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Alfred J. French collection of Willamette University Memorabilia, 1928-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- French, Alfred J.
- Title
- Alfred J. French collection of Willamette University Memorabilia
- Dates
- 1928-1992 (inclusive)19281992
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WUA051
- Summary
- This collection contains memorabilia of Alfred French's time as an undergraduate at Willamette University, 1928-1932. Materials include items from the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, Track and Field memorabilia, and items for class reunions.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Alfred J. French was born in Falls City, Oregon on January 4th 1910. He spent his youth attending school in Salem, later graduating from Willamette University in 1932. In 1937, Alfred completed an internship at the University of Oregon medical school, after which he established a medical practice in Coos Bay. There, Alfred met Janet Stowell. They married in 1939. Between 1942 and 1945, Alfred served as a flight surgeon in the US Army Air Corps. He returned to Coos Bay in 1947. Alfred and Janet raised four children and Alfred remained at his medical practice until his retirement in 1985.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Alfred French was an undergraduate student at Willamette University between 1928 and 1932. Included in his collection are items related to his on-campus experience. These include a 1929 initiation paddle for the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, Track and Field and Football materials, and a green freshman beanie. Also included are materials from the 50th, 55th, and 60th class reunions.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.
Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Alfred J. French collection of Willamette University Memorabilia, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by size and shape of the items.
Location of Collection
Mark O. Hatfield LibraryAcquisition Information
Gift of Janette French Barbour; Alfred J. French, III; David S. French and Alice L. French, 2013
Separated Materials
The Janet McCalley Stowell diary is a documentation of everyday life between 1890 and 1906. Janet McCalley Stowell was the grandmother of Alfred's wife Janet Stowell.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | #32 Bearcat patch | circa 1930 |
| 1 | 2 | Green freshman beanie (with comb) | 1928 |
| 1 | 3 | Alpha Psi Delta Initiation paddle | 1929 |
| 1 | 4 | Scholastic records sent to C. F. French | 1929-1931 |
| 1 | 5 | "Lash the Loggers" Homecoming | 1928 |
| 1 | 6 | Track and Field memorabilia | 1928-1931 |
| 1 | 7 | Alpha Psi Delta material; receipt | 1929 |
| 1 | 8 | Associated Student Body certificate | 1930 |
| 1 | 9 | Class of 1932 Reunion materials
Includes photographs of 1982, 1987 and 1992 reunion.
|
1982-1992 |
| 2 | 1 | Willamette University letterman sweater | circa 1930 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Football
- Student activities
- Track and Field
Corporate Names
- Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Salem (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- memorabilia
Finding aid processed by Ashley Toutain.
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
