President Clifford C. Furnas at the speaker's podium at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the UB College of Arts and Sciences
State University of New York at Buffalo. College of Arts and Sciences
Three individuals in formal attire stand behind a table set with dishes and glassware in front of a curtained backdrop. The person on the left claps behind a wooden lectern while the central figure examines a plaque. A third person on the right holds papers and wears a name tag marked "COMMITTEE" at this 1964 university event.
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Ceramic buffalo signed by the members of the 1958 Lambert cup-winning UB Football Team (view from above)
A white, glazed ceramic bull figurine is shown against a solid black background with its head lowered. Its body is covered in handwritten text in black ink, including the words "U.B. Bulls - 1958 - Won 8, Lost 1" and "Lambert Cup 1958 Winners." Numerous individual names, such as Sam Sanders, Gordie Bukaty, and Jack Welch, are also signed across the figurine's surface.
Honorary medal awarded posthumously to Clifford C. Furnas by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary (1880-1980)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers -- Awards
A circular silver-toned coin is centered against a black background. Embossed text reading "A CENTURY OF SERVICE" arcs across the top edge, while "1880-1980" is at the bottom. The center contains a four-lobed shape with the stylized letters A, S, M, and E surrounding a central cross symbol.
A circular silver medal is centered against a solid black background with text embossed around its outer edge. The text reads "THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS" at the top and "1880-1980" at the bottom. In the center, a hand holds a lever over a triangular emblem next to a swirling representation of a globe.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas presenting Lewis G. Harriman with the Chancellor's Medal while guest speaker Dr. Harold Taylor and Seymour H. Knox look on at UB Commencement in Kleinhans Music Hall
Chancellor Furnas, Dr. Harold Taylor, Lewis G. Harriman, and Seymour H. Knox wear academic gowns and mortarboards at a 1962 commencement event. Furnas holds a small open case displaying a medal near the center of the group. Text at the top identifies the four people and provides the date and location.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, hard at work, in his University of Buffalo office
An older individual in a suit and tie looks down at a page featuring a geometric diagram. Their right hand rests against their forehead, holding a cigarette that emits a small plume of smoke. In the background, a framed artwork hangs on the wall.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas in his University of Buffalo office
A person in a suit and patterned tie sits behind a desk with open papers while holding a pair of eyeglasses. A large mural featuring an eye and a standing figure is visible in the background. The portrait is captured in black and white.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas meeting in the UB boardroom with his Administrative Assistant, Miss Jeannette Martin
One person in a suit sits at a polished conference table across from another individual whose back is toward the camera. A row of model airplanes and circular ashtrays sits on the table surface. The room contains an American flag, a tall lamp, and leather chairs.
University of Buffalo Council members discuss the impending merger of the University of Buffalo with the New York State university system
Hamilton, Thomas H. (Thomas Hale), 1914-1979
Jaeckle, Edwin F. (Edwin Frederick), 1894-1992
Left to right (seated): Thomas H. Hamilton
Left to right (standing): Lewis G. Harriman
Six people wearing suits and ties are arranged in a group, with three standing behind three seated at a table. The individuals in the foreground look at a large sheet of paper, and the background wall displays a pattern of historical sailing ships. Text at the top and bottom identifies the individuals and the event as "Discussing the Merger."
University of Buffalo Council members, faculty and community leaders discuss the impending merger of the University of Buffalo with the New York State university system
Kirchhofer, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1892-1985
Flershem, R. B. (Rudolph Byford), 1876-1970
Left to right (seated): Harris N. Snyder
Left to right (standing): James J. Ailinger
A group of people is posed in a room featuring a large conference table cluttered with documents and pens. Some individuals are seated around the table while others stand in rows behind them. The setting includes flags, framed artwork on the walls, and windows with patterned curtains. All individuals are dressed in formal business clothing and look toward the camera.
Karr Parker, Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, Dorothy M. Haas, and Seymour H. Knox laying the cornerstone for Norton Hall assisted by two UB students
A person on the left holds a trowel over a stone inscribed with "1961" as it is placed into a wall. In the foreground, a stone inscribed with "NORTON HALL" rests on a wooden sawhorse while a person on the right holds a trowel over it. Text at the top identifies the event as a cornerstone laying ceremony on October 21, 1961.
President Clifford C. Furnas with fellow attendees at the 'Discriminating About Discrimination' Conference held at the State University of New York at Buffalo
Seven individuals pose for a group portrait in front of a light-colored pleated curtain. Four people wear dark suits and ties, while three wear clerical collars with their suits. Most individuals have name tags pinned to their lapels, and several wear eyeglasses.
Purdue University Track Team with Coach Edward J. O'Connor
C.C. Furnas is in front row, third from the right
Twelve individuals wearing light-colored tank tops and shorts with a large letter "P" on the front are arranged in two rows. One person in a dark suit stands to the far left of the group. The scene is set inside a large building with exposed steel structural beams and a brick wall in the background.
