Union College William Hahn Postcard Collection

Union College

Blue Gate Entrance, Union College, Schenectady, NY - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:

Dates of Original:

c. 1900 - 1920

Historical Context

Union College, located in Schenectady, New York, is a private liberal arts college. It was founded in 1795 and was originally an all-men’s college. In 1970, Union College became co-educational. The college offers a variety of undergraduate programs for its students and offers a substantial amount of extracurricular activities as well, including sports, clubs, fraternities and sororities for students to join. The college is also known for its architectural structures on and around campus.

Scope of Collection

This collection includes postcards of various Union College campus views. This collection shows exterior views and select buildings from the early twentieth century.