(Francis) Ellen Lord, 1877: Vassar College professor of Latin, 1867-1876 and Greek, 1872-1876
Half-length picture of Ellen Lord wearing a plaid dress. She is seated, holding a fan, her right arm resting on a chair.
Half-length picture of Ellen Lord wearing a plaid dress. She is seated, holding a fan, her right arm resting on a chair.
Three-quarter length picture of two women.
Head and shoulders picture of Truman J. Backus with beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Half-length, oval picture of Truman J. Backus wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Full-length picture of nine female students wearing baseball caps, long dresses and belts labeled ""Resolutes"". Five are seated, four are standing behind them. A brick building with tall double doors is in the background.
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