Earl Edward Wegner Veterinary Medicine Photographs and Scrapbooks, 1905-1947

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wegner, Earl Edward, 1885-1965
Title
Earl Edward Wegner Veterinary Medicine Photographs and Scrapbooks
Dates
1905-1947 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
PC 8 (collection)
Summary
This collection includes photographs and scrapbooks from the Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine collected by Professor, later Dean Earl Edward Wegner.
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Earl Edward Wegner was born in Cheney, Washington on June 21, 1885. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from WSU in 1908 and Bachelor of Science in 1915. He served as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy and Surgery from 1909-1913. From 1914-1916 he was Associate Professor of Anatomy and Surgery and from 1917 he was a full Professor. In 1921 he was made Dean of the College of Veterinary Science and continued in that office until 1947. He was also mayor of Pullman from 1926-1930. He died on November 23, 1965.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Classes in veterinary medicine have been taught at Washington State University since the institution's beginning. In 1899 the veterinary program was organized into the School of Veterinary Science, and the granting of professional degrees for a three-year program in veterinary medicine was introduced. The first graduating class, consisting of two individuals, received their degrees in 1902. In 1906 the degree program expanded from three to four years of study.

Beginning in 1908 senior veterinary students were taught at a clinic in Spokane, where they could receive more practical experience, while all other students were taught in Pullman. This arrangement continued until 1923 when all teaching facilities and staff were brought to Pullman. In 1917, as a result of President E. O. Holland's reorganization of the institution, the School of Veterinary Science became the College of Veterinary Science. The name was altered to the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1925. In the 1930's the degree program was expanded to five years of study. Reorganization in 1944 made the College of Veterinary Medicine a subdivision of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences until, due to pressure from local and national veterinary organizations, the College regained its autonomy in 1950.

In 1979, in partnership with the University of Idaho, Montana State University and Utah State University, the Washington-Oregon-Idaho Regional Program in Veterinary Medical Education is formed, allowing students from various western states access to a veterinary medical education, without paying out-of-state tuition.

The School completed a new 110,000 square foot Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 1996. And in 2012 the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health was created, committed to developing innovative strategies for the treatment and control of diseases that directly affect public health, economic development, and human opportunity.

A more extensive history of the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found in: Harriman, Peter, Pettit, Ghery D, Washington State University. College of Veterinary Medicine. "First Century: a Centennial History." Pullman: Washington State University; 1998.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes photographs of class and faculty group portraits of the School of Veterinary Medicine for most years between 1919 and 1942; the Veterinary Medicine football teams of 1905, 1908, and 1913; some prints of the old Veterinary Building and the new building, including the laying of the first brick in 1941; a few photos of AVMA meetings and banquets; also small surgery, operating rooms and laboratories. Scrapbooks include individual shots of various animal afflictions and treatment, mostly large animal (horses and cattle) but with a few dogs, chickens and hogs. Also one scrapbook contains magazine clippings about horses.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Earl Edward Wegner Veterinary Medicine Photographs and Scrapbooks, 1905-1947 (PC 8)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The E. E. Wegner photographs were donated to the Washington State University Library in March, 1977 by Glenn and Robert Wegner of Pullman.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by David Smestad in March, 1978.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 Photographs
158 photographs
Includes class and faculty group portraits of the School of Veterinary Medicine for most years between 1919 and 1942; the Veterinary Medicine football teams of 1905, 1908, and 1913; some prints of the old Veterinary Building and the new building, including the laying of the first brick in 1941; a few photos of AVMA meetings and banquets; also small surgery, operating rooms and laboratories.
1 2 Scrapbooks
132 photographs in 2 scrapbooks
Includes photographs concern individual shots of various animal afflictions and treatment, mostly large animal (horses and cattle) but with a few dogs, chickens and hogs. Also one scrapbook of magazine clippings about horse.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Universities and colleges -- Washington (State) -- History
  • Veterinary medicine -- History

Personal Names

  • Wegner, Earl Edward, 1885-1965 -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • State College of Washington. College of Veterinary Medicine -- Archives
  • State College of Washington. College of Veterinary Medicine -- History

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • State College of Washington. College of Veterinary Medicine (creator)