, and later teacher of penmanship at the New York State Normal College. In 1886, Stoneman is admitted to the New York State bar after successfully lobbying the Legislature and the Governor to have women admitted to the bar. She later became the first female lawyer in New York. In 1898, while still teaching at NYS Normal College, Stoneman becomes first women to earn a law degree from Albany Law School.
Photograph of the stained glass window created in memory of Francesca Martinez, teacher of Romance languages at the New York State College for Teachers (now the University at Albany), and donated by the Spanish Club. The Chapman Glass Company in Albany designed and built the window.
Agnes Futterer, Class of 1916 and later Professor of Theatre, New York State College for Teachers, with, from left, students Arthur Lennig (BA '54, MA '56) and Donald Duclos (BA '54, MA '55), ca. 1955.
Vincent O'Leary, Acting President from 1977?1978 and President from 1978?July 31, 1990, poses for a portrait. During O'Leary's administrations, the institution was named State University of New York at Albany from August 1962?fall 1986 and the University at Albany, SUNY starting in the fall of 1986 and continuing.
New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller talks to State University of New York at Albany students on the uptown campus. Surrounded by a crowd, including students and reporters, Governor Rockefeller holds a bullhorn to be heard. Nelson A. Rockefeller was Governor of New York State from 1959 to 1973 and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968.
Graduates of the Educational Opportunities Program from the Class of 1974 from the State University of New York at Albany pose in Assembly Hall at the Campus Center.
U.S. President Bill Clinton attends a rally in support of the gubernatorial candidacy of New York Governor Mario Cuomo with sophomore student Daniel Baich at the University at Albany. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
Groundbreaking for the State University of New York at Albany's campus. Pictured from the left are: Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson , Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, State University of New York President Thomas H. Hamilton, State University of New York at Albany President Evan R. Collins.
Photograph of an 1884 architectural drawing of the New York State Normal School's (now the University at Albany) Willett Street building. The building served as the School's home until it burned to the ground on January 6, 1906.
A photograph of the painting "View of State Street," by John Wilson (watercolor on paper), depicting urban life on this busy major street of Albany, New York, circa 1848. The painting is in the collection of the Albany Institute of History and Art. Restricted: Property of the Albany Institute of History and Art. Permission to reproduce must be secured from the Albany Institute of History and Art.
Muhammad Ali, on a lecture tour of the country, plays "Chopsticks" on a piano keyboard at the University at Albany. Ali was on his way to a press conference held prior to the lecture.
Superintendent of Public Instruction and Principals of the State Normal Schools of New York including seated from left: Dr. James M. Milne (Oneonta), Dr. E.A. Sheldon (Oswego), Dr. Andrew S. Draper (Albany), Dr. William J. Milne (Albany), Dr. Charles D. McLean (Brockport). Standing from left: Dr. Fox Holden (Plattsburg), Dr. John M. Milne (Geneseo), Dr. F.S. Capen (New Paltz ), Dr. J.M. Cassety (Buffalo), Dr. F.J. Cheeney (Cortland), Dr. T.B. Stowell (Potsdam), Dr. F.B. Palmer (Fredonia)
New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller talks to State University of New York at Albany students on the uptown campus. Surrounded by a crowd, including students, Governor Rockefeller holds a bullhorn to be heard. Nelson A. Rockefeller was Governor of New York State from 1959 to 1973 and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968.
Photograph of an etching of the home of the New York State Normal School (now the University at Albany) from 1849-1885, which stood at the corner of Lodge and Howard Streets.
Eleanor Roosevelt with State University of New York at Albany President Evan R. Collins (right) and two students. Roosevelt was in Albany to participate on a panel discussion entitled "How the United States can Best Influence the World Against Communism." The Forum of Politics sponsored the discussion held at Page Hall.
Photograph of postcard of the New York State Normal College (now the University at Albany's downtown campus). The school was named the New York State Normal College from 1890-1914. Pictured are the three initial buildings on the campus which opened in 1909. From left are Husted Hall, Draper Hall, and Hawley Hall.
Aerial photograph of the University at Albany's downtown campus. On the back of the photograph the following is written: "Taken for the World's Fair exhibit."
Photograph of image of the New York State Normal College (now the University at Albany's downtown campus). The school was named the New York State Normal College from 1890-1914. Pictured are the three initial buildings on the campus which opened in 1909. From left are Husted Hall, Draper Hall, and Hawley Hall.
Unidentified students of the Class of 1963 being greeted by people, possibly family members, during an event associated with commencement at the State University of New York at Albany. This image appeared on the cover of the Summer 1963 issue of the Alumni Quarterly.
Vincent O'Leary, Acting President from 1977-1978 and President from 1978-July 31, 1990, stands in front of the large fountain on the Uptown Campus. The small fountain and the Campus Center are in the background as well as some students. During O'Leary's administrations, the institution was named State University of New York at Albany from August 1962-Fall 1986 and the University at Albany, SUNY starting in the fall of 1986 and continuing
New York State College for Teachers (now the University at Albany) students Dorothy De Cicco, '52 (representing Gamma Kappa Phi), Joan Reilly, '53 (representing Chi Sigma Theta), John Stevenson, '51 (representing Sigma Lambda) and David Wetherby, '51 (Potter Club) follow student tradition and meet at the statue of Minerva, then in Draper Hall. Minerva is one of the symbolic figures of the school.