Nursing schools--New York (State)--Buffalo--History
A brochure promoting internships for senior cadet nurses in Navy hospitals. The illustrated brochure has a large blue panel containing white and black text. The text reads, “What every cadet nurse should know about a Senior Cadet period in the Navy.” Below the text, an illustrated woman in a nurse uniform reads a book labeled “Book of Knowledge.” Simple line drawings of figures in uniform appear along both sides of the panel, gesturing outward.
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State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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United States. Army. Students' Army Training Corps
Members of the Student Army Training Corp in front of 24 High Street. Young men standing and sitting closely together outdoors. They wear similar military-style uniforms consisting of jackets, trousers, and boots. Some are seated in the front row while others stand behind them. One person in the front holds a hat. The group faces the camera with a plain outdoor background.
Certificate of gratitude presented to Clifford C. Furnas for distinguished service by the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Board of Directors
Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory -- History
Dr. Clifford C. Furnas was the first Director of Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory and guided it through the first decade of its establishment
A person with hands on hips stands in front of a house, wearing a dark v-neck sweater and a cap that both feature the letter "P". The top of the photograph has handwritten text that includes "Senior 1922". The person is looking toward the side, and the setting includes porch railings and surrounding foliage.
Clifford C. Furnas, in suit and tie, at Purdue University
Youthful scholar Clifford C. Furnas, dressed in a suit and tie, is pictured out of doors on the Purdue University Campus, West Lafayette, Indiana
A person stands outdoors on a stone path wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and a split, horizontally-striped necktie. Their belt features a buckle with "PURDUE" lettering and a hanging metal fob. In the background, trees and vintage cars are visible.
Clifford C. and Clifton J. Furnas with guide Charley Spray in the woods
Three individuals are positioned on and around a large rock amidst a background of dense, thin branches. The person in the center stands behind the two seated figures, one of whom wears a dark vest. Blue ink inscriptions at the top list names, and the bottom margin reads "SUMMER 1926."
Clifford C. Furnas with the apparatus for his Ph.D. thesis at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Furnas, C. C. (Clifford Cook), 1900-1969
Ph.D. candidate Clifford C. Furnas in a lab coat inspects the machinery supporting his doctoral thesis at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
A person in a long coat stands next to a large vertical cylinder mounted on a metal frame. The cylinder is connected by wires to a nearby table with various components and a mesh cage underneath. In the background, a workbench holds several instruments with paper rolls, and a stool sits in the lower left foreground.
Clifford C. Furnas in his wedding car after 2,000 miles
A person sits behind the wheel of a vintage car on a wooden pier, with a large boat labeled "SAINTE IGNACE" behind them. Handwritten text along the top and bottom borders of the photograph identifies it as a wedding car and notes a travel distance of 2,000 miles. A spare tire is mounted to the side of the car, and several other figures are visible on the pier and the boat.
Clifford C. and Clifton J. Furnas as children standing on stone bench
Two children stand side-by-side on a flat stone ledge in front of layered rock formations. Both wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts tucked into knee-length trousers with dark stockings and lace-up boots. The person on the right also wears a wide-brimmed straw hat and a small dark flower on their chest. Text at the bottom of the portrait identifies the subjects as Clifford Cook and Clifton Joseph Furnas around 1906.
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore Furnas with guide Charley Spray in the Black Hills
Three individuals are positioned on a rocky ledge overlooking a vast forest and mountain landscape with jagged rock formations in the distance. One person stands with their back turned, while two others sit together, with one pointing toward the horizon. Handwritten text along the bottom border identifies the location as Black Hills and the year as 1925.
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore Furnas, clothed against mosquitoes and prepared for hiking, at their Yellowstone campsite
Two people stand in a forest clearing in front of a car and campsite furniture. They wear protective headgear and long-sleeved clothing, with one person holding a long wooden pole. Handwritten text at the top states "OUR CAMP SITE AND CAR," and text at the bottom reads "CLOTHED AGAINST MOSQUITOS."
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore Furnas at the start of their wedding trip to Yellowstone
Two individuals stand next to an open-top car, both wearing outdoorsy attire including tall boots. One person wears a dark cardigan over light-colored pants, and the other wears a light-colored top and pants with a long scarf. Handwritten notes at the bottom of the print read "JUNE 1925" and "Start of wedding trip to Yellowstone".
Newlyweds Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore Furnas pose in front of their car
Two people stand on a road beside a car with wooden spoke wheels and a convertible roof. One person wears a knee-length dress, while the other wears light-colored trousers, a button-up shirt with a bow tie, and a cap. The number 1925 is handwritten in the bottom margin.
