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Date(s)
- 1887-1888 (Creation)
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1 photograph
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Administrative history
Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, The College of New Jersey is the oldest teacher training college in the state and the ninth oldest in the nation. Originally located in downtown Trenton, the college expanded academically and physically, and later moved to suburban Ewing Township in the 1930s.
Over the years, the name of the college has changed to reflect its expanding mission.
New New Jersey State Normal School, 1855-1908New Jersey Normal School in Trenton, 1908-1929
New Jersey State Teachers College and State Normal School at Trenton, 1929-1937
New Jersey State Teachers College at Trenton, 1937-1958
Trenton State College, 1958-1996
The College of New Jersey, 1996-present
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The image shows the students and teachers of the Boys classes of the Model School from 1887-1888. The people in the photograph are predominately standing in front of the closed doors of an entryway to the Model School. Two people are sitting on the grass in front of the larger group. Many people are holding hats. Some are wearing hats. Two students are holding baseball bats.