Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.); Anamorphosis (visual perception)--Instruments
Described as one of many ""Fine Optical Toys"" in James W. Queen's Catalogue of Microscopes, Accessories and Sundries, 1890, the anamorphoscope mirror rectifies distorted drawings.
Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.); Simple machines; Archimedean screw
A simple mechanical device credited to Archimedes. When the lower end of the screw is placed in water, turning the device raises water to the top. This principle has various applications for drainage and irrigation, but the instrument can also be...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Santa Clara (Calif.); Coins; Medals; Cornerstones;Mission Santa Clara
Image of coins, medals and crucifix blessed by Padre Junipero Serra on Nov. 19, 1781, and placed in cornerstone of Padre Marguia's Church at the third site of Mission Santa Clara. The items were found by workmen at the corner of Campbell Avenue and...
Classes (Groups of students); Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.);
two additional copies of same photograph in Commercial Dept. folder under titles, ""contributors to book keeping"" and ""book keeping class."" People numbered in addtl. Photos and identified on black paper...
Classes (Groups of students); Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.);
Group portrait of fourteen individuals. Photo taken on path adjacent to ivy covered adobe wall. Labeled ""book-keeping no. 3"" on back. Number 65 written bottom R corner (on front).
Classes (Groups of students); Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.);
Group portrait of thirteen individuals, taken on path adjacent to ivy covered adobe wall. ""48"" written on bottom L. corner. Copy of photo identifies subjects. Standing (L to R): 1) A. Pavolini, 2) T. Malone, 3) Chas Kuster,...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Santa Clara (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; buildings
Readying the ground for construction of Kenna Hall. In background, St. Joseph's Hall, Mission Church, O'Connor Hall, and the Alumni Science Hall can be seen.
Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.); Camera lucida;
An artist's aid for drawing, the camera Lucida was a portable device that was used to reproduce visual images on to paper. An adjustable prism mounted on the end of a supporting arm reflects the surrounding light and produces the image onto the...
