Washington State University Orton Hall Scrapbooks

Washington State University Orton Hall Scrapbooks, 1964-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Orton Hall (Washington State University)
Title: Washington State University Orton Hall Scrapbooks
Dates: 1964-2012 (inclusive)
19642012
Quantity: 2.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number: Archives 422 (collection)
Summary: Scrapbook and photo album pages describing life and events in Washington State University’s Orton Hall dormitory.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Orton Hall finished construction in 1964, allowing students to move in that fall. This was the second 12-story dormitory built on Washington State University’s campus, mirroring Rogers Hall, which was completed a year before. The building was dedicated after regent Charles W. Orton on October 18th, 1964.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Scrapbooks in this collection span from the building’s dedication in 1964 up through 2012. The pages show everyday life and activities that took place in Washington State University’s Orton Residence Hall. This includes photos, pamphlets, news clippings, and hand drawn elements.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Orton Hall Scrapbooks, 1964-2012 (Archives 422)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

One oversized scrapbook is stored in Box 1. Every other scrapbook is stored chronologically in Box 2.

Acquisition Information

Sara Refsland, office manager in WSU Housing and Residence Life, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries on January 15, 2025, where it was retained without an accession number. It had been in storage in various Orton Hall locations for years.

Processing Note

WSU student Steinar Goheen processed this collection in February 2025. Scrapbooks possessed varying states of structural integrity; those in poor condition were unbound. The original order of pages was retained. Loose photos were matched to scrapbooks using given context clues.

Separated Materials

Materials from WSU dormitories Orton Hall, East House (Archives 420), and Kruegel Hall (Archives 421) were all received together, but processed separately. A single Waller Hall calendar was incorporated into Archives 339. A few remaining unmatched photos were returned to the donor.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	item
1	1	Orton Hall scrapbook.	1965
2	2	Orton Hall dedication album.	1964 October
2	3	Orton Hall scrapbook pages.	1972
2	4	Orton Hall scrapbook.	1990-1991
2	5	Orton Hall scrapbook, Includes “Straight From O-Town” newsletter.	1998-1999
2	6	Orton Hall scrapbook, “Hall of the Year Bid,” bound.	1999-2000
2	7	Orton Hall scrapbook, part 1.	1999-2000
2	8	Orton Hall scrapbook, part 2.	1999-2000
2	9	Orton Hall scrapbook, “The National Ortonian,” bound.	2000-2001
2	10	Orton Hall scrapbook, bound.	2011-2012

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