Bradley Chapin, Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Karr Parker at the groundbreaking for the Diefendorf classroom building
Bradley Chapin, Chancellor Furnas, and Karr Parker stand on a lawn in front of a large brick building. Two people in light-colored trench coats stand on either side of a person in a dark coat holding a shovel with a clump of grass. Text at the top and bottom provides details about the event and the names of the individuals shown.
Seymour H. Knox, Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and George F. Goodyear unveiling a portrait of Ella Conger Goodyear at the dedication of the University of Buffalo Ella Conger Goodyear Residence Hall
Three individuals in formal attire stand beside a large framed portrait of a person sitting in an ornate chair. The figure on the right holds back a dark cloth to reveal the artwork. Text at the top of the image identifies the scene as the May 6, 1961, unveiling of a portrait of Ella Conger Goodyear.
New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller leaving the University of Buffalo campus accompanied by Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas
Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979
Two individuals are seated in the rear compartment of a car. The person on the left wears a tweed coat and tie with an open mouth and raised hand. The person on the right wears a dark suit and tie while looking toward the camera.
Edward J. O'Connor, C.C. Furnas' track coach at Purdue University
A person stands in a full-length portrait on a field marked with a white line. They wear a three-piece suit, a high collar, and a necktie while holding a hat in their right hand. The background is a blurred outdoor landscape under an overcast sky.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas presenting the keys for the Nuclear Center to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller as Seymour H. Knox and Oliver Townsend look on
Oliver Townsend was Director of the New York State Office of Atomic Energy
Seymour H. Knox was the Chairman of the University of Buffalo Council
Four individuals in suits and overcoats stand outside a large cylindrical building for the presentation of keys for a nuclear center in April 1961. Two individuals on the right hold a small set of keys between them, while others stand nearby holding a hat or a briefcase. Text across the top and bottom of the black and white photograph identifies the participants and the Western N.Y. Nuclear Research Center dedication.
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, accompanied by Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, meeting members of the University of Buffalo community
In this black and white scene, a person in a dark coat and another in a suit shake hands. A third person in a suit stands between them, looking forward. Several others are visible in the background, including individuals in uniforms and hats. Register mark stickers appear on the top and left edges of the frame.
James C. Evans, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Director Ralph Lumb confer as Dr. Raymond Ewell and Seymour H. Knox look on
Ewell, Raymond H. (Raymond Henry), 1908-1978
Western New York Nuclear Research Center
James C. Evans was General Manager and Ralph Lumb was Director of the Western New York Nuclear Research Center
Four people in the foreground are positioned near a glass door, with two more visible in the background. One person holds a dark folder while another rests a hand on the arm of the person on the far left. A text caption at the bottom identifies the individuals and the year 1961.
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller walking through the University of Buffalo campus with Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas
Two people in business suits walk on a paved walkway in front of a wide lawn. To the right, a group of people wearing formal coats and hats stands together. In the background, a large building with a tiered tower sits beyond a line of trees.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas greeting New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller as he arrives on the University of Buffalo campus for the dedication of the Western New York Nuclear Research Center
In this black and white scene, two people dressed in suits stand facing each other on a sidewalk with a building in the background. The person on the left holds a dark portfolio, while the person on the right has their hand positioned on the other person’s arm. Several other individuals in business attire stand nearby, and a caption at the bottom states "THE GOVERNOR ARRIVES ON CAMPUS FOR THE DEDICATION".
President Clifford C. Furnas congratulating Gerry Philbin for his athletic accomplishments in achieving All-East Team for the fifth time
Two people dressed in dark suits and ties stand facing each other while shaking hands. The person on the left has their left hand resting on the right shoulder of the individual on the right. Text along the top edge of the frame identifies the subjects and the date as December 1963.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas during his appearance on the David Susskind program on WNED
A person wearing a suit and tie sits in a chair with legs crossed next to a small table holding a lamp and papers. The background features a paneled wall and a window with light-colored curtains. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Chancellor Furnas on the David Susskind Program at WNED on February 1, 1961.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas poses with a model for the future plans for University of Buffalo
A person wearing a suit and patterned tie sits behind a large table with their arms crossed. On the table is a detailed scale model depicting buildings, roads, and a stadium. Text at the top of the frame identifies the subject as Chancellor Clifford Cook Furnas and provides the date 1960.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, Seymour H. Knox, George Goodyear and Karr Parker lay the cornerstone of Goodyear Hall while student Gloria Krieger looks on
Five people stand by a large stone block engraved with "1960" that is supported by a wooden frame against a brick wall. One person uses a masonry trowel to apply mortar to the top of the stone while another person stands on the opposite side. Text at the top identifies the event as the cornerstone laying for Goodyear Hall on October 29, 1960.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and General William Westmoreland enjoying the West Point versus University of Buffalo football game at West Point, N.Y.
