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Title: Notes from Pauline Dickman on Ruskin College Experience.
Abstract/Description: Pauline Dickman graduated from Ruskin College with a degree in Home Economics. These are random notes from her experiences at Ruskin College. while the interviewer is unknown, it is believed that these notes represents extemporaneous comments from Pauline.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS437
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Ruskin College Trenton MO.
Abstract/Description: Ruskin College in Trenton MO was the first Ruskin (of three) Collleges established by Walter Vrooman and George Miller. This college was started in 1900 and moved to Glen Ellyn in 1903. This picture is of the last graduating class at the Missouri School taken about a month before the college left for Illinois
Identifier: HCC0101RUS429
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Ruskin College Glen Ellyn IL.
Abstract/Description: Hotel on Lake in Glen Ellyn IL which later housed Ruskin College from 1903 - 1906
Identifier: HCC0101RUS424
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Title: Wide Shot of Ruskin College Building 1910.
Abstract/Description: This wide shot of one of the original Ruskin College building is very useful. Note the nature of the college grounds, and the construction of the building using rough pine wood to build. In 1918 this is one of the buildings that burnt to the ground. Poor quality photo is from the Joni Maschek collection.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS404
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Student Party at Ruskin College c 1914-1916.
Abstract/Description: Accompanying notes to the photo indicate that this was a Student Party held west of the president's home c 1914-1916 at Ruskin College. In the picture, Georgeadda is in the upper right, and her sister Aurora is immediately in front of her (looking inward towards the group.) Both were instructors at Ruskin College.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS360
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Ruskin College Basketball Team in Action.
Abstract/Description: Ruskin College Basketball team in action, c. 1915-17. Note that the game is being played outdoors, on dirt, as Ruskin College (who played local high schools and small college teams) did not have an indoor court. If you look closely on the darker jerseys, you'll see the Ruskin Triangle on the uniforms. The 1917 team was very competitive.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS220
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Ruskin Baseball Players c. 1916-17.
Abstract/Description: Photo of 4 members of the Ruskin College Baseball Team. Very competitive team in 1916-1917. Members unidentified.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS216
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: 1st Music Building of Ruskin College.
Abstract/Description: Photo provided by Aleta Jonie Maschek, labeled as 1st Music Building of Ruskin College. One of 2 surviving buildings of Ruskin College Fire in 1919. Note style presents similar features to President's home. Private Residence.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS198
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Ruskin College Basketball Team.
Abstract/Description: Ruskin College Basketball Team. Picture is undated, but likely dates around 1916-1917, as most of the young men would have left for WW1 by mid 1917.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS095
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Temporary Women's Dorm: Ruskin College.
Abstract/Description: Photo identified by A. M. Miller. Note says site of Post Office, but not clear on what that means
Identifier: HCC0101RUS075
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Title: Ruskin College Buildings.
Abstract/Description: Ruskin College Buildings. This was also the home of the President, George McA. Miller and Adaline Miller. Classes were held in this building, as well. Building still standing in Ruskin.
Identifier: HCC0101RUS074
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