Scope and Contents Posters demonstrating at-home workout techniques for men and women using everyday objects. Each poster is titled “Building Physical Power, The Science of Acquiring Strength Through Spinal Development.” The posters were published by the United Schools of Physical Culture, Executive Offices: 915 Flatiron Building, New York. Each poster features a model demonstrating poses instructed by Bernar McFadden. Each poster is copyrighted 1909 by E. R. Du Mont. This collection currently only includes...

Content Description A pair of vernacular photograph albums associated with John H. Senior of Philadelphia. Most images depict athletic, leisure, and recreational activities around the Philadelphia with Senior and his friends. The images tend to show either scenic views of the natural landscape, or activities like camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, and many athletic sports, especially track and field. Senior and his friends were members of a Boys Club track team. There are also six views of the 1910 Penn...