Westmoreland, William C. (William Childs), 1914-2005
Two people stand side-by-side, looking toward the top left of the frame. One person wears a military uniform with many decorations and points a finger toward the sky, while the other wears a suit and holds a hat. Text at the top identifies the individuals and the event as a West Point and U.B. football game on September 17, 1960.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas meeting with New York State Governor Nelson Rockefeller and other members of ACAIRD (Advisory Council for Advancement of Industrial Research and Development)
McHugh, Keith S. (Keith Stratton), 1895-1975
New York (State). Advisory Council for the Advancement of Industrial Research and Development
Left to right: Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller
Keith S. McHugh was New York State Commerce Commissioner
Augustus B. Kinzel was Vice President of Union Carbide Co.
Four individuals in formal business attire are positioned around a large display board showing a map of New York State titled "PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FACILITIES IN NEW YORK STATE." The map features circled geographic regions and text boxes detailing different research complexes across the state. Text at the top identifies the people as Nelson A. Rockefeller, Keith S. McHugh, Augustus B. Kinzel, and C. C. Furnas, and the date March 14, 1960 is printed at the bottom.
This black and white portrait features a person in a dark suit and tie, positioned in front of a plain wall. They hold a pair of glasses in one hand and wear a metal-banded wristwatch. Text along the top edge identifies the subject as "CHANCELLOR FURNAS in his UNIVERSITY of BUFFALO OFFICE 1960".
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox presiding over a snowy groundbreaking ceremony for Goodyear Hall, University of Buffalo
Ten people in heavy winter coats and hats are lined up in a snowy field in front of a large piece of construction equipment. Two individuals in the group hold shovels, and several people look toward the center while others look toward the right. Text at the top and bottom of the black and white photograph identifies the location, date, and names of several participants.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas poses with Mayor Frank A. Sedita next to a bewreathed bust of the 13th U.S. President Millard Fillmore
Sedita, Frank A. (Frank Albert), 1907-1975
Two individuals wearing suits and ties stand on either side of a bust of Millard Fillmore. The bust is mounted on a pedestal and draped with a pine wreath featuring a large bow. Labels above the people identify them as Chancellor Furnas and Mayor Sedita, while text at the bottom credits The University of Buffalo Audio-Visual Center in 1959.
Chancellor and blood donor Clifford C. Furnas is served juice by his wife Sparkle during a Red Cross Blood Drive
A person in a uniform and cap hands a cup and saucer to one of several individuals seated at a long table. A bulletin board with various papers and notices stands in the background, and empty folding chairs are in the foreground. A caption at the bottom of the black and white scene identifies the setting as a university canteen for blood donors in 1959.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and wife Sparkle cheer the University of Buffalo Football Team to a win over Marshall at Rotary Field
A person in a dark raincoat and a brimmed hat stands in the foreground looking upward with their mouth open. Behind them, a second person in a light-colored hooded raincoat and glasses also has their mouth open while holding a hand near their face. Text at the top of the frame includes the date November 21, 1959.
Mr. Melvin H. Baker presenting a $15,000 check to President Clifford C. Furnas for the UB Foundation while simultaneously donating the records of the National Gypsum Company to the university
Baker, Melvin H. (Melvin Houston), 1885-1976
Melvin H. Baker co-founded the National Gypsum Company in 1925
Black and white labels at the top identify the two individuals as Mr. Melvin H. Baker and Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas. The person on the left is positioned in profile looking toward the right, while the person on the right looks downward. Caption text at the bottom notes a donation to the University of Buffalo on February 26, 1964.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, Seymour H. Knox and colleagues lay the cornerstone of the Nuclear Research Center on the University of Buffalo campus
Four individuals identified as James C. Evans, Chancellor Furnas, Oliver Townsend, and Seymour H. Knox stand around a cornerstone inscribed with the year 1959. Two of the people lower a dark box into an opening in the top of the stone. They are outdoors under a temporary canopy at a construction area.
Karr Parker and Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas among the crowd at the cornerstone laying for the Health Sciences Building
Karr Parker was Chairman of Buildings and Grounds
Lewis G. Harriman was UB Council Vice Chairman
Multiple people stand under a temporary shelter during a cornerstone-laying ceremony. One individual holds a trowel next to a large block of stone inscribed with "1959". Text at the top and bottom of the border identifies the event as the cornerstone laying of the Health Sciences Building at the University of Buffalo on November 17, 1959.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, accompanied by students and UB Council colleagues, speaking at the cornerstone laying for the Health Sciences Building
Several people sit on a wooden stage beneath a tent while one person speaks into a microphone at a lectern. An American flag stands to the left, and a building under construction is visible in the background. Printed text at the top and bottom of the frame identifies the event as a cornerstone laying ceremony at the University of Buffalo in 1959.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox assist young Susanne Dunlop in breaking ground for the University of Buffalo Health Sciences Building
Two adults kneel on a lawn flanking a child who stands with one foot on a shovel. One adult holds the shovel handle while the other holds the child's hand and two balloons labeled "SAVE AT WESTERN SAVINGS BANK". A caption identifies the individuals as Chancellor Furnas, Susanne Dunlop, and Seymour H. Knox.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas presiding over the groundbreaking for the Health Sciences Building
Sengbusch, Anne W. (Anne Walker), 1908-1995
Left to right: Louis Schwabe (Biology Citee)
The scene depicts a groundbreaking ceremony for a Health Sciences Building with several people seated on a stage and two standing near a podium. A large poster featuring an aerial drawing of the proposed building complex is displayed on an easel next to a sign for a construction company. Text overlays identify the event date as June 6, 1959, and list the names of various attendees.
