Willamette University Scrapbook collection

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1 Willamette University Scrapbook collection, Overview of the Collection Creator Title Dates Quantity Collection Number Summary Repository Access Restrictions Languages Willamette University Willamette University Scrapbook collection (inclusive) linear feet, (50 oversize boxes) WUA048 The Willamette University Scrapbook collections contains scrapbooks created by students, faculty and staff that document aspects of Willamette University life in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Archives and Special Collections Mark O. Hatfield Library 900 State Street Salem, OR Telephone: Fax: This collection is open for research. English Content Description The Willamette University scrapbook collection consists of scrapbooks created by Willamette University faculty, staff and students. Scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, letters, awards, and souvenirs gathered to document the individual and community life at Willamette University. Included are scrapbooks created for campus residence halls, scrapbooks created by individual students and faculty members, and scrapbooks created to document publicity about the university. 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, 1

2 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 Scrapbook collection, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University. Administrative Information Arrangement This collection is arranged into four series: I. Faculty scrapbooks; II: Publicity scrapbooks; III: Residential scrapbooks; and IV: Student scrapbooks. Scrapbooks retain their original form. Scrapbooks are organized in alphabetical order. Location of Collection Mark O. Hatfield Library Future Additions Additions to this collection are expected. Related Materials Related collections include the Ivan Corner '21 WU photographs collection; The Ralph W. Barnes papers; and The Robert C. Notson papers, which include Adelia (White) Notson's '25 scrapbook and Jane (Notson) Gregg's '54 scrapbook. Also related are the Office of Communications records which contain compilations of newspaper and magazine articles. Detailed Description of the Collection Series I: Faculty scrapbooks, This series contains scrapbooks created by Willamette University faculty. Scrapbooks include photographs and memorabilia. 1 Professor James Ralph Dobbs scrapbook

3 James Ralph Dobbs was a Willamette University piano professor. His scrapbook includes portraits given to him by teachers and composers in music, photographs of Dobbs as a child, as an adult playing piano, and of his family members. Also includes photographs and article of pianist, Alexander Raab. 2 Reverend James T. Matthews scrapbook Matthews, James T., James T. Matthews ( ) was a mathematics professor and dean at Willamette University. This scrapbook focuses on the Willamette University summer school held in Joseph, Oregon Series II: Publicity scrapbooks, Publicity scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings featuring or mentioning Willamette University. These clippings were compiled by University staff to document the publicity of the year(s). The Office of Communications collection also contains compilations of more recent newspaper and magazine publicity. 3 Willamette University scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings coving topics such as the Music School, May Weekend, forensics, guest speakers and student affairs. 4 Willamette University publicity scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings compiled by the Willamette University Director of Information October March 5 1 Willamette University publicity scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings compiled by the Willamette University Director of Information. 5 2 Willamette University publicity scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings compiled by the Willamette University Director of Information March - November 1947 October January Charles B. Moores university publicity scrapbook

4 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings covering Salem and Willamette University. Charles B. Moores was a student at the Oregon Institute and Willamette University. He was also the Dean of the Board of Trustees for twenty years. Charles B. Moores university publicity scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings covering Salem and Willamette University. Charles B. Moores was a student at the Oregon Institute and Willamette University. He was also the Dean of the Board of Trustees for twenty years Series III: Residential life scrapbooks, This series contains scrapbooks created by students living in campus residence halls. Halls represented in these scrapbooks include Baxter, Doney, Lausanne, and York Halls. The majority of the scrapbooks include photographs, event programs, and lists of committee members. Subseries A: Baxter Hall Baxter Hall was built in It is named for Bishop Bruce Baxter who was Willamette University President from 1934 to Baxter Hall initially comprised four wings for fraternity organizations and a central area for independent men Associated Men of Baxter Hall Subseries B: Doney Hall Doney Hall initially opened as a women's dormitory in ; Doney Hall scrapbooks Doney Hall scrapbooks 1969 Subseries C: Lausanne Hall Lausanne Hall was built in It replaced the Women's Dormitory that had been the home of Willamette University's first teacher, Chloe Clarke Willson. That dormitory was closed in 1915, and construction for the

5 new Lausanne Hall began in Between July 1943 and October 1945, Lausanne became the home of the V-12 College Navy Training Program at Willamette. 9 1 "In and Out the Windows of Lausanne Hall" Lausanne Hall Memories Lausanne Hall Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, programs, and information about student experiences and events in the academic year Lausanne Hall Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, programs, and information about student experiences and events in the academic year. Subseries D: Lucy Anna Lee House The Lucy Anna Lee House opened in 1960 as a women's dormitory. It was named after Jason Lee's daughter, Lucy Anna Lee. Lee House was opened in concordance with Emily York House, also a dormitory for women Lee House roll book Lee House Lee House Lee House Lee House Lee House Lee House Subseries E: Emily York House scrapbooks The Emily J. York House opened in 1961 as a women's dormitory. It was named after the first graduate of 5

