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By the turn of the century students were well on their way to following traditions and consecrating ceremonies set down in the early years of the institution. Nola's scrapbook encapsulates four years of student life between its covers. Nola was a…

The Observer of Nature was the first of many student publications. Even though it originated from the Natural History Society it "claimed in no way to be strictly scientific." Prof. Snow served as the corresponding secretary.

First sorority established at the University of Kansas.

First established fraternity at the University of Kansas.

First official football game.

The first female professor, taught French language and literature.

Carte de visite photograph taken in 1864(?) at the New York studio of Mathew B. Brady, the National Photographic Portrait Galleries. Mathew Brady’s studio was known for the sale of cartes de visite to soldiers during the Civil War. Captain Fraser may…

The key identifies the buildings and locations seen in the photo.  The locations of university buildings that are no longer extant can also be seen, including the first Fraser Hall, Old Blake Hall, Chemistry Hall, Old Snow Hall, Haworth Hall, and…