Philanthropist Ralph F. Peo presenting a check to Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas for construction of the Nuclear Research Center at the University of Buffalo
Two people in formal attire stand together holding an architectural drawing of a modern building. One person holds a paper check dated April 24, 1959, made out for $10,000. The room contains a framed mountain scene, a globe, and several model airplanes in the background.
Clifford C. Furnas as a Purdue University track athlete
The person stands with their hands behind their back on a dirt track, wearing a light-colored tank top with a bold letter "P" on the chest. They are also wearing shorts with dark side stripes and athletic shoes. In the background, a tiered structure and other distant figures are visible under bright lighting.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas displaying a model rocket during his speech at the Dental Participating Fund Dinner, University of Buffalo
A person wearing a dark suit and glasses stands behind a table with a microphone, holding up a small model rocket. The background features a painting of a building and a light-colored brick wall. Text at the top of the frame reads "DENTAL PARTICIPATING FUND DINNER February 24, 1959."
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas presiding over the University of Buffalo Council
Sy, Albert P. (Albert Philip), 1872-1967
University of Buffalo. University Council
Left to right (around table): Miss Emily Webster
Fifteen individuals are arranged around a large dark table cluttered with papers, with one person standing at the far end. The formal setting includes flags, windows, and framed artwork under a paneled ceiling. The top of the frame displays the names of the participants and the date, "Nov. 1957."
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas poses with members of the Lambert family, the UB Football Team and coaches at the presentation of the Lambert Cup to the University of Buffalo
Eight individuals in suits and ties stand behind a table covered with a white cloth that holds a large silver trophy and a plaque. A banner for the University of Buffalo is mounted on the wall behind the group. Names and the date December 14, 1958, are printed along the bottom edge.
President Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas in Mexico City with the Carborundum Board of Directors
One person in a patterned dress and another in a dark suit stand together in a brick-paved courtyard. A circular stone fountain with central plants sits behind them, and a younger person in a white shirt stands further back near a large birdcage. The scene includes various potted plants, outdoor furniture, and two decorative lanterns on slender metal stands in the foreground.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas accepting the Lambert Cup for the Eastern Small College Championship on behalf of the University at Buffalo Football Team
A person in a suit and tie stands behind a podium with a microphone. Two large trophies and a plaque are displayed on the table in front of them. Text at the bottom identifies the person as Chancellor Furnas accepting the Lambert Cup on December 14, 1958.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, Seymour H. Knox and members of the UB Council lay the cornerstone for the Acheson Hall of Chemistry
Several people stand in front of a building under construction with a worker on scaffolding visible above them. One person holds a trowel next to a stone block inscribed with the year 1958 and a sign reading "University of". Text at the top of the black and white photograph identifies the date as November 10, 1958, and lists several names.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, accompanied by members of the UB engineering faculty, greeting H.W. Bryce and C.E. Hausch, of IBM Corporation
Five people wearing suits stand around an open kit containing vacuum tubes and a manual titled "Digital Computer Laboratory Manual." One person holds the manual and shakes hands with another person. Text at the top margin lists the names H.W. Bryce, C.E. Haush, Chancellor Furnas, Prof. Fisher, and Dean Mohn, dated June 1958.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas conferring with fellow members of the House Select Committee on Space, Dr. W.C. Pickering and Dr. Lee DuBridge
United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Space
Left to right: Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas
Three individuals are positioned around an open binder, with the central person standing and pointing at the pages while the other two are seated. All three wear suits and neckties in an office setting with a window in the background. Text along the top edge reads "HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SPACE FURNAS - PICKERING - DUBRIDGE April 25, 1958".