6 Willamette University, Emily York. York was built in concordance with the Lucy Anna Lee House, also a dormitory for women. 18 York House York House York House York House York House Series IV: Student scrapbooks, This series contains scrapbooks created by students to document their time at Willamette University. Largely covering the early half of the twentieth century, students' scrapbooks included programs, letters, souvenirs, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Programs include dances and dinners put on by campus fraternities, sororities, and residential organizations. Letters are from loved ones oncampus and at home. Collected souvenirs include dried flowers, pencils, name-cards, and in the case of Barbara Crookham Euler, tea bags and wedding cake. 22 Elsie L. Allen class of 1930 Elsie Allen graduated in 1930 with a degree in Physical Education. She was a member of the Archery club, Honor Code Committee, the YWCA, was Lausanne Hall Vice President, and played on the women's basketball team for three years. After graduating from Willamette, she taught Physical Education in Milton Freewater. 23 Elizabeth Atkinson class of 1931 Elizabeth Atkinson graduated in 1931 with a degree in Economics. She was a member of the Delta Phi sorority, the Y.W.C.A, the Riding club, Archery club, and a reporter for the Collegian. After graduating from Willamette, she worked for a contracting firm in San Francisco

7 24 Marion Barnes class of 1920 Marian Barnes was a member of the class of She served as secretary of her freshman class. 25 Esther R. Bauman class of 1926 Esther Bauman graduated in 1926 with a degree in History. She was a member of the Delta Phi sorority, the Inter-Sorority Council, and the Philodosian literary society. 26 Ruth Bedford - Memory book of College Life Ruth Bedford graduated in 1923 with a degree in French. She was a member of the Chrestomathean society, participated in the Junior play and Freshman Glee, and was frequently the pianist at campus events. She later became a pianist in Salem Helen Borchardt class of 1927 Helen Borchardt graduated from Willamette University in 1927 with a degree in history. She was a member of the ladies glee club. She married Marvin Trindle in She died in Salem in Grace Brainerd class of 1923 Grace Brainerd graduated in 1923 with a degree in Mathematics. She was a member of the Delta Phi sorority, the Philodosian literary society, was Maid to the May Queen, and Associate Editor of the Wallulah. 28 Elizabeth J. Briggs class of 1919 Elizabeth Briggs graduated in 1919 with a degree in History. She was a member of the Owyhee Club, the Adelante society, and the Lausanne Hall Club. She was also a senior scholar. She later taught mathematics and earned her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Oregon. 29 Warren William Herman Clark class of 1914 W. W. Herman Clark graduated in 1914 with a degree in Chemistry. He was Glee Club president, a member of the Prohibition association, the Websterian literary society, the Y.M.C.A, President of the Willamette Institute of Scientific Research and manager and editor of the University Song Book. Clark studied organic chemistry at the University

8 of Oregon, taught Chemistry at Salem High School, and joined the faculty at Willamette in Warren William Herman Clark class of 1914 W. W. Herman Clark graduated in 1914 with a degree in Chemistry. He was Glee Club president, a member of the Prohibition association, the Websterian literary society, the Y.M.C.A, President of the Willamette Institute of Scientific Research and manager and editor of the University Song Book. Clark studied organic chemistry at the University of Oregon, taught Chemistry at Salem High School, and joined the faculty at Willamette in Millard Doughton class of 1920 Millard Doughton graduated in 1920 with a degree in Mathematics. He was a member of the Chrestophilian Literary Society and the Sigma Tau fraternity. Sybil McClure and Millard Doughton married circa Millard Doughton class of 1920 Millard Doughton graduated in 1920 with a degree in Mathematics. He was a member of the Chrestophilian Literary Society and the Sigma Tau fraternity. Sybil McClure and Millard Doughton married circa Barbara Crookham Euler scrapbook Barbara Crookham Euler, class of 1938, was a member of the Wallulah, the Collegian, and Delta Phi sorority. In 1936, Euler edited the university's student handbook, commonly referred to as the 'Rook Bible.' She later became a teacher and served in the air Women's Army Corps during World War II. Josephine Heald (Jo Simpson) scrapbook Josephine A. Heald, class of 1959, served as studentbody vice president, Collegian campus editor and was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She married Robert Simpson on the day of her graduation from Willamette University in 1959 and was best known as Jo Simpson. Simpson spent much of her life volunteering for parent and student organizations as well as for Republican political campaigns. These commitments culminated in her successful run for the State House of Representatives during the legislative session

