Willamette University Memorabilia collection, 1867-2016
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willamette University
- Title
- Willamette University Memorabilia collection
- Dates
- 1867-2016 (inclusive)18672016
- Quantity
- 20 linear feet
- Collection Number
- WUA101
- Summary
- The Willamette University Memorabilia collection includes a variety of items collected over the course of the university's history, including lettermen sweaters and jackets, sports uniforms, artifacts from buildings, glassware, freshman beanies, the first Blitz mascot costume, and a variety of other objects.
- 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
Historical Note
In 1834, Jason Lee and fellow missionaries came to the Oregon territory to establish a Methodist mission for Kalapuya Indians living in the Willamette Valley. By the early 1840s, the mission was failing, thus the educational focus for the school turned to white settlers. On February 1, 1842, Lee, fellow missionaries, and members of the growing Salem community decided to establish an institution of learning called the "Oregon Institute." The Institute's constitution was adopted in March 1842, and the first day of class was held on August 13, 1844. The Institute began as a boarding school to educate young students. Chloe Clark Willson, an early member of the missionary group was the first teacher.
In 1853, focus changed to an older set of students and the name was officially changed to Willamette University. Emily York was the first graduate of the University in 1859. By that time, enrollment had reached 320 students and a new building was needed to house a growing student population. Thus began the construction of Waller hall, made possible by the support of Reverend Alvan Waller. In addition to the College of Liberal Arts, Willamette University established a medical school in 1867, the College of Law in 1883, the Kimball School of Theology in 1906, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management in 1974, and the Graduate School of Education in 1995. The Medical School merged with the University of Oregon in 1913, the Kimball School closed in 1930, and the Graduate School of Education closed in 2014.
Willamette continues as a nationally renowned, private liberal arts university focused on pursuing academic excellence; fostering diversity; and preparing global-minded students.
Content Description
The Willamette University Memorabilia collection includes a variety of items collected over the course of the university's history. These include lettermen sweaters and jackets; sports uniforms; artifacts from buildings such as bricks and plaques; glassware; commemorative medals and coins; freshman beanies; the first Blitz mascot costume; and a variety of other objects.
Use of the Collection
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], Willamette University Memorabilia collection, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative Information
Location of Collection
Mark O. Hatfield LibraryCustodial History
Items in this collection have been compiled by Archives and Special Collections through donations from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and transfers from within the University. Where possible, the identity of the donor is specified for the item or groups of items.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Academic Costume
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Description: Tassel
Tassle of William John Randall of Cottage Grove. Donated by Jean Coldwell, niece of William Randall.
Dates: 1960Container: Box 5 -
Description: Academic Gown
Robe warn by Professor James A. Hand (Religion), and given to him by Robert M. Gatke (who also wore it), and probably given to him by Dr. Everett S. Hammond one of the earliest professors of the College of Theology.
Dates: circa 1907-1988Container: Box 14 -
Description: Academic sashes and cap with tassel
Accessories warn by Professor James A. Hand (Religion), and given to him by Robert M. Gatke (who may also have wore it), and possibly given to him by Dr. Everett S. Hammond one of the earliest professors of the College of Theology.
Dates: circa 1907-1988Container: Box 15
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Bags & Cases
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Description: Marian Pope's leather bag and 1932 expense ledger
Marian Pope was Class of 1936 and married Karl Kahl. The gold and red emblem on the leather bag depicts a large Bearcat looming over Waller Hall. The bag contains an expense ledger and a university catalog for the 1932-1933 school year. The expense ledger is for the first semester of 1932. She resided in Lausanne Hall room 49 that year.
Dates: undated, 1932 -
Description: Small medical case
Carried by Dr. Fredrick Roscoe Bowersox, 1899. Graduate of Willamette University Medical School. Contains glass vials.
Donated by John Maxwell Bowersox (son) and Mary Bowersox Cobb (daughter) on May 18, 1969.
Dates: 1899Container: Box 28 -
Description: Medium medical case
Carried by Dr. Fredrick Roscoe Bowersox, 1899. Graduate of Willamette University Medical School.
Donated by John Maxwell Bowersox (son) and Mary Bowersox Cobb (daughter) on May 18, 1969.
Dates: 1899Container: Box 29
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Blankets
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Description: John Markoskie's athletic award blanket
John and Terrie Markoskie donated a cardinal blanket with gold trim (also a gold "W" with green and gold stars), John's letterman sweater with three gold bars on the left sleeve (he lettered three times), a Willamette Univeristy Life Time Pass dated June 1, 1956, and a John Lewis Night ticket for a game against Pacific University on March 2, 1957.
Dates: circa 1948-1952Container: Box 9
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Commemorative Coins and Medallions
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Description: Matthews Medallion Anniversary Award
Two in the collection. Bronze coin. One in small plastic box and one in a paper box.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Box 4 -
Description: Jason Lee Medallion 50th Reunion AwardDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Box 4
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Description: Sesquicentennial
Gold commerative coins with Waller on one side and the Willamette seal on the other. In plastic cover.