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas breaks ground for the Acheson Hall of Chemistry accompanied by members of the UB Chemistry faculty and UB Council
Woodburn, Henry M. (Henry Milton), 1902-1976
Five people wearing overcoats and hats stand in a snowy landscape with buildings and trees in the background. One individual holds a shovel with a clump of dirt, while others stand beside them. Text at the top of the frame reads "Groundbreaking for Acheson Hall of Chemistry" and lists the date March 11, 1953.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas with guest speaker Dr. Ethan A. H. Shepley, Charles Diefendorf and Seymour H. Knox at the Kleinhans Music Hall UB Capital Gifts Campaign Convocation
Shepley, Ethan A. H. (Ethan Allen Hitchcock), 1896-1975
Dr. Ethan A. H. Shipley was the Chancellor of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Four people stand side-by-side wearing suits and ties, with two individuals wearing floral lapel pins and one wearing glasses. A person on the left holds a folded piece of paper as they all face forward. A framed work of art hangs on the wall behind them, and text at the top edge lists names, "U.B. Convocation," and the date "Jan. 9, 1958."
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, supported by members of the University of Buffalo Council and faculty, speaks at the Convocation launching the UB Capital Gifts Campaign at Kleinhans Music Hall
A speaker stands at a wooden podium while a row of people in formal attire sits across a stage. Behind the group hangs a large banner featuring a detailed map of a campus layout with several buildings. Text at the top and bottom of the frame provides historical context about the location and event in January 1958.
Clifford C. and Clifton J. Furnas posing in front of a car
Two people wearing overcoats and hats stand in an outdoor setting in front of a vintage car with wooden spoke wheels. One person wears a flat cap while the other wears a fedora and glasses. The black and white photograph shows signs of aging, including creases and handwritten initials at the top edge. A basket with supplies rests on the ground at their feet.
Dr. Clifford Furnas during his appearance on television show 'Face the Nation'
A person sits at a desk containing stacks of paper, a microphone, eyeglasses, and a glass of water. They wear a dark suit and a patterned tie. A nameplate in the foreground reads "Dr. Clifford Furnas," and text at the top of the frame reads "FACE THE NATION" and "OCTOBER 20, 1957."
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, surrounded by colleagues, breaks ground for the Sherman Hall for Medical Research, University of Buffalo
Five individuals stand together outdoors for the groundbreaking of Sherman Hall for Medical Research on May 22, 1957. One person holds a shovel with a clump of grass and dirt while others stand nearby in formal suits and overcoats. The group is positioned on a grassy area in front of a large building.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas making the acquaintance of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman at Canisius College
A seated person on the left shakes hands with a person standing on the right, both wearing suits and glasses. A third person in a clerical collar sits between them, and a fourth person stands in the background. Text across the top border identifies the participants and the date.
Clifford C. Furnas' United States Olympic track uniform patch worn at the 7th Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium
Olympic Games (7th : 1920 : Antwerp, Belgium)
This shield-shaped textile patch is constructed with dense embroidery against a plain white background. The upper section contains white stars on a light blue field, while the lower portion features alternating red and white vertical stripes. A thick yellow border outlines the entire perimeter of the patch.
Dr. Clifford Furnas with television show 'Face the Nation' host Stuart Novins
In a black and white photograph, one person sits at a wooden desk with a pen and papers while another person leans over from the right. The seated person wears glasses and a necktie, and the standing person wears a bowtie and a wristwatch. A nameplate identifying Dr. Clifford Furnas sits in the foreground near a microphone and a glass of water, with the date October 20, 1957, printed at the top.
UB Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas receives an honorary doctorate in engineering from the University of Michigan President Harlan Hatcher
Autographed by University of Michigan President Harlan Hatcher
Three individuals wear black academic gowns and mortarboard caps in a black and white scene. Text along the top edge describes an honorary degree ceremony from 1957, and a signature is visible at the bottom left. One person stands with their back to the camera, facing two others.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, accompanied by the UB Homecoming Queen and ROTC officers, speaks to the crowd at Rotary Field, University at Buffalo
A person in a long coat stands at a microphone on a grassy field marked with a 50-yard line indicator. A line of people in military uniforms and formal attire, including one person holding a bouquet of flowers, stands behind the speaker. To the right, a person in a suit and hat stands near a small wooden table holding a telephone, while a scoreboard and bleachers are visible in the background.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas filming the natural surroundings at Taquendama Falls, Bogota, Colombia
A person in a dark suit stands on a grassy slope and looks through a movie camera. In the background, a large waterfall cascades over a rocky cliff. A text label at the bottom reads, "C.C. Furnas at Taquendama Falls Bogata, Columbia 1957."
