Willamette University and Salem, Oregon postcard collection, 1900-1990
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Willamette University and Salem, Oregon postcard collection
- Dates
- 1900-1990 (inclusive)19001990
- 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
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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
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 Description
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 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 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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 1 -
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 2
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Description: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Willamette University campus, Eaton Hall in foreground.
Dates: circa 1980Container: Box 1, Postcard 3 -
Description: Waller Hall, Willamette University, #5 Todd
Waller Hall, signed and dated by the photographer.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 4 -
Description: Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall from Sweetland Field
Sweetland Field was the sports field for Willamette University at the time of the photograph.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 5 -
Description: State Capitol, Willamette University, and Women's College, Salem, Oregon
Willamette University's Women's College, 1880-1888.
Dates: circa 1890Container: Box 1, Postcard 6 -
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 7
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Description: Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall, Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 8 -
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 9
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Description: Residence Section, Salem, Oregon
State Capitol, Lausanne Hall, Waller Hall seen behind trees.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 10 -
Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1885Container: Box 1, Postcard 11 -
Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 12 -
Description: College of Theology, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 13 -
Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Built in 1909, this is Eaton Hall before landscaping, small group of people on front steps.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 14 -
Description: Campus Scene, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in front, Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1930Container: Box 1, Postcard 15 -
Description: College of Theology, Salem, Oregon
School established in the late 1880s, incorporated as an independent school in 1906-1907 by Reverend Henry Kimball.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 16 -
Description: University Library, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Building later became Smullin Hall.
Dates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Postcard 17 -
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 18
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Description: "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.
Dates: 1915 July 5Container: Box 1, Postcard 19 -
Description: Unidentified basketball team
Names listed on back of card - Earl Reynolds, Jack Kerr, George McDonald.
Dates: 1914 March 23Container: Box 1, Postcard 20 -
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 21
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Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 22
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Description: Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon #5381
Originally the home of William and Chloe Clarke Willson.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 23 -
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 24
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Description: May Queen and courtDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 25
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 26 -
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 27
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Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 28
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Description: Willamette University, Woman's College, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall to the left, Lausanne Hall to the right.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 29 -
Description: Freshman farewell paradeDates: circa 1922Container: Box 1, Postcard 30
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Description: Eaton Hall and Willamette University (Oregon's Oldest College), Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall to the left and Waller Hall to the right.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 31 -
Description: Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 32 -
Dates: circa 1915Container: Box 1, Postcard 33
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Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 34
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 35 -
Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 36 -
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 37
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Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 38
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Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 39
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Description: Willamette University buildings and grounds, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall and Lausanne Hall/College of Music.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 40 -
Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 41 -
Dates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Postcard 42
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 43 -
Description: First Christian Church, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 44
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 45 -
Description: First Congregational Church, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 46
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Description: Bird's Eye View of Residence Section, Salem, Oregon #6609
Note the Old Post Office in the center left.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 47 -
Description: Oregon State Capitol, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 48
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Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 49
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Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 50
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Description: Unidentified group and eventDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 51
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Description: Commercial Street looking North, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 52
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 53 -
Description: Oregon State Reform School, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 54
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Description: Baptist Church, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 55
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Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 56
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Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 57
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Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 58
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Description: Silver Creek Falls, near Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 59
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Description: Entrance to the Oregon State Prison, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 60
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Description: City Hall, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 61
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Description: Collins Hall, Willamette University Salem, Oregon 'VI' B 55
Everell Stanton Collins Hall of Science.
Dates: circa 1940Container: Box 1, Postcard 62 -
Dates: circa 1938Container: Box 1, Postcard 63
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Description: Interior of the Methodist Church, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 64
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Description: 598 - State Capitol, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1940Container: Box 1, Postcard 65
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 66 -
Description: Rose Garden, Portland, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 67
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Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 68
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Description: No 35 Oregon State Insane Asylum in Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 69
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Description: Marion Square, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 70
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Description: The throne and court of the May Day QueenDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 71
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Dates: circa 1990Container: Box 1, Postcard 72
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1985Container: Box 1, Postcard 73 -
Description: College of Theology, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 74
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Description: The Salem Medical College, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 75
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Description: Freshman farewell paradeDates: circa 1922Container: Box 1, Postcard 76
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Description: "Greetings From Salem, Oregon"Dates: circa 1940Container: Box 1, Postcard 77
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Description: May Queen delivering her speechDates: 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 78
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Description: The winding of the May poleDates: 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 79
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 6Dates: 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 80
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Description: Crowning of the May QueenDates: 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 81
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Description: First Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem, OregonDates: 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 82
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Description: Waite Memorial Fountain - Salem, Oregon 'Buzz #4'Dates: 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 83
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Description: 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.
