Yale College Collection

Vanderbilt Hall, Yale College, Conn. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Vanderbilt Hall, Yale College, Conn. between 1895 and 1910

The Gymnasium, Yale College, Conn. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Gymnasium, Yale College, Conn. between 1895 and 1910

Unknown Yale Student. Creator: Charles Wesley Jarvis
Unknown Yale Student

Portrait of Daniel Coit Gilman (1831-1908), Circa 1875. Creator: George Daniels Morse
Portrait of Daniel Coit Gilman (1831-1908), Circa 1875

An Excursion to a Foot-ball Game at Yale College, New Haven (b / w photo)
5215082 An Excursion to a Foot-ball Game at Yale College, New Haven (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yale College (engraving)
654749 Yale College (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yale College. Illustration from Cassells History of the United States by Edward Ollier (c 1900)

Judah Philip Benjamin, QC (engraving)
1061619 Judah Philip Benjamin, QC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judah Philip Benjamin, QC)

Sheffield Hall, Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Sheffield Hall, Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, c1897. Sheffield Scientific School was founded in 1847 as a school of Yale College

Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1838. Artist: J Sands
Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1838

Yale Universitiy in the late 1700s
Yale College in 1784. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

Yale College, New Haven Connecticut In 1870S. From American Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil By Rev Samuel Manning Circa 1880

Banquet in Alumni Hall [i. e. University Commons], Yale College, Connecticut, c. 1900-06
XOS867940 Banquet in Alumni Hall [i.e. University Commons], Yale College, Connecticut, c.1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME, 1881. Enthusiastic New Yorkers watching a football game between Yale and Princeton at the Polo Grounds in November 1881: contemporary colored engraving

Henrys electromagnetic machine, 1831
Electromagnetic machine, devised and constructed by the US physicist Joseph Henry (1797-1878). He made it in Albany, New York, in 1831, for the laboratory of Yale College

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Yale College, a prestigious institution with a rich history and notable alumni, has been shaping minds for centuries. In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses of the past that tell stories of academic excellence and spirited camaraderie. One portrait that stands out is that of Daniel Coit Gilman, captured in 1875 by George Daniels Morse. As the first president of Johns Hopkins University and an influential figure in higher education reform, Gilman's image symbolizes the intellectual prowess associated with Yale College. Another intriguing photograph takes us on an excursion to a football game at Yale College in New Haven. The black-and-white snapshot transports us back to a time when sportsmanship was celebrated amidst cheers from passionate spectators. The engravings also offer insights into various aspects of Yale's campus life. One depicts Sheffield Hall, an architectural gem nestled within the college grounds. Its grandeur speaks volumes about the importance placed on providing students with inspiring surroundings conducive to learning. Judah Philip Benjamin QC, depicted in another engraving, reminds us of Yale's commitment to diversity and inclusivity throughout its history. Benjamin was not only one of America's most prominent lawyers but also held significant political roles during his lifetime. A glimpse into reading hall and treasury showcases the dedication to scholarship at Yale College. This space served as a sanctuary for countless students seeking knowledge and enlightenment. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with an artist's rendition capturing Yale University in the late 1700s. It serves as a reminder that even then, this esteemed institution was laying foundations for greatness yet to come. Sheffield Hall reappears in another image from around 1900; its timeless beauty continues to inspire generations of scholars who pass through its doors. Banquet scenes at Alumni Hall provide insight into social gatherings where connections were forged among alumni who would go on to make their mark on society—a testament to both academic achievement and lifelong friendships fostered at Yale College.