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox, Chairman of the UB Council, in front of Cooke, Tower and MacDonald residence halls, discussing plans for the future University of Buffalo campus
Two people in hats and long coats face each other on a grassy lawn with large brick buildings in the background. Text at the top identifies the individuals as Seymour H. Knox and Clifford C. Furnas, while labels at the bottom name the buildings as Cooke, Tower, and MacDonald Residence Halls. A leafless tree stands to the left of the group, and small saplings are planted on the right.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox, Chairman of the UB Council, in front of Hayes Hall discussing plans for the future University of Buffalo campus
Two individuals wearing overcoats and hats stand in a grassy field and face one another. In the background is Hayes Hall, a large stone building with a prominent clock tower. A caption at the bottom identifies the individuals and notes the date as 1955.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Seymour H. Knox, Chairman of the UB Council, viewing the completed Baird Music Building on the University of Buffalo campus
Two individuals, identified as Chancellor Furnas and Chairman Knox, stand in profile wearing overcoats and hats. One person points a gloved hand toward the Baird Music Building, a rectangular structure with a grid-patterned exterior. The building is situated on a grassy landscape with several trees under an overcast sky.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas with Buster (the UB Mascot presented by Mike Todd), and students, Dorothy Hauf and Sparkle Furnas
A group of individuals in mid-20th-century attire stands on a lawn in front of a brick building. At the center, a person in a suit holds the lead of a small black cow wearing a blanket with the letters "UB". Other people stand or crouch nearby on the grass looking toward the animal.
Clifford C. and Clifton J. Furnas at Happy Hollow, West Lafayette, Ind.
Two individuals in dark suits, ties, and flat caps stand side-by-side in a field with trees in the background. Handwritten blue text at the top margin says "CLIFFORD & CLIFTON IN HAPPY HOLLOW," and the initials "C C" and "C J" are at the bottom. This monochromatic scene has a white border and shows some light fading across the top.
Miss Jane Keeler converses with Elizabeth Taylor and husband Mike Todd at the Faculty Club, University of Buffalo
Three individuals are seated in dark wooden chairs against a plain wall. The person on the left wears a patterned dress and a hat, while the person in the center wears a dark dress and floral hair accents. The person on the right is dressed in a suit and tie with a flower on the lapel.
President Clifford C. Furnas during an interview taping for broadcast
A person with short light hair, wearing a white button-down shirt and a dark necktie, is shown from the chest up. They have a microphone attached to their clothing and are gesturing with one hand in the foreground. Text along the top edge of the photograph reads "PRESIDENT FURNAS TAPING FOR BROADCAST" and "May 1, 1963".
Sparkle Furnas and Miss Jane Keeler converse with Elizabeth Taylor and husband Mike Todd at the Faculty Club, University of Buffalo
A black and white scene features four people labeled as Mrs. Furnas, Miss Jane Keeler, Elizabeth Taylor, and Michael Todd. One person stands on the left while the others are seated in chairs, including one wearing a floral headpiece and another holding a glass. Text at the top identifies the location as Faculty Club, University of Buffalo, dated September 20, 1957.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, Seymour H. Knox, William C. Baird and Cameron Baird laying the cornerstone for the Frank Burkett Baird Music Building, University of Buffalo
Four individuals wearing suits stand in front of a light-colored cinder block wall while holding a rectangular stone block and a smaller metallic box. The stone is engraved with the text "FRANK BURKETT BAIRD MUSIC BUILDING 1957." Labels at the top include the date May 14, 1957, and several names.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas holds umbrella for Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Mike Todd
Three people in formal clothing walk together in an outdoor urban setting. One person holds a large black umbrella over the central individual, who has white floral accents in their hair and on their clothing. Both the central and right-most individuals look toward the sky. A piece of fabric with red and white stripes is attached to the top of the frame.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas is greeted by General Curtis LeMay at S.A.C. Headquarters
United States. Air Force. Strategic Air Command
UB Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas was appointed by President Eisenhower to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development at the Pentagon
Two people are positioned face-to-face on an airfield next to an airplane and a set of boarding stairs. One individual wears a suit and a fedora, while the other wears a military service uniform with a peaked cap and several rows of ribbons. Text at the top of the photograph identifies the individuals as Assistant Secretary Furnas and General Curtis LeMay at S.A.C. Headquarters in 1956.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas seated in the cockpit of the S2F jet plane at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Key West, Florida
A person is seated within the cockpit of an S 2 F aircraft, visible through the side window while wearing a light-colored shirt and patterned tie. The dark-colored aircraft features a large rounded radome on its roof and exterior markings including the number 10 and danger warnings with arrows. Text at the top identifies the scene as an inspection by C.C. Furnas at U.S.N.A.S. Key West, Florida, on October 24, 1956.
Clifford C. Furnas at his Pentagon desk as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development
A person wearing a suit and patterned tie sits behind a dark desk with their hands resting on the surface. A flag with stripes and stars is visible in the background. Text at the bottom right corner reads "At Desk in Pentagon Dec. 14, 1955."
Rear-Admiral J. H. Ward, Commander of the Key West Naval Base, welcoming Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas to the Fleet Sonar School
A person in a light-colored military uniform with a peaked cap shakes hands with another person dressed in a dark suit and a hat. They stand on a concrete surface with the wing and engine of an airplane and a hangar in the background. Captions on the photograph identify the event as Rear Admiral J.H. Ward welcoming Assistant Secretary of Defense C.C. Furnas at the Fleet Sonar School on October 23, 1956.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development Clifford C. Furnas deplaning at the Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Fla.
