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University of Chicago Library

Guide to the University of Chicago Postcards Collection 20th century

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Descriptive Summary

Title:

University of Chicago. Postcards.Collection

Dates:

20th century

Size:

1.5 linear feet (1 box)

Repository:

Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center
University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.

Abstract:

The collection contains postcards featuring the University of Chicago campus.

Information on Use

Access

The collection is open for research.

Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: University of Chicago. Postcards. Collection, [Box #, Folder #], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.

Scope Note

The University of Chicago Postcards Collection contains posters featuring the University campus dating from the early through late 20th century. The postcards are organized by the building or area of campus depicted.

The collection also includes postcards depicting the Chicago Theological Seminary, the Hyde Park neighborhood and surrounding areas and attractions (particularly Jackson and Washington Parks,) and a small number of other university campuses.

Related Resources

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Subject Headings

INVENTORY

Box 1

American School

Box 1

Anatomy Building

Box 1

Bartlett Gymnasium

Box 1

Belfield Hall

Box 1

Billings Hospital

Box 1

Blaine Hall

Box 1

Bobs Roberts Memorial Hospital

Box 1

Bond Chapel

Box 1

Burton-Judson Courts

Box 1

"C" Bench

Box 1

Center for Continuing Education

Box 1

Chicago Lying-In Hospital

Box 1

Classics Building

Box 1

Cobb Gate

Box 1

Cobb Hall

Box 1

Delta Gamma Fraternity House (5520 South Woodlawn Avenue)

Box 1

Disciples Divinity House

Box 1

Economists Series, Alfred Marshall

Box 1

Economists Series, John Stuart Mill

Box 1

Economists Series, David Ricardo

Box 1

Economists Series, Henry C. Simons

Box 1

General Campus Views, Aerial

Box 1

General Campus Views, Bridges

Box 1

General Campus Views, Ellis Avenue

Box 1

General Campus Views, 57th Street

Box 1

General Campus Views, Main Quadrangles

Box 1

General Campus Views, Midway Plaisance

Box 1

General Campus Views, University Avenue

Box 1

Graduate School of Business

Box 1

Harper Memorial Library

Box 1

Hospitals and Clinics

Box 1

Hull Court

Box 1

Hutchinson Commons

Box 1

Hutchinson Court

Box 1

Hutchinson Hall

Box 1

Hyde Park High School

Box 1

Ida Noyes Hall

Box 1

International House

Box 1

Jones Chemical Laboratory

Box 1

Judd Hall

Box 1

Kent Chemical Laboratory

Box 1

Kenwood School

Box 1

Laird Bell Quadrangle

Box 1

Law School Building

Box 1

Lexington Hall

Box 1

Mandel Hall

Box 1

Mitchell Tower

Box 1

Oriental Institute

Box 1

Physiology Building

Box 1

President's House

Box 1

Press Building

Box 1

Quadrangle Club (old)

Box 1

Regenstein Library

Box 1

Robie House

Box 1

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Box 1

Rosenwald Hall

Box 1

Ryerson Physical Laboratory

Box 1

Social Service Administration Building

Box 1

Souvenir Card Packets

Box 1

Stagg Field

Box 1

Stuart Hall

Box 1

Tower Group

Box 1

University High/Manual Training School

Box 1

Walker Museum

Box 1

Whitman Laboratory

Box 1

Women's Dormitories

Box 1

Yerkes Observatory

Box 1

Zoology Building

Box 1

Chicago Theological Seminary

Box 1

Hyde Park and Chicago’s South Side

Box 1

Other Universities

Box 1   Folder 1

Oversize postcards

  • Cobb Hall
  • General Campus Views, Midway Plaisance
  • Hospitals and Clinics
  • International House
  • Stagg Field