Clifford C. Furnas, in cap and gown, holding Big Ten Conference Medal (athletic scholarship award) on graduation day from Purdue University
A person wearing a graduation gown and mortarboard stands on a lawn in front of a house with white porch columns. They hold an open case containing a circular object. A second person is partially visible on the porch steps in the background.
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore Furnas with attendants on their wedding day
Wedding attendants identified as Hoag (far left) and J. Iris Tumey (far right)
Four people stand side-by-side in an outdoor setting with many bare trees in the background. The two individuals on the left wear suits, while the two on the right wear coats and cloche-style hats. Black ink at the top border reads "HOAG CCF SPARK J. IRIS TUMEY," and blue ink at the bottom border says "Our wedding April 12, 1925 8:30 AM."
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore (later, Furnas)
A person in a dark dress with white tassels sits on the lap of another person wearing a suit and tie. They are positioned outdoors in front of a large tree trunk, with grass visible in the foreground. The top of the vintage print features the year "1924" written in ink at the top.
Master Clifford C. Furnas at Shattuck Military Academy, Faribault, Minn.
A person wearing a dark three-piece suit, white shirt, and tie walks toward the camera on a sidewalk. In the background, a large stone building with multiple spires stands behind a grassy area and a large tree with bare branches. The scene is presented in black and white with a soft focus.
Clifford C. Furnas in his job search photograph
A person wearing a dark suit, a white collared shirt, and a tie is shown from the chest up in a vintage studio portrait. The portrait is mounted in a light beige frame that includes an embossed studio mark in the bottom right corner. A small label at the bottom center indicates the year is "about 1922."
President Emeritus Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas
Two people are shown side-by-side in a black and white interior setting. The person on the left wears a floral print dress, glasses, and several strands of pearls. The person on the right wears a dark suit and a tie featuring a small, repeating animal pattern. The background contains several chairs and a wall with a framed item.
Clifford C. and Clifton J. Furnas as children seated on stone bench
Two children wearing light-colored shirts and dark stockings sit side-by-side on a flat stone ledge. The person on the right wears a wide-brimmed hat and has a flower pinned to their shirt. Behind them, a large curved branch rests against a rocky wall.
Clifford C. Furnas, in cap and gown, on graduation day from Purdue University
A person wearing a graduation gown, mortarboard with a tassel, and necktie stands in front of wooden porch steps. Behind them, a trellis and a second person are visible on the porch. A label at the bottom of the sepia-toned photograph reads "Graduation June 1922".
Clifford C. Furnas in senior garb at Purdue University
A person stands on the front steps of a house with horizontal siding. They wear a dark v-neck sweater with a large letter P, light-colored trousers, and a small cap. Handwritten text at the top of the photograph reads "Senior 1922 Garb."
Clifford C. Furnas, as a senior, studying at his Purdue University desk
A person wearing a sweater and corduroy pants sits in a wooden swivel chair at a desk filled with books and a lamp. On the wall above the desk is a sign that reads "THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CANT IS ALWAYS RIGHT." Other items in the room include a large dark cabinet, a hanging light bulb, and several small photographs.
Clifford C. Furnas and Sparkle Moore (later, Furnas) in front of the Ladies Hall at Purdue University
One person sits on stone stairs while another person stands behind them with their hands near the seated person's hair. Behind them is a brick building with a large wooden door and stone accents. Handwritten text in the margins identifies the scene as Purdue's Ladies Hall around 1920.
Clifford C. Furnas' book 'America's tomorrow' written while he was Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Yale University
Quote on interplanetary travel: 'I do not doubt that some day a great crowd will gather at some aviation field to watch a man be locked into a peculiar bullet-like machine on the first bona fide trip to the moon. I hardly expect it in my day
but if it is, I certainly am going to be at that field to watch him take off.'
A blue book cover features light gray text and horizontal border lines at the top and bottom. The title "AMERICA'S TOMORROW" is printed at the top, with the author C. C. Furnas and their academic title centered below. The subtitle, "An Informal Excursion Into the Era of The Two-Hour Working Day," is aligned to the left in the lower half of the cover.
American Two-mile track team after defeating the best two-milers of the British Empire at the 1920 Olympics
Olympic Games (7th : 1920 : Antwerp, Belgium)
Five individuals wearing light-colored t-shirts with a shield emblem and light-colored shorts stand in a row on a grassy field. A caption at the bottom identifies them as members of the American two-mile team on September 4, 1920. Handwritten text at the top points to the fourth person from the left, identifying them as CC Furnas.
