A portrait of John M. Sayles, Pd.B., Acting President of the New York State College for Teachers from 1939-March 1, 1943 and President from March 1, 1943-March 10, 1947. In the bottom margin is the caption, "JOHN M. SAYLES, President 1939-1947."
A collection of portraits featuring (left to right, top to bottom) Oliver Arey, Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from December 2, 1864-January 8, 1867; Joseph Alden, President of the (New York) State Normal School from April 3, 1867-May 23, 1882; Edward P. Waterbury, A.M., Ph.D., President of the (New York) State Normal School from June 22, 1882-August 8, 1889; and William J. Milne, M.S., Ph.D., LL.D., President of the (New York) State Normal School (and then the New York State Normal College) from October 29, 1889-September 4, 1914. Each of the four photographs have the following descriptive information in the bottom margin(s): the gentleman's name, his title, and his dates of service.
A portrait of Samuel B. Woolworth, LL.D., Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from September 20, 1852-February 1, 1856 and Acting Principal from Febrary 19, 1867-April 3, 1867. In the bottom margin is the caption, "SAMUEL B. WOOLWORTH, Principal 1852-1856."
A portrait of John W. Jennings, New York State College for Teachers, Class of 1949. Jennings attended the college with the support of the GI Bill as a WWII Veteran. Jennings served as president of the Inter?Group Council, a local group advocating better racial and religious relations. It is believed that Jennings was the first African American president of the Student Council, also called the Student Association.
Major Frederick W. Crumb, New York State College for Teachers, Class of 1930 and World War II veteran. During the war, Crumb served in the Education Branch, Moral Services Division in Army Service Forces.
A photograph of a painted portrait of David Perkins Page, founding Prinicipal of the State Normal School, serving from December 13, 1844-January 1, 1848.
A portrait of David H. Cochrane, A.M., Ph.D., Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from February 25, 1856-December [2?], 1864. In the bottom margin is the caption, "DAVID H. COCHRANE, Principal 1856-1864."
A portrait of Emma E. Jarvis, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. On the reverse is photograph 20038, a portrait of M. E. Towsend, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. Written on the original is "Emma E. Jarvis, Class of 1863" and "6154, Students from way back when, class picture 1800's."
Joseph B. Fryer, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. Written in the top margin is "Joseph B. Fryer Class of 1863." Written in the bottom margin and crossed out is "Students (from way back when) pictures (both sides)." On the reverse is photo # 20041.
A portrait of M. E. Towsend, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. On the reverse is photograph 6154, a portrait of Emma E. Jarvis, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. Written on the original is "M.E. Townsend Class of 1863" and "#20038."
Marthaette Moak, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. Written in the margins is "Marthaette Moak, Class of 1863," and "Students from way back when, class portraits, 6157." On the reverse is photograph 20040, a portrait of Sophia E. Young, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863.
A portrait of Sophia E. Young, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863. Written in the margins of the original is "#20040" and "Sophia E. Young, Class of 1863," and "Young." On the reverse is photograph 6157, a portrait of Marthaette Moak, New York State Normal School, Class of 1863.
A portrait of Frone J. Whitney (Mrs. George M. Knapp), State Normal School, Class of 1876. The portrait has the information "Bowman Northville, N.Y." in the bottom border, which may have been the photography studio that produced the portrait.
A portrait of Frone J. Whitney (Mrs. George M. Knapp), State Normal School, Class of 1876. The portrait is attributed to J.L. Abbott, who also was known as Jordan H. Abbott and J.H. Abbott. He was first noted as a daguerreian in Hamilton, N.Y. (Madison County).
A portrait of Sensaburo Kodzu, New York State Normal School, Class of 1877, who was the first international student to attend the New York State Normal School. Kodzu became a leader of the normal school movement in Japan. A photographer's stamp for Horton, Albany, N.Y. is located in the bottom margin of the photograph.
A portrait of Sensaburo Kodzu, New York State Normal School, Class of 1877, who was the first international student to attend the New York State Normal School. Kodzu became a leader of the normal school movement in Japan. A photographer's stamp for Horton, Albany, N.Y. is located in the bottom margin of the photograph. A reproduction of 10107.
A portrait of Hannah A. Stymus, New York State Normal School, Class of 1883. A photographer's stamp for McDonald & Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original.
A group portrait of Edith Bodley, New York State Normal School, Class of 1886, Ellen J. Pearne, and Anna E. Pierce, New York State Normal School, Class of 1884. Written on the image is "Edith Bodley Ellen J. Pearne A.E. Pierce." In the right margin is the photographer's stamp, "Brown" and "Albany, N.Y."
A portrait of Libbie A. Baker, New York State Normal College, Class of 1887. The photographer's stamp, "Veeder, Albany, N.Y.", is in the bottom margin of the photograph.
A portrait of Hattie E. Wilman, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait of Emma J. Hill, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. The photographer's stamp, "C.A. Howe, 480 Broadway, Albany, N.Y.," is in the bottom margin of the photograph. Written on the reverse is "H.A.W.P.E."
A portrait of Sarah B. Bedell, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. Duplicate of 4662. Written on the left side of the original is "Sara E. Bedell."
A portrait of Ida A. Clarke, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
Lillian M. Potter, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in three corners of the original.
A portrait of Sarah L. Cole, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait of Hattie M. Barnett, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. The photographer's stamp, "C.A. Howe, 480 Broadway, Albany, N.Y.," is in the bottom margin of the photograph.
A portrait of Eleanor A. MacNeil, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait of Belle H. Steedman, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. The photographer's stamp, "Rabineau, Albany, N.Y.", is in the bottom margin of the photograph. Written on the reverse is "Hawpe."
A portrait of Grant Young, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There are small holes, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait in profile of Kate B. Harrington, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait of Helena M. Buckley, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.
A portrait of Mina A. Shepard, New York State Normal School, Class of 1887. A photographer's stamp for Sterry of Albany, N.Y. is in the lower margin of the original. There is a small hole, possibly from a pin, in each corner of the original.