Dates: 1992Container: Box 4
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Cushions
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Description: Barney Bearcat stadium seat cushionDates: circa 1952-1970
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Ephemera
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Description: Guest PassDates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Paper Willamette Seal
Coin sized paper prints of the Willamette Seal in red ink, two sided, with red cord hanger.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Box 4 -
Description: Junior Week End miniature graduation capDates: 1923Container: Box 1
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Description: President Hamlin Coleman tin print
Tin print including Waller Hall.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 -
Description: Paper penants
Small paper penants and very small penants donated by John Weber.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2 -
Description: Paper axDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Willamette Window ClingDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Paper penants
'The Two Hundred Club' on the penants
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5 -
Description: Golf T-pak
Package includes 6 imprinted tees (Bearcats) in yellow and red, 2 ball markers, 1 divot fixer.
Dates: 2017Container: Box 1
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Keychains
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Description: Department of Music Dedication of Mary Stuart Rogers Music CenterDates: 1999 March 7-14Container: Box 1
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Description: Willamette University Bearcats Established 1842Dates: 2017Container: Box 1
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Office Supplies
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Description: Willamette Stamps
Three wooden stamps.
Dates: circa 20th centuryContainer: Box 2 -
Description: College of Law Paper Weight
Commemorative paper weight for the 50th anniversary of the College of Law.
Dates: 1933Container: Box 1 -
Description: Leather scrapbook cover
Red leather with gold lettering 'Willamette University'. Something from a library collection.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 -
Description: Letter openers
Three different square letter openers.
Dates: 1992Container: Box 5 -
Description: Small wooden plaque of Waller Hall
Note on back 'Waller Hall, Willamette University, D. Nunn 1972'.
Dates: 1972Container: Box 5 -
Description: Pocket card calendars featuring Willamette buildingDates: 1961-1968Container: Box 5
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Description: President M. Lee Pelton inauguration bookmarkDates: 1999 February 19Container: Box 5
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Description: Registrar seal embossing press
Located in the Gallery.
Dates: undated -
Description: Library perforating machine
Punches out tiny holes in paper that read 'LIBRARY WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY'.
Cummings' No. 15, Cummins Perforator Co.. In business circa 1911-1964.
Dates: undated -
Description: Oliver typewriterDates: circa 1907
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Pennants
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Description: Cloth pennant with Willamette and sealDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Small cloth pennant with Willamette and seal
Has an attached sale sticker reading 25 cents.
Dates: 1950-1958Container: Box 10 -
Description: Cloth pennant with WillametteDates: undatedContainer: Box 30, Item 3
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Description: Cloth pennant with Willamette
Red background, gold lettering. 29" long.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 30, Item 6 -
Description: Cloth (wool felt) pennant with Willamette and compassDates: 2017Container: Box 5
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Tableware
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Description: Silver sugar bowl
Includes both bowl and lid.
Container: Box 25, Item 1 -
Description: Silver coffee potContainer: Box 25, Item 2
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Description: Silver pitcherContainer: Box 25, Item 3
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Description: Pewter goblet
Has the initals MPL engraved on the side.
Container: Box 25, Item 4 -
Description: Animal markers
Various small metal animals (frog, turtle, phesant, fish, duck) with a spike in the bottom and a hole in the top going about half way through.
All contained within a paper cup.
Container: Box 25, Item 5 -
Description: Silver coffee pot
Flower on lid, 'hand chased' and '3389' on the bottom.
Container: Box 25, Item 6 -
Description: Silver coffee pot
Flower on lid, 'hand chased' and '3383' on the bottom.
Container: Box 25, Item 7 -
Description: Silver tea pot
Flower on lid, 'hand chased' and '3389' on the bottom.
Container: Box 26, Item 1 -
Description: Silver tea pot
Flower on lid, 'hand chased' and '3389' on the bottom.
Container: Box 26, Item 2 -
Description: Silver plated tea pot
Lid is seperate from the body.
Container: Box 26, Item 3 -
Description: Silver plated salt and pepper shakersContainer: Box 26, Item 4
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Description: Silver plated cream pitcherContainer: Box 26, Item 5
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Description: Silver plated sugar bowlContainer: Box 26, Item 6
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Description: Pewter bowlContainer: Box 26, Item 7
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Description: Pewter shallow bowl with handleContainer: Box 26, Item 8
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Description: Japanese Teapot
In a patterned green fabric box.
From the President's Residence.
Dates: 2011 JuneContainer: Box 26, Item 9 -
Description: Flatware in wood boxDates: 2011 JuneContainer: Box 27
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Uniforms and Costumes
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Description: Blitz costumeDates: 2001-2009
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Subject Terms
- Athletics
- Memorials
- Student activities
Form or Genre Terms
- academic costume
- artifacts (object genre)
- ceramic ware (visual works)
- clothing
- commemorative coins
- commemorative medals
- commemorative plaques
- memorabilia
- sports uniforms
- time capsules
