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WUAR. University Archives & Records

 Collecting Area
Identifier: WUAR
Publications, images, administrative records, research materials, and scrapbooks dating from Willamette’s beginnings. Also available are materials relating to Freshman Glee, one of Willamette’s longest running – and most beloved – traditions.

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Willamette University Freshman Glee records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA007
Overview

The Freshman Glee Records consist of planning and publicity materials, artifacts and sound and visual media dating from 1914 to 1997 and 2007.

Dates: 1911-2007; Majority of material found within 1914-1997

Willamette University Library records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA129
Overview

The Library records document the activities of the Willamette University Library and the Friends of the Library.

Dates: 1938-2019

Willamette University May Weekend collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA087
Overview

The Willamette University May Weekend collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and event programs related to the University's celebration of May Day. Some of the scenes depicted include the winding of the May pole, coronation of the May King and Queen, and group dances.

Dates: 1912-1962

Willamette University Medical Department records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA057
Overview

This collection contains copies of the Medical Department catalogues and copies of the medical journal, Oregon Medical & Surgical Reporter. Also included are faculty meeting correspondence and annual reports of the Medical Department.

Dates: 1863-1910

Willamette University Memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA101
Overview

The Willamette University Memorabilia collection includes a variety of items collected over the course of the university's history, including lettermen sweaters and jackets, sports uniforms, artifacts from buildings, glassware, freshman beanies, the first Blitz mascot costume, and a variety of other objects.

Dates: 1867 - 2016

Willamette University Office of Communications records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA089
Overview

The Willamette University Office of Communications records contain the University's printed promotional material, as well as administrative materials from the Office of Communications.

Dates: 1964-2020

Willamette University Office of Student Activities records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA054
Overview

The Office of Student Activities records document the activities of student organizations and student-led events at Willamette University. Included are organizations such as the Associated Students of Willamette University and the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils, as well as Opening Days and other programming.

Dates: 1866-2021; Majority of material found within 1890-2013

Willamette University Office of the Chaplains records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA042
Overview

These records document the Office of the Chaplains history and its relationship to Willamette University and the Salem community. Documents include pamphlets, posters, programs, photographs, correspondence, and meeting minutes. Also included are the papers of Charles Wallace, University Chaplain from 1985-2012.

Dates: 1945-2014

Willamette University Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA006
Overview

This collection contains the correspondence and administrative records produced by the Willamette University Office of the President. Records date from Willamette's first president Francis S. Hoyt, appointed in 1853.

Dates: 1857-2011

Willamette University Office of the Registrar records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA094
Overview

The Willamette University Registrar records include correspondence between prospective students and parents with the registrar of Willamette University. The majority of letters in this collection are requests and responses for information about the University.

Dates: 1928-1931