Washington State University Orton Hall Scrapbooks, 1964-2012
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Orton Hall scrapbook., 1965
- Orton Hall dedication album., 1964 October
- Orton Hall scrapbook pages., 1972
- Orton Hall scrapbook., 1990-1991
- Orton Hall scrapbook, Includes “Straight From O-Town” newsletter., 1998-1999
- Orton Hall scrapbook, “Hall of the Year Bid,” bound., 1999-2000
- Orton Hall scrapbook, part 1., 1999-2000
- Orton Hall scrapbook, part 2., 1999-2000
- Orton Hall scrapbook, “The National Ortonian,” bound., 2000-2001
- Orton Hall scrapbook, bound., 2011-2012
- Names and Subjects
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
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
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 Description
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 Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
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 Information
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 Collection
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook.Dates: 1965Container: Box 1, Item 1
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Description: Orton Hall dedication album.Dates: 1964 OctoberContainer: Box 2, Item 2
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook pages.Dates: 1972Container: Box 2, Item 3
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook.Dates: 1990-1991Container: Box 2, Item 4
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, Includes “Straight From O-Town” newsletter.Dates: 1998-1999Container: Box 2, Item 5
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, “Hall of the Year Bid,” bound.Dates: 1999-2000Container: Box 2, Item 6
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, part 1.Dates: 1999-2000Container: Box 2, Item 7
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, part 2.Dates: 1999-2000Container: Box 2, Item 8
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, “The National Ortonian,” bound.Dates: 2000-2001Container: Box 2, Item 9
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Description: Orton Hall scrapbook, bound.Dates: 2011-2012Container: Box 2, Item 10
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dormitories -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
Corporate Names
- Orton Hall (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University -- Students
