Groundbreaking ceremonies for the first Student Union building at the University of Montana-Missoula (then Montana State University) took place on July 24, 1934. The building, now home to the Fine Arts Department, opened to student use on November 22, 1935.
The university broke ground for a new student union building in April 1954. Dedication of this building, called the Lodge, took place February 17, 1955 in conjunction with Charter Day celebrations for the university's 62nd anniversary.
Construction of the current student union, the University Center, began Monday, October 3, 1966. The building opened to student use on January 6, 1969. The official grand opening ceremonies took place February 7, 1969.
This collection includes correspondence, clippings, and an architect's report regarding a proposed student union at the University of Montana-Missoula (then Montana State University), 1947-2008 (bulk 1947-1954). Also included is some general research about the campus and on student unions.
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana-Missoula.
[Name of document or photograph number], University of Montana Student Union History Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
The materials were gathered by Tonya Smith during her research for a book on the history of the student union in all forms and locations at The University of Montana-Missoula.
Donated by Tonya N. Smith, 2011.
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