Willamette University and Salem, Oregon postcard collection, 1900-1990

Overview of the Collection

Title
Willamette University and Salem, Oregon postcard collection
Dates
1900-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
WUA032
Summary
Postcards from the Michael J. Carrick postcard collection and the Jim and Connie Ames postcard collection.
Repository
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

This collection is open to researchers.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Postcards from the Michael J. Carrick postcard collection and the Jim and Connie Ames postcard collection. One hundred and sixty-one black and white and color images document Willamette University and the city of Salem, Oregon from the early 1900s through 1990.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The postcard collection includes Willamette University buildings and grounds, university student activities such as parades and athletic events, and prominent downtown Salem, Oregon scenes. Both sides of the postcard were scanned when applicable.

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 Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.

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], Willamette University and Salem, Oregon postcard collection, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically by building name.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Acquisition Information

Gift of Michael J. Carrick, July 31, 2006 and Jim and Connie Ames, April 9, 2008.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box postcard
1 1 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
circa 1920
1 2 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon B.2230
Waller Hall with mansard roof and tower.
circa 1910
1 3 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Willamette University campus, Eaton Hall in foreground.
circa 1980
1 4 Waller Hall, Willamette University, #5 Todd
Waller Hall, signed and dated by the photographer.
circa 1910
1 5 Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall from Sweetland Field
Sweetland Field was the sports field for Willamette University at the time of the photograph.
circa 1910
1 6 State Capitol, Willamette University, and Women's College, Salem, Oregon
Willamette University's Women's College, 1880-1888.
circa 1890
1 7 Football team practicing on Sweetland Field
Willamette University
circa 1910
1 8 Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall, Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
circa 1900
1 9 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall
circa 1910
1 10 Residence Section, Salem, Oregon
State Capitol, Lausanne Hall, Waller Hall seen behind trees.
circa 1910
1 11 State Capitol, Willamette University, and Women's College, Salem, Oregon
State Capitol, Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall, home of the Women's College between 1800 and 1888.
circa 1885
1 12 No 60. Kimball College of Theology, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
circa 1920
1 13 College of Theology, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
circa 1910
1 14 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Built in 1909, this is Eaton Hall before landscaping, small group of people on front steps.
circa 1910
1 15 Campus Scene, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in front, Waller Hall in background.
circa 1930
1 16 College of Theology, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
circa 1910
1 17 University Library, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Building later became Smullin Hall.
circa 1950
1 18 Eaton Hall, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall with landscaped grounds.
circa 1920
1 19 "On the way to Mt. Emily breakfast" - on back of card
Names listed on back of card - Paul Beck, Howard Richardson, Cora Rudd, Eleanor Davis, Cecil Bolton, Eunice Bolton.
1915 July 5
1 20 Unidentified basketball team
Names listed on back of card - Earl Reynolds, Jack Kerr, George McDonald.
1914 March 23
1 21 Grandstand, #19 'Todd'
Sweetland Field, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon.
circa 1910
1 22 A young man with bike in front of Lausanne Hall
Initials on back - RRW.
circa 1920
1 23 Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon #5381
Originally the home of William and Chloe Clarke Willson.
circa 1900
1 24 The Maple Walk, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #5382 circa 1900
1 25 May Queen and court circa 1910
1 26 Bird's Eye View of Salem, Oregon, showing southern part of city
Waller Hall to the left, Medical Building to the right, Lausanne Hall in background.
circa 1920
1 27 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall
circa 1910
1 28 1093 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall
circa 1910
1 29 Willamette University, Woman's College, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall to the left, Lausanne Hall to the right.
circa 1900
1 30 Freshman farewell parade circa 1922
1 31 Eaton Hall and Willamette University (Oregon's Oldest College), Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall to the left and Waller Hall to the right.
circa 1910
1 32 Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
circa 1900
1 33 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Ore. #12369
Eaton Hall was built in 1909.
