Flat Files Collection, 1754-2017

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Series VII. Illustrations and Artwork, 1870-1970s, 1910-1930

This collection mostly features the oversize artwork which appeared in the yearbook and student publications.



Box Flat Box 3 Watkins, K., Illustrations "Barnard," "Students," and "Wearers of 1914" Columbian, 1912, 1914


Davis, W.H., Illustrations "Ads," "Barnard Lit," "Finis," and "Notes and Keys," Columbian, 1912, 1914


Sandhusen, L., Illustrations "Civil Engineers," "Electrical Engineering Society," "Mechanical Engineering Society," "Newman Club," "Senior Mining Society," "Soccer," "Societe Francaise," and "Texas Club," Columbian, 1912, 1914, 1912


Robin, E., Illustrations "French Show," "Political Clubs," "Swimming," and "Wrestling," Columbian, 1912, 1914


Freehof, M.E., Illustrations "Class History," "Records and Grinds," "Wearers of the C," Columbian, 1912, 1914


Harren, R.H., Illustration "Columbian Board," Columbian, 1912, 1914, 1912


Boyd, Illustration "Clubs," Columbian, 1912, 1914


Freehof, M.E. and Watkins, K., Illustration "The Gutta Percha Girl" (Sophomore Class Show), Columbian, 1912, 1914


Illustrations: The Class 1912 Class History, Debating, Dorms, Notes & Keys, Press Club, Senior Mining Engineering Society, Teachers College Section Headings, Elementary, Household Arts, Kindergarten, Secondary Education, Western Club, Columbian, 1911, 1912


Illustrations, The Columbia Varsity, 1925


Valadier, Chas. A., Illustration of Allegorical Figures of Columbia University and Schools, The Blue and White, 1891 December 15


Finch, James Kip, Illustrations for "Thumbnail Sketch" of Alma Mater, College Hall, Columbia College in 1860 Columbia Lion, Column Club, G.A.R. Flag Pole, Hamilton Hall of 1879 Philolexian Society, Alumni News, 1922-1923



Box Flat Box 4 Acta Columbiana, 1887

(Illustration by Sydney Abenheim)


Abenheim, Sidney, Illustrations of Frontispiece, 14th Street Theater, Chess, Literary, Secret Fraternities, Beach Scene, Train Coach with Passengers and Vendor, Black Woman Chasing Man in Watermelon Patch, Woman on Library Gallery, Columbian, 1887, 1887


Hewlett, James Monroe, Illustration, Columbian, 1889, 1889


Levi, Julian Clarence, Illustrations: Board of Editors, Princeton Games, Commencement, Intercollegiate Chess Tournament, Joint Debate, Rowing, School of Faculties, Sophomore Show, "There Little Boy…," "The Triumph," "Columbia Class Day," "Columbia Literary Monthly," "The Columbian," "Philolexian Society," "Presentation," "Valedictory," Columbian, 1896, 1896


Clinch, H.T., Painting for Junior Ball Section, Columbian, 1911, 1912, 1911


Illustrations: "Athletic Association," "Banjo Club," "89 Chess Club," "La Bourdonnais Chess Club," "Scientific Cutters Association," "Shakespeare Society," "Smoking Club," Columbian, 1888



Box Flat Box 9 Noyes, J.A., Portfolio of Drawings including Anatomical Drawings, Architectural Drawings, Geometrical Figures, Landscapes, Machine Drawings, and Map of Lake Champlain, 1874-1875



Box Flat Box 17 Steinberg, Sam, (7) drawings and paintings, 1970s

(2 pieces donated by Franklin Sciacca, 1 piece donated by Mike Taplinger, 1 piece donated by Louise Merriam and James Oberly, and 3 pieces donated by Larry Soucy via Office of Art Properties)