A person dressed in a dark suit, tie, and hat descends the stairs from an aircraft door. Text at the top identifies the individual as Assistant Secretary of Defense C.C. Furnas arriving at the Fleet Sonar School in Key West. The words "AIR STATION" are visible on the side of the stairs, and handwritten notes appear along the bottom edge.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas lowers himself into a F3D Skyknight fighter jet at the U.S. Naval Air Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, California
A person wearing a flight suit, life jacket, and a helmet marked with the number five is positioned in the open cockpit of an aircraft. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Assistant Secretary Furnas at the U.S. Naval Air Missile Test Center on June 8, 1956. The individual's hands rest on the canopy frame as they descend into the jet.
Clifford C. Furnas at Purdue University in his ROTC uniform
A person wearing a campaign hat, long-sleeved button-down shirt, jodhpurs, and leg wraps stands in an open field. Behind them is a multi-story building and several leafy trees. Handwritten notes on the border of the photograph include "ROTC," "1919," and "CCF."
President Clifford C. Furnas, Dean Helen B. Schleman, and members of the Clement family at the cornerstone laying for the Carolyn Tripp Clement Residence Hall
Schleman, Helen B. (Helen Blanche), 1902-1992.
Helen B. Schleman was Dean of Women, Purdue University (1947-1968) and President of the National Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors
Five people are positioned behind a table supporting a large white rectangular block with "1963" written on the front. In the center, one person holds a smaller box with the name "CLEMENT" written on the side. The group is indoors in front of patterned curtains.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas and General Nathan Twining at an Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Dinner, Elgin Field, Florida
Twining, Nathan F. (Nathan Farragut), 1897-1982
Two individuals sit at a dining table featuring a white cloth, various glassware, and place settings. The person on the left is dressed in a suit and tie, while the person on the right wears a military uniform with four stars and service ribbons. Text at the top of the frame identifies the subjects and dates the scene to April 12, 1956, at Eglin Field, Florida.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development, Clifford C. Furnas, at his Pentagon desk with four star flag in background
A person sits at a desk holding a pencil over papers, with a rotary phone to the left. A United States Department of Defense seal is mounted on the wall behind them, next to a flag. Captioned text at the bottom identifies the subject as Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford Cook Furnas at a Pentagon desk in 1956.
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson congratulates the new Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development, Clifford C. Furnas
Two people wearing suits shake hands in front of several framed landscape paintings on a wall. The individual on the left holds a white scroll tied with a ribbon. Printed text across the top identifies the subjects as Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson and Assistant Secretary of Defense Clifford C. Furnas on December 5, 1955.
Clifford C. Furnas being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development by General Counsel Mansfield D. Sprague and Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson
Sprague, Mansfield D. (Mansfield Daniel)
Clifford Cook Furnas raises one hand while resting the other on an open book held by Mansfield D. Sprague. Secretary Charles Wilson stands in the background between them. Text labels identify the individuals and describe the event as the swearing-in for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for R and D.
Clifford C. Furnas as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development in the Pentagon
An older individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a necktie with a repeating pattern. Their light-colored hair is short and thinning on the top of their head. They are positioned against a plain, neutral background.
Chancellor Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas greet guests at the first Chancellor's Ball at the Norton Union, University of Buffalo
Several individuals in tuxedos and floor-length gowns gather in an indoor space with a decorative mantel and floral arrangement. Text at the top identifies the event as the First Chancellor's Ball held at Norton Union on November 19, 1955. Names of the attendees are provided at the bottom of the black and white frame.
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.)
Several people in heavy coats, hats, and gloves are seated outdoors at a 1955 sporting event between U.B. and R.P.I. One person in the foreground wears a wide-brimmed hat over a knit cap, while an adjacent person wears a clear rain bonnet over a headscarf. Text at the top and bottom of the frame provides identifying information for the date and the individuals shown.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas accepting a $90,000 grant from Harry M. Dent and Frederic Wheeler, Board Chairman of the Dent Foundation, for a Clinical Professorship in Cardiovascular Disease
Three people in formal suits gather around a desk to look at a document. Text at the top identifies them as Chancellor Furnas, Mr. Frederic Wheeler, and Mr. Harry M. Dent. According to the text, the group is accepting a ninety-thousand-dollar grant for a clinical professorship in cardiovascular disease on November 16, 1955.
Father Raymond J. Ash and Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas watch as Seymour H. Knox lays the cornerstone of Hochstetter Hall, University of Buffalo
Four people gather around a large stone block inscribed with "HOCHSTETTER HALL 1955" on a construction site. One person in a light-colored coat holds a small metal box as it is placed into the suspended stone, while another in a plaid shirt guides the block's movement. Two others in formal clothing stand on the left side of the scene observing the process.