circa 1915
1 34 Grandstand, Sweetland Field, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 35 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Built in 1909, this is Eaton Hall before landscaping with a small group of people on the front steps.
circa 1910
1 36 Kimball College of Theology, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
circa 1920
1 37 Eaton Hall, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall with landscaped grounds.
circa 1920
1 38 Four young women at a decorated table and dining room circa 1920
1 39 Women's softball team?
The name Nellie Beaver is written on the back.
circa 1920
1 40 Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
circa 1900
1 41 University Campus, showing Willamette University College of Music and Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Capitol on the rear left, College of Music front left, Waller Hall behind College of Music, and Lausanne Hall to the right.
circa 1900
1 42 Eaton Hall, Administration, Liberal Arts, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1950
1 43 Medical College, Salem, Oregon
The Medical School was established in 1867. Waller Hall is in the background to the left with Lausanne Hall to the right.
circa 1910
1 44 First Christian Church, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 45 Post Office, Salem, Oregon
This building was moved to the northeast corner of Willamette University's campus in 1938 and served as the law school for the next four decades. It now houses the Integrated Exercise Science Laboratory.
circa 1920
1 46 First Congregational Church, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 47 Bird's Eye View of Residence Section, Salem, Oregon #6609
Note the Old Post Office in the center left.
circa 1900
1 48 Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 49 Moonlight on Willamette River, showing Minto's Island in distance circa 1900
1 50 Marion and Polk County Bridge over Willamette River Salem Oregon circa 1900
1 51 Unidentified group and event circa 1920
1 52 Commercial Street looking North, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 53 Marion County Court House, Capitol, Post Office and Methodist Episcopal Church in distance, Salem, Oregon
Methodist Episcopal Church is to the right and in the distance is the State Capitol.
circa 1920
1 54 Oregon State Reform School, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 55 Baptist Church, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 56 No. 3 Salem, Oregon. Panoramic view of Willamette University circa 1900
1 57 No. 2 Salem, Oregon. Panoramic view showing Court House, Post Office, and State House circa 1900
1 58 No. 1 Salem, Oregon. Panoramic view of the State Capitol circa 1900
1 59 Silver Creek Falls, near Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 60 Entrance to the Oregon State Prison, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 61 City Hall, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 62 Collins Hall, Willamette University Salem, Oregon 'VI' B 55
Everell Stanton Collins Hall of Science.
circa 1940
1 63 Oregon's new State Capitol
Building started in 1936 and was completed in 1938.
circa 1938
1 64 Interior of the Methodist Church, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 65 598 - State Capitol, Salem, Oregon circa 1940
1 66 No. 32 Looking East on State Street, Salem, Oregon
Marion County courthouse in foreground, Post Office in middle of photograph with the Oregon State Capitol in the background.
circa 1900
1 67 Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon circa 1900
1 68 The Breyman Fountain, Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Capitol in background.
circa 1910
1 69 No 35 Oregon State Insane Asylum in Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 70 Marion Square, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 71 The throne and court of the May Day Queen circa 1910
1 72 Neon sign - "Willamette University, 1842, Oldest in the West" circa 1990
1 73 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall to the left behind the trees, Eaton Hall to the right behind the trees, Oregon State Capitol in the background.
circa 1985
1 74 College of Theology, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 75 The Salem Medical College, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 76 Freshman farewell parade circa 1922
1 77 "Greetings From Salem, Oregon" circa 1940
1 78 May Queen delivering her speech 1910
1 79 The winding of the May pole 1910
1 80 Acting/Greek house group 6 1920
1 81 Crowning of the May Queen 1910
1 82 First Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem, Oregon 1910
1 83 Waite Memorial Fountain - Salem, Oregon 'Buzz #4' 1910
1 84 Bird's Eye View of Salem, Oregon, showing southern part of city
Waller Hall to the left, Medical Building to the right, Lausanne Hall in background.
circa 1915
1 85 Crowning of the May King circa 1910
1 86 College of Theology circa 1910
1 87 Cherry City Parade - Franklin 2nd Prize circa 1920
1 88 Commercial Street looking North, Salem, Oregon circa 1900
1 89 Sidewalk with Waller Hall in background circa 1910
1 90 Medicine-Law, Willamette University #13 'Todd' circa 1910
1 91 May Day dancers circa 1910
1 92 Airplane view showing Capitol in center and Willamette University campus in foreground, Salem, Oregon circa 1925
