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Candlelight Service

Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
Description:
Among St. Lawrence University's most enduring traditions is the Holiday Candlelight Service.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G Box 17
Date Original:
1965
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator: unknown
Series:
3
Box:
16
Folder:
Candlelight Service
Digitization Specifications:
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Gunnison Interior

Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
Description:
An early view of the interior of Gunnison Chapel. Notice the lack of the newer stained glass windows.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G Box 17
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator: unknown
Series:
3
Box:
17
Folder:
Gunnison Interior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1380 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Type:
Image

Bell Ringers

Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Description:
Student bell ringers have brought each weekday while classes are in session to a close with the Bacheller Memorial Chime. Weddings, services and celebrations at Gunnison Chapel have also featured the "Chapel Bells".
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G Box 17
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator: unknown
Series:
3
Box:
17
Folder:
Gunnison Interior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1380 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Format:
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Type:
Image

Bacheller Memorial Chime

Creator:
Jubenville, Ray A.
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Description:
Irving Bacheller, one of the most popular authors of the early 20th century and an 1882 SLU alum, provided funds for the brass bells that would ring from the tower of Gunnison Chapel for close to 80 years.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G Box 17
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
3
Box:
17
Folder:
Gunnison Interior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
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Type:
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Four Windows

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
The last of the windows to be installed in Gunnison Chapel were dedicated in May 1982. They feature text from Psalms 100 and 122 and from Milton's Paradise Regained and Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Date Original:
1982
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1800 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Type:
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The Twelve Windows

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
Mimicking the 12 Apostles, these smaller windows are distributed along the side aisles of Gunnison Chapel. The windows represent The Beatitudes, rejoicing, the Good Samaritan and the Benediction (Peace I Leave with You). The windows were dedicated in May of 1981.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Date Original:
1981
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1380 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Type:
Image

The Athletics and Recreation Window

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
Also dedicated in October 1980, this window is unique in its portrayal of typical athletic and recreational pursuits popular at St. Lawrence, most notably, ice hockey. Dozens of SLU athletes donated funds to gift the Athletics and Recreation Window to the University.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Date Original:
1980
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1600 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Format:
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Type:
Image

The Religion Window

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
The Religion Window depicts many biblical figures, religious thinkers and several icons of SLU's own past as a Universalist Theological School. It was dedicated in October 1980 by Frank and Lee Augsbury in memory of Joseph J. Romoda (SLU, 1933), for many years the Dean of the College of Letters and Science.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Date Original:
1980
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1600 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
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Type:
Image

The Law Window

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
The Law Window, with its iconic statement "Equal Justice Under the Law", was dedicated in May of 1979. It was donated by St. Lawrence trustee Howard Sprow as a memorial to his wife Mildred.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Date Original:
1979
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1518 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
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Type:
Image

The Appleton Windows

Creator:
Henry Lee Willet
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Glass painting and staining -- New York (State)
Description:
Dedicated in September of 1976, these smaller windows contain the mantra "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve". They were gifted to the chapel by the children of Oliver D. Appleton and Elsa Gunnison Appleton, the granddaughter of the building's namesake, Almon Gunnison.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 12, Gunnison Windows, Box 19A
Publisher:
St. Lawrence University
Date Original:
1976
Decade:
Language:
English
Series:
1
Box:
19
Folder:
Dedication programs
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
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Type:
Image