Clifford C. Furnas in his Olympic track suit with Coach Edward J. O'Connor
A person in a white short-sleeved athletic shirt and shorts stands beside a person in a formal three-piece suit and tie. They are outdoors on a grassy surface with rows of stadium seating visible in the background. This black and white photograph captures both subjects facing forward.
Clifford C. Furnas in his Olympic track suit
A person wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a shield emblem and light-colored shorts stands on a field with their hands behind their back. In the background, tiered rows of empty stadium seating stretch across the frame. This monochromatic photograph has signs of physical wear, including creases and a torn upper corner.
President Emeritus Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas pose together in front of mountain scenery on their last trip to Europe
Two people are positioned outdoors in front of a large mountain in a black and white scene. One individual wears a patterned top, and the other wears a dark suit and tie. The caption below the scene reads "Last trip to Europe April 1969".
President Emeritus Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas in the Old City of Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia on their 44th wedding anniversary
This is the last photograph taken on their 44th wedding anniversary
A large stone wall features an arched entrance topped with a coat of arms and a stone slab bearing a red star and the date 21-XI-1944. Several people dressed in mid-20th-century clothing walk across the paved area or stand in small groups. To the left of the gateway, a sign invites visitors to the Maritime Museum, while Yugoslavian flags hang on either side of the arch.
One person wears a dark suit and a tie with a small animal pattern, while the other person wears a floral patterned dress with a multi-strand pearl necklace and glasses. They are standing indoors in front of a curtain and a plain wall.
Dr. Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas arriving in Cuzco, Peru
The collage centers on two people carrying luggage as they walk away from a propeller plane at an airport. A caption at the bottom identifies the individuals and states they are arriving in Cusco, Peru, in February 1957. Eight smaller scenes with rounded edges border the center, showcasing various ancient stone ruins and llamas.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers greeting President Emeritus Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas at a State Dept. Reception
Martin Goland is seen in the background right
Rogers, William P. (William Pierce), 1913-2001
Left to right: Secretary of State William P. Rogers
A person in a suit shakes hands with a person wearing a dark dress, white gloves, and a name tag. Several other individuals in suits stand nearby in a room with patterned drapes. Handwritten text at the top identifies the event as a State Department reception from 1969.
President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas speaking to a group as part of his continued involvement in University at Buffalo campus affairs
A person wearing a suit and tie stands at a table holding a book and gesturing with their hand. Two other people sit in the foreground with their backs turned. The room features a window with curtains and a door in the background.
Two people are shown against a light, plain background. One person in the foreground wears glasses and a dark, high-necked garment with a brooch. The other person stands behind them wearing a pinstriped suit and a patterned tie. A caption at the bottom reads, "President Emeritus Furnas and Mrs. Furnas January 16, 1969."
Official program cover of the 7th Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium, 1920
The document is titled "VIIe Olympiade ANVERS 1920 PROGRAMME OFFICIEL" and includes the Olympic rings with two national flags in the top corner. A central illustration depicts a figure holding a disc, surrounded by various national flags over a cityscape showing a tall cathedral spire. The bottom of the page features an advertisement for Miss Blanche cigarettes.
President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas breaks ground for the creation of the University at Buffalo Amherst (North) Campus
Several people in formal attire stand outdoors in front of large white tents. One individual in a dark suit and hat holds a white-handled spade decorated with a ribbon, while others stand nearby. Text at the bottom identifies the event as "Breaking Ground for Amherst Campus October 31, 1968" and mentions "President Emeritus Furnas with Spade."
Clifford C. Furnas throwing the javelin for Purdue University
A person in an athletic pose holds a javelin aloft while balanced on one leg on a grassy field. They wear a white tank top with a dark letter "P" and matching white shorts. In the background, stadium bleachers, trees, and buildings are visible under a pale sky.
Clifford C. Furnas with grandchildren Jennifer, Douglas, Steve and Mark Thurston
An older adult wearing a suit and tie stands to the right of four children. The children are also dressed in formal wear, such as jackets and ties. They are standing outdoors in front of a wooden wall with vertical panels beneath a large window.
Dr. Clifford C. Furnas and Martin Goland testifying before the House Committee on Science and Astronautics
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics
Two people seated at a long table look at papers while positioned behind microphones and water pitchers. In the background, multiple individuals in suits stand or sit in rows of chairs, some of which feature reserved signs. Labels at the top and bottom of the frame indicate the setting is a 1967 committee meeting featuring C.C. Furnas and Martin Goland.
