Rushing stream
Stream, possibly the Casperkill or Fonteynkill
Stream, possibly the Casperkill or Fonteynkill
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
Unidentified group, possibly a mix of students and alumnae, on the steps of Students' Building
Unidentified group of students
Copy photograph of a group of costumed dancers posing outside
Copy photograph of a group of unidentified students standing behind Main Building
Copy photograph of a student group on a dock. Could be a trip to West Point
Copy photograph of an unidentified group of students sitting on steps
Copy photograph of an unidentified group of students sitting outside wearing heavy coats and hats
Unidentified student riding a bicycle
Unidentified student riding a bicycle
Copy photograph of two students outside one of the dorms in winter coats and furs
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