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Willamette University Campus Photograph collection, 1800-2015

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Willamette University
Title
Willamette University Campus Photograph collection
Dates
1800-2015 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 linear feet, (18 boxes and 4 binders)
Collection Number
WUA9999
Summary
The Willamette University Campus Photograph collection contains photographic images of the University's buildings, landscape, events, and surroundings.
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
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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.

The campus has continued to grow and change throughout the history of the institution, and the campus photograph collection provides visual evidence of those changes. Many buildings and spaces that no longer exist on campus are documented throughout the collection along with those that continue to persist and be repurposed.

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Content Description

The Willamette University Campus Photograph collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and other images compiled by Archives and Special Collections and digitized for access. Also included is a representative sampling of digitized photographic images (slides) taken by Woodrow Blettel, who was hired by Willamette University to photograph campus and events in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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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 Campus Photograph collection, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Series I consists of photographic prints, negatives, and other images collected by Archives and Special Collections and digitized for access. Series II includes a representative sampling of digitized photographic images taken by Woodrow Blettel.

This collection was compiled from various sources and images often are grouped by similar features and chronologically where possible.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library
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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Student activities

Corporate Names

  • Tokyo International University
  • Tokyo International University of America
  • Willamette University. College of Law
  • Willamette University. College of Medicine
  • Willamette University. Department of Athletics
  • Willamette University. Department of Theatre
  • Willamette University. Office of Alumni Relations
  • Willamette University. Office of Student Activities
  • Willamette University. Office of the President
  • Willamette University. Women's College

Geographical Names

  • Antoinette and Mark O. Hatfield Fountain (Willamette University)
  • Art Building (Willamette University)
  • Athletic Field (Willamette University)
  • Baxter Hall (Willamette University)
  • Belknap Hall (Willamette University)
  • Bishop Health Center (Willamette University)
  • Bishop Wellness Center (Willamette University)
  • Brown Field (Willamette University)
  • Chresto Cottage (Willamette University)
  • Doney Hall (Willamette University)
  • East House (Willamette University)
  • Eaton Hall (Willamette University)
  • Everell Stanton Collins Science Center (Willamette University)
  • F. W. Olin Science Center (Willamette University)
  • Fine Arts Building (Willamette University)
  • G. Herbert Smith Auditorium (Willamette University)
  • Gatke Hall (Willamette University)
  • Goudy Commons (Willamette University)
  • Gymnasium (Willamette University)
  • Kresge Theatre Playhouse (Willamette University)
  • Lee House (Willamette University)
  • M. Lee Pelton Theatre (Willamette University)
  • Mark O. Hatfield Library (Willamette University)
  • Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center (Willamette University)
  • Matthews Hall (Willamette University)
  • Music Hall (Willamette University)
  • Northwood Hall (Willamette University)
  • Putnam University Center (Willamette University)
  • Salem Post Office (Salem, Or. : Building)
  • Science Hall (Willamette University)
  • Seeley G. Mudd Building (Willamette University)
  • Shepard House (Willamette University)
  • Sweetland Field (Willamette University)
  • The Quad (Willamette University)
  • WISH (Willamette International Studies House)
  • Waller Hall (Willamette University)
  • Willamette University College of Medicine (Portland, Or. : Building)
  • Willamette University President's House
  • York House (Willamette University)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Titles within the Collection

  • Lady Justice (Statue : Willamette University)

Finding aid processed by Amber J. D'Ambrosio.
2018

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