President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas presenting the first Furnas Scholar-Athlete Award to James T. Webber
Two individuals in suits and ties stand before a paneled wall while holding a small square award together. The plaque displays a relief of a bull and the text "ATHLETE SCHOLAR." A caption identifies the subjects as Chancellor Furnas presenting a scholarship award to James T. Weber on May 7, 1968.
UB President Martin Meyerson and guest speaker Lady Barbara Ward admiring the Chancellor's medal won by President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas
Three people wearing academic gowns and mortarboard caps stand in a row against a plain background. The person on the left holds a circular medallion suspended from a ribbon around the neck of the person on the right. Printed text at the bottom identifies the subjects as President Meyerson, Lady Barbara Ward, and President Emeritus Furnas on February 12, 1968.
Clifford C. Furnas enjoying the mountain view from the terrace of his daughter's house
A person wearing a plaid shirt and green pants sits in a metal chair on a stone patio. Behind them is a vertical wood-paneled wall with a glass door and a window. Shadows from nearby trees stretch across the wall and the floor where a dog rests.
President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas seated his predecessor UB Chancellor T.R. McConnell and his successor UB President Martin Meyerson
McConnell, T. R. (Thomas Raymond), 1901-1989
Three people dressed in dark suits and ties sit side-by-side on a bench in a room with patterned curtains and dark wood paneling. The person on the left is turned toward the person in the middle, who wears glasses and has clasped hands. The person on the right faces toward the center with hands resting on their knees. All three sit on a rug over a light-colored floor.
President Clifford C. Furnas working at his desk in his University at Buffalo office
An individual with white hair sits at a large desk filled with office equipment, including a lamp, a dual pen set, and a stapler. They look down at a piece of paper while holding a pen in one hand. Windows with long curtains and a side table with a pitcher are visible in the background.
A person with light-colored hair and a white collared shirt sits behind a large wooden desk. They hold a piece of paper in one hand while looking down at its contents. The desk is organized with a pen holder, stacks of papers, and model airplanes in the background. A window with patterned curtains sits behind the desk.
President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas' parking sign at University at Buffalo
Sign reads: Reserved for President Emeritus
This rectangular blue sign features a thin white border and rounded corners with small mounting holes at the top and bottom. The white text "RESERVED FOR PRESIDENT EMERITUS" is centered in capital block letters across four lines. The sign has minor surface scuffs and is set against a solid black background.
President Clifford C. Furnas seated on a couch in his University at Buffalo office
A person wearing a dark suit and patterned necktie sits on a leather couch with their legs crossed. One hand is raised with a finger extended forward. In the background, a framed piece of art hangs on a plain wall next to a patterned curtain.
Clifford C. Furnas running a race as a Purdue University track athlete
A runner in a tank top with a large letter "P" is captured in motion on a lane-marked track. The individual wears athletic attire while leaning forward mid-stride. In the background, tiered stadium seating and other figures are visible.
John Galvin interviewing President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas for broadcast of the 'Mason in Mortarboard' program on WKBW-TV
Two individuals in suits sit in chairs facing each other against a dark background. One person on the left holds papers on their lap while the person on the right gestures with their hands. Text at the top identifies the scene as an August 2, 1966, recording at WKBW-TV featuring John Galvin and President C.C. Furnas.
Dr. John T. Horton, carrying the UB mace, conversing with President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas and UB Council Chairman Seymour H. Knox during Commencement 1966
Three individuals wear academic gowns and mortarboards in a black and white setting. The person on the left holds a long, ornate ceremonial mace. The two people on the right look down at a large white document held open between them.
UB Council Chairman Seymour H. Knox presenting a surprise citation to honor President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas during Commencement 1966
Two individuals in graduation gowns and mortarboards stand on a stage during a commencement ceremony on May 29, 1966. One person stands behind a wooden podium and hands a folder to the other person while shaking hands. An audience is visible in the background seated in tiered rows. A caption at the bottom identifies the event as Chairman Knox presenting a citation to President Furnas.
Clifford C. Furnas of Purdue is edged out at the mile race finish line by Burke of Notre Dame
Two athletes in athletic wear are captured mid-stride as they cross a white line on a dirt track. People in suits and hats stand on the sidelines, and handwritten text along the top provides details for a race held in 1920.
