Alma Mater, Columbia University

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Stock #:

312641

Type:

Postcard

Era:

White Border

City:

New York

State:

New York (NY)

Postmark:

1954 Jan-4

Postmark City:

New York

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Stamp:

Size:

3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

Recipient Address:

Mrs H. B ANSE
Box 179 OMS
Travis A.F.B., CA

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In the center of the steps leading to Columbia University Library is the statue of Alma Mater, in gilt bronze, executed by Daniel C. French, and the gift of the widow of the late Robert Goelet. The University is symbolized allegorically as a matronly figure in academic robes seated on a throne holding a scepter in her right hand, and with an open book in her lap. At the right is St. Paul's Chapel, East Hall, and Philosophy Hall

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In the center of the steps leading to Colum- bia University Library is the statue of Alma Mater in gilt bronze, executed by Daniel C. French, and the gift of the widow of the late Robert Goelet. The University is symbolized allegorically as a matronly figure in academic robes seated on a throne holding a scepter her right hand, and with an open book in her lap. At the right is St. Paul's Chapel, East JAN 4 Hall, 2d Philosophy Hall. 81 21 SA STALA 2016 ma N. Y. 433 patie Greekings ORK 9-AM 1994 N.N. JES61 CNTA SS 1754-COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY-1954 MAN'S RIGHT TO KNOWLEDGE AND THE FREE USE THEREOF Box 179 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE Mis H. BANSE ти OMS 3¢ AF.B. сая TRAVIS YO DUGUID

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