Clifton J. and Clifford C. Furnas posing in front of a car at Christmas
Two individuals in winter coats and hats stand in a snowy field next to a large car from the early 20th century. Handwritten text at the top edge reads "CLIFTON" and "CLIFFORD," and the bottom edge says "XMAS 1919." Each person stands near rectangular objects resting in the snow.
President Clifford C. Furnas in his office at the State University of New York at Buffalo (post-merger with state system)
Clifford C. Furnas became the first President of the University at Buffalo after its merger with the state on Sept. 1, 1962
A person with light skin and a bald head wears a dark suit jacket and looks toward the camera. They are positioned in front of a patterned curtain and a desk with papers and small objects. Text in the upper right corner reads "I.L.B. Office November 1952".
Clifton J. Furnas as a toddler and Clifford C. Furnas as an infant
A child stands beside an infant seated in a patterned floral chair, both wearing long-sleeved light-colored dresses. Text along the bottom margin identifies the subjects as Clifton J. and Clifford C. Furnas from approximately 1900. The physical photograph displays visible signs of age, such as creases and worn edges.
Certificate of appreciation presented to Clifford C. Furnas for distinguished service by the Council of the State University of New York at Buffalo
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Council
Signed by the Chairman of the UB Council, Seymour H. Knox
This document honors Clifford Cook Furnas with "Our Deepest Respect and Best Wishes" for service to the university. The certificate is dated May 29, 1966, and features a gold embossed seal with a blue ribbon in the lower-left corner. A handwritten signature for the Chairman of the Council is located at the bottom right of the page.
Commemorative clock, in the form of a cockpit aeronautical instrument, presented to Clifford C. Furnas by Flight Research, Curtiss-Wright Research Laboratory
Inscription reads: 'Doc Furnas' from Flight Research
The clock has a black face with gold-toned numbers and three smaller dials. It is set into a polished metal mount shaped like stylized wings with a triangular stand. The top of the frame is inscribed with "DOC" FURNAS, FROM, and FLIGHT RESEARCH.
Order of the Phoenix honorary medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas as a gift from King Paul of Greece
Paul I, King of the Hellenes, 1901-1964 -- Awards
The medal consists of a white enamel cross with a bronze phoenix emblem in the center and a bronze crown on top. It is suspended from a yellow ribbon with thin black borders. Below the medal is a black rectangular plaque with white text identifying it as the Order of the Phoenix, a gift from King Paul of Greece dated March 25, 1962.
Vincent Bendix Award medal presented to Clifford C. Furnas for Engineering College Research by the American Society for Engineering Education
American Society for Engineering Education -- Awards
The left medal shows a profile of a person with the text "The Vincent Bendix Award For Engineering College Research." The right medal depicts various scientific symbols, the American Society for Engineering Education name, and the recipient Clifford Cook Furnas. Both objects are finished in a gold tone and positioned side-by-side.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas accepting the Lambert Cup from Victor Lambert on behalf of the University at Buffalo Football Team for the Eastern Small College Championship
Large black text reading "LAMBERT CUP" is positioned at the top of the frame. Below the text, a black and white photograph shows two people in suits shaking hands in front of a banner with the letters "FFALO". A small trophy with a human figure sits in the lower-left corner of the photograph.
Invitation for Clifford C. and Sparkle Furnas to attend the second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as U.S. President and Richard M. Nixon as U.S. Vice President
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
This cream-colored document features a gold seal at the top with an illustration of the United States Capitol dome and an eagle. Below the seal, centered calligraphic text invites Mr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Furnas to participate in the inauguration of Dwight David Eisenhower as President of the United States. The invitation is printed in a formal script on a plain background.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas presenting the University of Buffalo Chancellor's Medal to A. Conger Goodyear
Goodyear, A. Conger (Anson Conger), 1877-1964
An individual in academic regalia holds an open box containing a medal. A second individual in a suit and bowtie stands beside them, looking at the award. Text at the top of the scene identifies the people as Chancellor Furnas and A. Conger Goodyear.
Seymour H. Knox, Father Raymond J. Ash and Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas at the cornerstone laying ceremony for Hochstetter Hall, University of Buffalo
Three individuals stand next to a large stone block engraved with "HOCHSTETTER HALL 1955" that is suspended by ropes. One person uses a trowel on the base beneath the stone while the others stand nearby. Text at the top of the frame reads "October 8, 1955" and identifies the people as Seymour H. Knox, Father Ash, and Chancellor Furnas.
Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and T. P. Wright, Vice President of Cornell University, holding citation to Dr. Furnas by the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Board of Directors
Wright, Theodore P. (Theodore Paul), 1895-1970
Two people wearing suits and ties stand side-by-side while holding a large certificate. The person on the left has short hair and a patterned tie, while the person on the right wears glasses and has white hair. A caption at the bottom provides context for the scene, which takes place in an office setting with framed items on the wall.