President Emeritus Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas at the unveiling of his portrait, by artist Virginia Cuthbert, in the UB Faculty Club
Two people stand in profile, viewing a large framed portrait of a seated individual displayed on a wooden easel. The portrait depicts a person in a suit and tie holding a document in their lap. Typewritten text at the bottom edge describes the unveiling of the portrait in 1966.
President Clifford C. Furnas and Judge Charles S. Desmond converse on the patio at the Thursday Club meeting at Roger Gratwick's home
Desmond, Charles S. (Charles Stewart), 1896-1987
A group of adults in formal attire is gathered on a stone patio in front of a house and trees. Some individuals sit in chairs while others stand, with some holding glasses in their hands. A label at the bottom identifies the event as the Thursday Club at Gratwick's Home in 1966 and lists two names, C.C. Furnas and Charles Desmond.
President Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas with their daughter Beatrice at President Furnas' retirement dinner
A person in a floral sleeveless dress stands on the left, an individual in a tuxedo and bow tie is in the center, and a person in a patterned dress and glasses is on the right. The individuals on the left and right wear flower corsages, while the central individual wears a white boutonniere. Text along the top border identifies the individuals and includes the date April 19, 1966.
President Clifford C. Furnas dictating a letter to secretary Ruth East
One person in a suit and another in a dark top work at a desk cluttered with papers, a lamp, and a calendar. Behind them, heavy drapes cover the windows and a bust rests on a stand. Text across the top margin reads "April 1966 President Furnas Ruth East Secretary".
Clifford C. Furnas' certificate of membership on the U.S. Track and Field Athletic Team for the 7th Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium, 1920
The document displays the crossed flags of the United States and Belgium above printed text recognizing C. C. Furnas for representing the U.S. in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics. Two handwritten signatures appear at the bottom of the cream-colored page below the title of the American Olympic Committee.
Miss Jeannette Martin, Dr. A.Westley Rowland and President Clifford C. Furnas confer at the conference table in the UB President's office
Three people are gathered around a wooden desk with a binder, notepad, and various papers. One person is seated on the left with a pen, another is seated on the right turning pages, and a third person stands between them leaning forward. The background shows an office with curtains and a small decorative bust, with text at the top dating the scene to April 1966.
Clifton J. and Clifford C. Furnas as children with pet animals
Two children pose with a dark dog in a grassy yard in front of a building. A light-colored cat walks in the foreground. Hand-written text at the top edge includes the names Clifton, Clifford, and Furnas.
President Clifford C. Furnas on the telephone in his University at Buffalo office (back view)
A person wearing a suit sits behind a large wooden desk and faces a window with patterned curtains. They hold a telephone receiver to one ear and rest their other hand on the back of their head. The desk is cluttered with a lamp, office supplies, and small decorative models.
President Clifford C. Furnas seated in a relaxed pose in his University at Buffalo office
This black and white portrait features a person with short hair wearing a dark suit, a light-colored shirt, and a patterned necktie. They are seated with their right hand positioned against their chin and cheek. The background shows a plain wall and a portion of a patterned curtain.
President Clifford C. Furnas holding a model airplane in his University at Buffalo office
A person wearing glasses and a suit sits at a large wooden table. They hold a model airplane on a stand that features the text "USAF" on the wing. High-backed chairs and a framed picture on the wall are visible in the background.
President Clifford C. Furnas presenting attorney Charles R. Diebold with the UB School of Business Administration Alumni Award for Niagara Frontier Businessman of the Year for 1964
Two people in suits and ties hold a wooden, shield-shaped plaque between them. Text on the plaque identifies it as an award from the University of Buffalo School of Business Administration Alumni. Captions at the bottom identify the subjects as Charles R. Diebold and President Furnas in July 1965.
Autographed dedication from the UB Dean's Council surrounding photograph of Sparkle and Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas cheering for the University of Buffalo team at a UB versus RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) football game
Left to right: Mr. Grunther (UB alum from Detroit, Mich.)
Presented to Chancellor Clifford C. and Mrs. Furnas upon his appointment by President Eisenhower to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development at the Pentagon
Several people wearing hats and glasses are shown in a black and white photograph. This photograph is mounted to a cream-colored mat that features handwritten cursive text in the upper right corner. The text includes phrases such as "To Chancellor" and "The Dean's Council."
President Clifford C. Furnas speaking to University at Buffalo faculty prior to his retirement in April 1966
A person in formal attire stands at a wooden lectern on a stage, addressing a group of people seated in rows. Behind the speaker is a large, dark chalkboard and vertical curtains. Text at the top of the frame reads "April 1965 President Furnas Speaking to Faculty."