9 This scrapbook is part of the Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers. 33 Margaret Howerton class of 1936 Margaret Howerton, class of 1936, was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha sorority. Included in her scrapbook are programs from events and souvenirs from the students' push to bring dancing back to the Willamette campus. 34 Harry Earl McEwen class of 1922 Harry Earl McEwen graduated in 1922 with degrees in Philosophy, History and English. He was a member for the Epicurean Club, the Chrestophilian Literary society, and was part of the Junior Play. 35 Sybil McClure class of 1921 Sybil McClure, class of 1921, majored in French and Spanish. She was a member of the Chrestomathean literary society and the Lausanne Hall Club. McClure and Millard Doughton married circa Esther Parounagian (Barnes) class of 1923 Esther Parounagian graduated in 1923 with a degree in Biology. She was a member of the Philodosian literary society, the Y.W.C.A, the Beta Chi sorority, and was the May Queen. She married Ralph Barnes in Ralph was a foreign correspondent from 1926 to Eva Parrett class of 1920 Eva Parrett graduated in 1920 with a degree in English and History. She was a member of the Philodosian Literary Society, the Lausanne Hall Club, and the Beta Chi sorority. She was also the Editor of the Collegian Edna Price scrapbook Edna Price was an 1896 graduate of Willamette University. Her fiancé, Corporal Harry (Hal) Glen Hibbard, a student of the Willamette School of Oratory, died of typhoid fever in Manila on December 9, 1898, while serving with the Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish-American War. He was granted a posthumous degree in After graduating, Price did secretarial work until her marriage in 1903 to Reverend Samuel H. Jones, an Irish Presbyterian minister. They lived in Jacksonville and Salem, Oregon, as well as Nevada and , 1931,

10 Texas. The couple had three children, two of whom died in childhood. Their son, Malcolm, attended Willamette from 1932 to 1938 and received both A.B. and L.L.B. degrees. Price's grandson, Malcolm Jones, Jr., likewise attended Willamette in the late 1950's. Price passed away at the age of 92 on May 3, The Edna Price scrapbook consists of photographs, university memorabilia, and newspaper clippings dating from 1896 to The majority of the clippings document the Spanish-American War and more specifically Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry regiment. A clipping from 1959 shows Price's son and grandson visiting Willamette's campus for Parents' Weekend. Also included is a letter from a fellow classmate to Price, dated 1931, inquiring as to the whereabouts of other class alumni and suggesting a reunion. The scrapbook is arranged chronologically. 50 Winifred St. Claire Rogers scrapbook Winifred St. Claire Rogers graduated in She was a member of the Beta Chi sorority as well as the Philodosian society. The Winifred St. Claire Rogers scrapbook consists primarily of photographs taken during Rogers' time on campus. Also included are university memorabilia, and greeting cards. 39 Gertrude Reeves (Smith) class of 1913 Gertrude Reeves graduated in She was a member of the Philodosian society and the YWCA. 40 Peggy Rockwood "Willamette Views" scrapbook Scrapbook contains photographs of campus buildings and student events. Events include and Adelante society meeting, holiday receptions, and athletics events. 41 Noma Flo Terril Noma was a member of the Delta Phi sorority. She left Willamette University after her sophomore year in Willis D. Vinson class of 1924 Willis Vinson graduated in 1924 with degrees in History and Education. He was a member of the Sigma Tau fraternity and the Chrestophilian literary society. He played football, basketball and was a track and field athlete. He was also on the Collegian and Wallulah staff ,

11 43 Souvenir Views of Mount Hood and the Willamette University Party This scrapbook contains photographs of a group of students and faculty who climbed Mount Hood in August August 10 1 Scrapbook Includes copies of newspaper clippings covering Willamette athletics. 44 Campus photograph scrapbook Includes photographs of student events, homecoming bonfire, and campus buildings Campus photograph scrapbook Includes photographs of athletic events, Senior Class Day, student and faculty photographs, graduation, and the May Day celebration Campus photograph scrapbook Includes photographs of athletic events, fraternity and sorority events, glee, and the 1993 Basketball championship team. 46 Photograph scrapbook Scrapbook of student photographs including May Day, Junior Carnival, athletic events, and the graduating class photographs. 49 Photograph scrapbook Scrapbook of photographs documenting student life and activities. Also includes photographs of the th class reunion. 47 A News Glimpse into WU sporting events, general campus news, and alumni affairs scrapbook 48 Campus photograph scrapbook Includes photographs of Honey Bears, campus buildings, and theater. Photographs taken by Burr Baughmann. 1909, circa circa 1950, 1993 circa ,

12 10 2 Student scrapbook Scrapbook of photographs documenting student events and parties. circa 1984 Names and Subjects Subject Terms : Student activities Students Personal Names : Allen, Elsie L. Atkinson, Elizabeth Barnes, Marion Bauman, Esther R. Brainerd, Grace Briggs, Elizabeth J. Clark, Warren William Herman Dobbs, James Ralph Doughton, Millard Euler, Barbara Crookham Howerton, Margaret Matthews, James T., McClure, Sybil McEwen, Harry Earl Moores, Charles B. Parounagian, Esther Parrett, Eva Price, Edna Rogers, Winifred St. Claire Simpson, Jo (Josephine Heald), Smith, Gertrude Reeves Terril, Noma Flo Vinson, Willis D. Geographical Names : Salem (Or.) Form or Genre Terms : Scrapbooks Finding aid processed by Ashley Toutain