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Balbi's first hand account of his travels to southeast Asia in search of gemstones. This includes a particularly in depth description of his time in Pegu (Myanmar)

Ceasare de'Federici was a jeweler/merchant/traveler who spent much of his life in southeast Asia in search of gemstones to be sent to his home in the Republic of Venice.

Line map showing culture areas of the US Southwest and Northwest Mexico, including important sites in the Late Prehistoric.

A game played to learn multiplication tables

Illustrated flash card used to practice multiplication tables; this one has image of dancing slave and rhyme "The British slaves/ are now all free;/nine times seven are/..... ....."

Lavish gold mosaic characterizes the interior of the Basilica of San Marco. Subjects of the mosaic cycles include scenes from the Old and New Testaments, with a specific emphasis on the lives of Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Mark

The Basilica of San Marco served as the spiritual heart of the Republic of Venice. Technically the private chapel of the leader of Venice -- the Doge -- this church houses the remains of the city's patron saint, Mark. Contrary to popular belief, San…

Rotating device used to calculate interest.

A picture of the varsity football team in 1958.

Ray Charles performing at Santa Clara University in order to encourage and rally support for the Civil Rights Movement.