Repository: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Institute Archives and Special Collections

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Institute Archives and Special Collections

Folsom Library

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

110 Eighth St

Troy, NY 12180, United States

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518-276-8340

RPI’s Institute Archives documents the history of the Institute from its founding as the Rensselaer School in 1824 through to the present day, including permanent records of academic and administrative offices, documents pertaining to student clubs and organizations, and Institute publications. Special Collections are comprised of manuscript collections, rare books, pamphlets, and artifacts related to the history of science and technology. Among the department's holdings are the Roebling Collection documenting the design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, George M. Low's NASA papers, a substantial photograph collection, photo albums and scrapbooks highlighting student life, and biographical materials on RPI students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Louis B. Puffer photograph albums, 1905-1914 and undated, Date acquired: 09/01/2017

0.40 Linear Feet Seven volumes and 21 loose items. other_unmapped

Abstract Or Scope: Seven photograph albums and a few loose images taken by Louis Blackmer Puffer, RPI Class of 1909.

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101. Another view of the "Mayflower" 1908; 102. The Blackwell's Island (Queensboro) Bridge, N.Y. City 1908

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103. 120' Thro Plate Girder, Bennington Vt. 1908; 104. Portal of 120' Plate Girder, 1908

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105. Mortar Battery at Ft. Totten L.I. 1908; 106. Mortar Battery at Ft. Totten L.I. 1908, E.W. Andrews

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George M. Low papers, 1930-1984

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Abstract Or Scope: Published Collection Guide

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Abstract Or Scope: Alphabetical file on subjects related to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, affiliated organizations, and Troy, New York.

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Abstract Or Scope: The collection consists of correspondence, programs, reports, photographs, sheet music, audio recordings, and related materials documenting the organization's long history at Rensselaer.

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Abstract Or Scope: Official publications of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute schools, departments, and student organizations.

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125 Years of Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1949 1 item(s)

Illustrated booklet on chemistry at Rensselar written by an RPI professor.

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125 Years of Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1949

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50 Year Club Directory, 1978 1 item(s)

Directory of members of RPI's 50 Year Club, including living alumni from the Classes of 1901 through 1928.

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Samuel J. Fields scrapbook, 1862-1908, Date acquired: 00/00/1964

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Abstract Or Scope: Scrapbook kept by Fields, Class of 1867 contains memorabilia and newsclippings relating to student life at RPI.  Also contains several sketches by Frederic Cozzens.

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