President Clifford C. Furnas and President-elect Martin Meyerson confer in the UB President's office
Two individuals in formal attire sit at a desk with labels at the top identifying them as President Clifford C. Furnas and President-Elect Martin Meyerson in April 1966. One person wearing glasses looks at a newspaper while the second person holds a pen over a desk calendar. The desk holds a pen set, a lamp, and various documents.
President Clifford C. Furnas and William Frederick Doemland inspect the ground preparations for the UB temporary buildings
Two people stand on a construction site next to a large mobile crane with its boom extended upwards. Several multi-story buildings, including one with a tall tower, are visible in the distance behind a row of trees. Text along the top edge reads "PRESIDENT FURNAS and DORMLAND Ground Preparation for Temporary Buildings."
Commemorative model of Curtiss Helldiver airplane presented to Clifford C. Furnas on the occasion of his first five years of leadership at Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Inscription on base of model airplane: 'Doc' Furnas
A black model airplane is positioned on a red curved support arm that extends from a clear pentagonal base. The aircraft features a three-blade propeller and yellow star-and-bar insignias on the wings and fuselage. An engraved plaque on the base reads, '"DOC" FURNAS FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LEADERSHIP WELL DONE THE TEAM'.
William Frederick Doemland and President Clifford C. Furnas examine blueprints and discuss building plans for the University at Buffalo campus
A standing person and a seated person review detailed building plans in an office. Text at the top identifies the pair as Doemland and President C.C. Furnas. This black and white scene includes office furniture like a couch and chairs in the background.
President Clifford C. Furnas presiding as Western New York Nuclear Research Center Board President
Western New York Nuclear Research Center
Left to right (around table): William H. Wendel (back)
Several people in professional attire are gathered around a large table covered with documents and ashtrays in an office setting. A chalkboard and a bookshelf filled with books are visible in the background. Text labels at the top and bottom identify the group and the specific individuals present.
Clifford C. Furnas posed as a Purdue University track athlete
An individual wearing a white sleeveless top with a dark letter and white shorts with a side stripe is captured mid-stride on a grass field. The person leans forward with arms bent, positioned near white markings on the ground. Empty stadium seating is visible in the background behind a low barrier. This black and white photograph features visible physical cracks and aging across its surface.
President Clifford C. Furnas watching a UB baseball game on the sidelines with Athletic Director James E. Peele
Two people wearing baseball caps stand on a grassy field, with one in a suit and the other in a jacket and athletic pants. A chain-link fence and bleachers with spectators are visible in the background. Captions at the top identify the subjects as Chancellor Furnas and James Peele, Athletic Director, in April 1966.
Christmas card of the High Sierras with inset of Clifford C., Sparkle Furnas and daughter Beatrice Furnas hiking on the John Muir/High Sierra Trail, Mount Whitney, California
A black and white collage displays a panoramic view of a jagged, snow-dusted mountain range. Stylized text across the top reads "The top of the world to you Christmas Greetings + 1950 + The Furnases." Insets include a National Park Service sign for Mount Whitney and three people standing beside a tall stone cairn.
President Clifford C. Furnas throws out the first ball to start the UB baseball game
A person wearing a suit and a dark cap is positioned on a pitcher's mound with arms extended in a throwing motion. Text at the top of the black and white scene reads "CHANCELLOR FURNAS THROWS OUT THE FIRST BASEBALL TO START THE GAME April 1966". A grassy field, trees, and a large multi-story building are visible in the background.
President Clifford C. Furnas at work in his University at Buffalo office
An individual sits at a desk cluttered with various items, including pens, eyeglasses, and a desk calendar. They wear a light-colored button-down shirt with a patterned tie and hold a printed document in their right hand. Text at the top of the frame identifies the person as President Clifford Cook Furnas at work in a university office in September 1965.
Clifford C. Furnas displaying the medal for winning the State two-mile race for Purdue
A person stands in a full-length portrait wearing a dark three-piece suit, a white collared shirt, and a tie. One hand holds a chain with circular medals while the other rests in a pocket. Behind them is a large bush covered in light-colored flowers and a portion of a building. Handwritten text appears at the top and bottom of the frame, with "Track Medal" written at the bottom.
Roger Gratwick, President Clifford C. Furnas, Senator Kenneth Keating and Jeannette Martin in the UB President's Office
Keating, Kenneth B. (Kenneth Barnard), 1900-1975
A black and white photograph from October 2, 1964, shows five individuals in an office setting. One person on the right holds a piece of paper and places a hand on the shoulder of a central figure. Text labels at the top name several of the subjects, and a label at the bottom reads "In President's Office."
President Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas in the University at Buffalo President's office
Two individuals are shown from the chest up in front of a set of curtains. One person wears a dark suit and tie, while the other wears glasses, a patterned top, and multiple pearl necklaces. A caption at the bottom identifies the subjects as President and Mrs. Furnas in 1964.
Walter P. Cooke Alumni Award plaque presented to Clifford C. Furnas for his university service by the General Alumni Board of the University at Buffalo
State University of New York at Buffalo. General Alumni Board -- Awards
Inscription reads: The General Alumni Board of the University of Buffalo presents its Walter P. Cooks Alumni Award to Clifford Cook Furnas for his notable and meritorious service to the University, 1966
This square wooden plaque features a bronze-colored metal piece shaped like a scroll with deckled edges. Embossed text on the scroll identifies the award as the Walter P. Cooke Alumni Award presented by the University of Buffalo's General Alumni Board. It was awarded to Clifford Cook Furnas in 1966 for notable and meritorious service to the university.
UB President Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox, Chairman of the UB Council
Two people wearing dark suits and ties stand at a wooden podium featuring several microphones. Both individuals have white flowers attached to their suit lapels. A typed label at the bottom identifies them as President Furnas and Seymour H. Knox, Chairman of the University Council, in 1964.
President Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas greet guests at a celebration of his tenth year at UB, held at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Three people in formal clothing stand together indoors in front of large leafy plants. Two individuals wearing suits stand on the left, while a third person wearing a dress and a floral corsage stands on the right. The individual on the far left is shaking hands with the person on the right.
Seymour H. Knox with President Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas during a celebration of his tenth year at UB, held at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Three people in formal wear are positioned against a plain wall. The person on the left wears a dark suit and tie while holding the hands of the person in the middle, who wears a dress with a corsage and pearl necklace. On the right, a person in a dark suit with a boutonniere looks toward the others. Text at the top left identifies the occasion as a tenth anniversary reception at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery on May 28, 1964.
Caricature poster of Clifford C. Furnas running in track suit through his career milestones with supporters in stands
presented on the occasion of his 68th birthday by the Aerospace Corporation
White rectangular signs on posts identify chronological events including birth in 1900, Olympic participation, and various academic degrees and professional titles. A dashed red line with arrows weaves through the signs, connecting them in a path across the composition. Small drawings like a baby cradle and a teddy bear accompany the earliest milestone.
Frank J. Tone Award medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas for outstanding professional accomplishment by the Niagara Frontier Section of AIME (American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers)
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. Niagara Frontier Section -- Awards
This gold-colored medal features an embossed landscape of Niagara Falls with industrial machinery and power lines. Text along the top border reads "NIAGARA FRONTIER SECTION A.I.M.E." while the bottom lists a professional accomplishment award for Dr. Clifford C. Furnas in 1957. The circular object is set against a solid black background.
This circular gold-colored medal features a left-facing profile of a person centered against a solid black background. The top edge is inscribed with "FRANK J. TONE AWARD," while the years "1868" and "1944" are positioned to the left of the central figure. A laurel wreath frames the bottom edge, and a small circular emblem with crossed hammers appears on the right side.
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas for meritorious civilian service by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (back view)
United States. Dept. of Defense -- Awards
Inscription on back of medal reads: Awarded to Clifford C. Furnas for meritorious civilian service
The reverse of a circular gold medal is engraved with "AWARDED TO CLIFFORD C. FURNAS FOR MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE." It hangs from a yellow ribbon with three vertical lines of blue stitching, which is attached to a metal pin bar at the top. A laurel wreath design borders the bottom edge of the medal.
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas for meritorious civilian service by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (front view)
A circular gold medallion displays a central eagle with outstretched wings, a shield on its chest, and three arrows in its talons. The words "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE" are embossed around the eagle, which sits above a laurel wreath. A wide yellow ribbon with four vertical columns of small blue dashes is attached to the top of the medal.
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas by the Buffalo Club on Washington's birthday, 1956 (back view)
A circular, gold-colored medal is centered against a solid black background. The surface features five lines of engraved text: "THE BUFFALO CLUB HONORS DR. C.C. FURNAS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY 1956." The object has a slightly grainy, matte metallic finish.
