![The image shows students and faculty standing and sitting in front of the main entrance to the school. A portion of the image is missing and the words "Normal 1887" are written in the missing space. Additionally, the word "Mother" and written above a person standing next to a column in the left quarter of the photograph. The back of the photograph is inscribed with the following: "Dorothy Stevens Mount [class of] 29. Her mother (Isabel Gulick) marked."](/uploads/r/the-college-of-new-jersey-2/a/9/2/a92795007ca435f268da6bc405e09529bd84414c9caf0212ca7b3d4b5b3bcbbb/CG1_5_1887_142.jpg)
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Date(s)
- 1870-1919 (Creation)
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4 oversized boxes
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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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Scope and content
Contains annual class photographs of the New Jersey State Normal School at Trenton. In many instances, there are multiple class photographs because the school graduated students in February and June, as well as other months.
System of arrangement
Items are arranged chronologically.