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Caption: Book - History of the University (Nevins)
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291 from a Chicago donor. The museum of classical archeology and art has obtained many casts which complete historically those in the art collection^5 To these have been added originals and reproductions of coins, terra cottas, and other small antiquities, models illustrating ancient household and civic life, and a number of interesting specimens of Egyptian pottery necklaces, figurines, etc., obtained through the generosity of another Chicagoan. Both museums show an appreciation of the educational value of collections of photographs, and while both are in their infancy, they will be granted means to grow. It is hoped that to the museum of European culture the foreign and naturalized elements in Illinois, especially the German, Scandinavian, and Italian stocks, will contribute works of art, books, and objects of historical interest. Among the scientific collections first mention should be given that in entomology, one of the largest in America. It includes an elementary exhibit of 6,400 common specimens, the collection of Andreas Bolter, of Chicago, of 120,000 specimens, representing 16,000 species, and 315,000 pinned insects of the State Entomologist's Office. The herbarium, thanks mainly to the State Laboratory, contains 65,000 mounted plants, while there is a collection of 35,000 named specimens of fungi. In geology the University has profited both by private collections and those of the State Geological Survey, and has over 10,000 rock specimens, 12,000 mineral specimens, 50,000 paleontological specimens, including the collections of Tyler, McWhorter, Worthen, and Hertzer, and 3,000 shells. The zoological collection presents a full view of the fauna of Illinois, with a large number of mounted mammalia from all parts of the world, mounted birds, and mounted cold-blooded MUSEUMS
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