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas by the Buffalo Club on Washington's birthday, 1956 (front view)
This gold-colored medallion features a raised relief of a buffalo's head in profile against a smooth background. A wide, circular border surrounds the central image, displaying the embossed text "THE BUFFALO CLUB" at the top and "1867" at the bottom. The border is filled with fine radial lines that create a sunburst effect behind the letters and numbers. The medallion is positioned against a solid black background.
Seymour H. Knox converses with President Clifford C. Furnas during a celebration of his tenth year at UB, held at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Two people in dark suits face each other in a hall with large pillars and a potted plant. Each person holds a glass, and one has a light-colored flower pinned to their lapel. Text at the bottom identifies the individuals as Seymour H. Knox and Chancellor Furnas.
Big Ten Conference Medal awarded to Clifford C. Furnas for Scholarship and Athletic Prowess upon graduation from Purdue University (back view)
Motto on front of medal: Mens fer-vida in corpore iacert-oso
The circular bronze-colored medal displays several banners with the embossed text, "CLIFFORD COOK FURNAS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND ATHLETIC PROWESS." A detailed border consisting of shields, crests, and a floral motif at the bottom circles the central inscription. The object is set against a solid black background.
Big Ten Conference Medal awarded to Clifford C. Furnas for Scholarship and Athletic Prowess upon graduation from Purdue University (front view)
A circular bronze medal shows a figure in profile holding a book with one foot on a stack of stones. The inscription "MENS FERVIDA IN CORPORE LACERTOSO" is embossed on the left side. A monogram and the date 1916 are on the right, and a small dragon emblem sits at the bottom.
Christmas card to Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas from U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie (Interior)
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Portraits of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and wife Mamie are contained within the card
signed: 'With best wishes for a happy holiday season, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower appears from the chest up in a black and white close-up wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt, and dark tie. The person is turned toward the right with corners of the mouth turned up and teeth visible. Vertical wood paneling is visible in the background.
Christmas card to Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas from U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie (Front)
A plain, off-white surface features a faint embossed seal on its right side. The seal contains an eagle with outstretched wings and a circular border of stars, characteristic of the Seal of the President of the United States. The surface has a subtle, paper-like texture and is otherwise empty.
Card wishing Director Clifford C. Furnas a fond farewell from the staff at Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory (Interior)
Card reads (front): You put us on the map
(inside): All the best for future success from the Staff
Red cursive calligraphy on an off-white background displays the phrase "All the best for future Success from the Staff." A small signature in black ink, which appears to read "Will Duke," is placed within the loop of the first capital letter. The text is slanted and positioned on the right side of a light-colored surface.
Card wishing Director Clifford C. Furnas a fond farewell from the staff at Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory (Front)
An illustration shows a person with their back to the viewer writing "Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Inc." on a world map. Above the map, red cursive text says "You put us on the". The heads of other people are visible along the bottom of the frame, all facing the map.
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary (1908-1958) (back view)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers -- Medals
American Institute of Chemical Engineers -- Awards
Back view of the honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary (1908-1958) displaying the motto: Science and industry in the service of man. The motto on the front of the medal: Nature's resources engineered for man's benefit.
A round gold medal is centered against a black background with several lines of embossed text. The top inscriptions mention "C. C. FURNAS 50th ANNIVERSARY," while the central shield reads "AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS" within a laurel wreath. The bottom perimeter displays the phrase "SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY IN THE SERVICE OF MAN" and the years "1908" and "1958."
Honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary (1908-1958) (front view)
Motto on front of medal: Nature's resources engineered for man's benefit
Motto on back of medal: Science and industry in the service of man
The bronze-colored medal depicts a muscular person kneeling with their right hand touching the earth and their left hand holding a small industrial cityscape. Sunbeams and a cloud appear in the background above the person, and embossed text to the right reads, "NATURE'S RESOURCES ENGINEERED FOR MAN'S BENEFIT." The entire medal is centered against a solid black background.
Ceramic buffalo signed by the members of the 1958 Lambert cup-winning UB Football Team (view of right side)
The glossy white bull figurine is positioned in a charging stance with its head lowered and horns pointing forward. Its surface is covered with various names and signatures handwritten in black ink. The sculpture sits against a solid black background.
Ceramic buffalo signed by the members of the 1958 Lambert cup-winning UB Football Team (view of left side)
The white bull is posed in a forward-leaning stance with its head lowered and horns pointing forward. Numerous names and signatures are written in black ink across its glazed, crackle-textured surface. Notable names visible include Jack Welch and Ray Paolini.