1 93 College of Music, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 94 Eaton Hall, Willamette University #10 'Todd' circa 1920
1 95 Crowd and Maypole circa 1910
1 96 Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon #5381 circa 1920
1 97 Eaton Hall, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 98 The Library, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #31 circa 1950
1 99 Philodosian Society group picture circa 1920
1 100 May Day dancers circa 1910
1 101 Cherry City Parade circa 1920
1 102 Group of students with holly branches circa 1920
1 103 Freshman farewell parade - student in 'push chair' circa 1920
1 104 Music Hall Willamette University #11 "Todd' circa 1910
1 105 Acting/Greek house group 4 circa 1920
1 106 Acting/Greek house group 2 circa 1920
1 107 Waller Hall, Chapel Building, "The Old Historical Temple", Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 108 Procession of the May Day Queen circa 1920
1 109 Lausanne Hall Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #8 circa 1910
1 110 Eaton Hall #8 'Todd' circa 1920
1 111 Cherry City Parade - Franklin 2nd Prize circa 1920
1 112 #79 University Buildings Salem Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
circa 1900
1 113 Eaton Hall and Willamette University (Oregon's Oldest College), Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
circa 1910
1 114 Football team group photograph circa 1910
1 115 Eaton Hall and Waller Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #5656 circa 1930
1 116 Person on 'trial' with a sign saying "Before being Mill-Raced" circa 1920
1 117 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall in background, Everell Stanton Collins Hall of Science beside Waller.
circa 1950
1 118 Procession of the May Day Queen circa 1910
1 119 Football team after practice or game circa 1910
1 120 Football team circa 1910
1 121 Formal dining occasion circa 1920
1 122 Acting/Greek house group 8 circa 1920
1 123 May Pole dance circa 1910
1 124 Kimball College of Theology of the Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 125 May Day dancers circa 1910
1 126 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1980
1 127 Freshman 'trial' "Before being Mill-Raced" circa 1920
1 128 The throne and court of the May Day Queen circa 1910
1 129 Acting/Greek house group 5 circa 1920
1 130 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon 'VI' B circa 1960
1 131 Dedication ceremony for Eaton Hall
Photo by Ay R. Loewenfeld Salem, Oregon.
circa 1910
1 132 Freshman farewell parade circa 1922
1 133 State Capitol, Willamette University, Women's College, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 134 Interior of Waller Hall chapel circa 1920
1 135 Football/rugby team practicing on Sweetland Field circa 1910
1 136 College of Medicine, Salem, Oregon #82 circa 1910
1 137 May Day Queen and court circa 1910
1 138 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Ore. #12369 circa 1915
1 139 Acting/Greek house group 3 circa 1920
1 140 May Day dancers circa 1920
1 141 Marion County Courthouse, State Capitol, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 142 Waller Hall, Willamette University, #4 Todd circa 1910
1 143 Crowd and May Pole circa 1920
1 144 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 145 Freshman farewell parade - student in 'push chair' with sign Freshman 1922 circa 1920
1 146 Acting/Greek house group 7 circa 1920
1 147 University Campus, showing Willamette University, College of Music and Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 148 Freshman farewell parade circa 1920
1 149 Philodosian Society group picture circa 1920
1 150 Graduation procession and band circa 1910
1 151 May Pole dance circa 1920
1 152 Cherry City Parade float circa 1920
1 153 Lausanne Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon circa 1910
1 154 Acting/Greek house group 1 circa 1920
1 155 Willamette University's Open Air May Day Breakfast, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 156 Eaton Hall, Salem, Oregon circa 1920
1 157 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon VI #17 circa 1950
1 158 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, (Oregon's Oldest college), Salem, Oregon #5656
Waller Hall in background.
circa 1920
1 159 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
circa 1920
1 160 Eaton Hall, Willamette University, (Oregon's Oldest college), Salem, Oregon #5656
Waller Hall in background.
circa 1910
1 161 State Capitol Building, Three co-eds walking down street, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall in background.
circa 1920

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Marion County Courthouse (Salem, Or.)
  • Post Office (Salem, Or.)

Corporate Names

  • Baptist Church (Salem, Or.)
  • First Christian Church (Salem, Or.)
  • First Congregational Church (Salem, Or.)
  • Kimball School of Theology
  • Oregon State Insane Asylum
  • Oregon State Penitentiary
  • Oregon State Reform School (Salem, Or.)

Geographical Names

  • College of Music (Willamette University)
  • Eaton Hall (Willamette University)
  • Lausanne Hall (Willamette University)
  • Oregon State Capitol (Salem, Or. : 1938- )
  • Salem (Or.)
  • Waller Hall (Willamette University)
  • Willamette University College of Medicine (Salem, Or. : Building)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Postcards