Dates: circa 1915Container: Box 1, Postcard 84 -
Description: Crowning of the May KingDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 85
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Description: College of TheologyDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 86
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Description: Cherry City Parade - Franklin 2nd PrizeDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 87
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Description: Commercial Street looking North, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 88
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Description: Sidewalk with Waller Hall in backgroundDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 89
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Description: Medicine-Law, Willamette University #13 'Todd'Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 90
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Description: May Day dancersDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 91
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Description: Airplane view showing Capitol in center and Willamette University campus in foreground, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1925Container: Box 1, Postcard 92
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Description: College of Music, Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 93
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University #10 'Todd'Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 94
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Description: Crowd and MaypoleDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 95
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Description: Lausanne Hall, Salem, Oregon #5381Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 96
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Description: Eaton Hall, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 97
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Description: The Library, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #31Dates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Postcard 98
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Description: Philodosian Society group pictureDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 99
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Description: May Day dancersDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 100
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Description: Cherry City ParadeDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 101
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Description: Group of students with holly branchesDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 102
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Description: Freshman farewell parade - student in 'push chair'Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 103
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Description: Music Hall Willamette University #11 "Todd'Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 104
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 4Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 105
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 2Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 106
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Description: Waller Hall, Chapel Building, "The Old Historical Temple", Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 107
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Description: Procession of the May Day QueenDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 108
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Description: Lausanne Hall Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #8Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 109
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Description: Eaton Hall #8 'Todd'Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 110
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Description: Cherry City Parade - Franklin 2nd PrizeDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 111
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Description: #79 University Buildings Salem Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Box 1, Postcard 112 -
Description: Eaton Hall and Willamette University (Oregon's Oldest College), Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 113 -
Description: Football team group photographDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 114
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Description: Eaton Hall and Waller Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon #5656Dates: circa 1930Container: Box 1, Postcard 115
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Description: Person on 'trial' with a sign saying "Before being Mill-Raced"Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 116
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Description: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall in background, Everell Stanton Collins Hall of Science beside Waller.
Dates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Postcard 117 -
Description: Procession of the May Day QueenDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 118
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Description: Football team after practice or gameDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 119
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Description: Football teamDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 120
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Description: Formal dining occasionDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 121
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 8Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 122
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Description: May Pole danceDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 123
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Description: Kimball College of Theology of the Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 124
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Description: May Day dancersDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 125
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Description: Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1980Container: Box 1, Postcard 126
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Description: Freshman 'trial' "Before being Mill-Raced"Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 127
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Description: The throne and court of the May Day QueenDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 128
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 5Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 129
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon 'VI' BDates: circa 1960Container: Box 1, Postcard 130
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Description: Dedication ceremony for Eaton Hall
Photo by Ay R. Loewenfeld Salem, Oregon.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 131 -
Description: Freshman farewell paradeDates: circa 1922Container: Box 1, Postcard 132
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Description: State Capitol, Willamette University, Women's College, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 133
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Description: Interior of Waller Hall chapelDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 134
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Description: Football/rugby team practicing on Sweetland FieldDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 135
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Description: College of Medicine, Salem, Oregon #82Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 136
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Description: May Day Queen and courtDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 137
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Ore. #12369Dates: circa 1915Container: Box 1, Postcard 138
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 3Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 139
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Description: May Day dancersDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 140
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Description: Marion County Courthouse, State Capitol, Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 141
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Description: Waller Hall, Willamette University, #4 ToddDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 142
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Description: Crowd and May PoleDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 143
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 144
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Description: Freshman farewell parade - student in 'push chair' with sign Freshman 1922Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 145
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 7Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 146
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Description: University Campus, showing Willamette University, College of Music and Lausanne Hall, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 147
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Description: Freshman farewell paradeDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 148
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Description: Philodosian Society group pictureDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 149
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Description: Graduation procession and bandDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 150
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Description: May Pole danceDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 151
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Description: Cherry City Parade floatDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 152
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Description: Lausanne Hall, Willamette University, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 153
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Description: Acting/Greek house group 1Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 154
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Description: Willamette University's Open Air May Day Breakfast, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 155
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Description: Eaton Hall, Salem, OregonDates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 156
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon VI #17Dates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Postcard 157
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Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, (Oregon's Oldest college), Salem, Oregon #5656
Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 158 -
Description: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Eaton Hall in foreground, Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 159 -
Description: Eaton Hall, Willamette University, (Oregon's Oldest college), Salem, Oregon #5656
Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 1, Postcard 160 -
Description: State Capitol Building, Three co-eds walking down street, Salem, Oregon
Waller Hall in background.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Box 1, Postcard 161
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
