New York (N.Y.)

Abstract:

George Washington Coakley was a prominent Rutgers College Alumnus and Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at the University of City of New York (now referred as, New York University) who conducted notable research on Astro-Physics, particularly on the origin of meteorites and the movements of the solar system.

Abstract: Begun in 1985, the Guerilla Girls art collective was composed of women artists, queer women artists, and women artists of color who called themselves the conscience of the art world. Their printed posters and their protests used humor to highlight sexism and racism in the art world. Later, their posters' topics would expand to include unrelated political issues. This collection of Guerrilla Girls posters, which includes examples of both subject types, consists of 32 original posters created...

Abstract: John R. Brodhead's papers consist of correspondence, 1831-1871, including drafts of letters sent; European diaries, 1839-1849 with gaps; writings and related notes, primarily concerning early New York State history; lists, transcripts and translations of documents from archives in Holland, London and Paris; papers (some printed) concerning service in the 63rd Brigade, New York Infantry, 1836-1838; papers (some printed) concerning the New York Historical Society; speeches; legal and financial...

Abstract:

The collection is composed of 23 sketchbooks from feminist artist and educator, Nancy Azara's class "Consciousness-Raising, Visual Diaries, Art-Making Workshop." The students would draw and respond in their sketchbooks to women who were sharing their experiences as women and as women artists. Through this exercise, students strove to find an authentic artistic style.