Experiments in Static Electricity

Looking through the information we gathered from the HWS archives at Tremlett College, we realized we neglected to include this image in the previous slideshow illustrating the time at which our founders were in attendance at the school. This photograph most likely dates to 1903 or 1904 and shows a science class underway. The students are engaged in an exploration of the properties and mechanisms of static electricity. The science classes at the time were very hands-on. It looks like quite a bit of fun. 

It's difficult to tell, but the young woman in the back working at the chalkboard may well be Bunny Campbell, one of the HWS founders. 
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Our research into the special archives led to the semi-fictionalized account of the HWS founding in the mystery novel The Library of Lost Trees.