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Student Life

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Bob Wells International College of Commerce and Economics papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA061
Overview

The collection contains preparatory materials, materials obtained during the first student group to go on exchange to the International College of Commerce and Economics (ICCE, now Tokyo International University) in 1973, and newspapers and other publications which mention the trip in 1973-1974.

Dates: 1973-1974

Alfred J. French collection of Willamette University Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: WUA051
Overview

This collection contains memorabilia of Alfred French’s time as an undergraduate at Willamette University, 1928-1932. Materials include items from the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, Track and Field memorabilia, and items for class reunions.

Dates: 1928-1992

Robert M. Gatke “Chronicles of Willamette” research collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA008
Overview The Robert M. Gatke “Chronicles of Willamette” research collection contains the documents, records, and other historical materials that Gatke collected while researching the history of Willamette University and the Mid-Willamette Valley. Of particular note is the depth of material concerning Willamette University’s first fifty years and the impact of World War II on the University’s curriculum, student body, and daily life. There is also information on Gatke’s search for the diary of Cyrus...
Dates: 1835-1968; Majority of material found within 1919-1968

Charles E. Larsen Chemawa Indian School collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA068
Overview

The Charles E. Larsen Chemawa Indian School collection is a compilation of Chemawa Indian School and Northwest Native American history dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century.

Dates: 1853-1953

Robert and Otto Paulus papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA033
Overview

The Robert and Otto Paulus papers collection is comprised of over one thousand glass plate negatives of historical significance to Willamette University, the city of Salem, and the Willamette Valley.

Dates: 1914-1918

Vernor Martin Sackett Negatives collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA044
Overview

Negatives of photographs taken by Vernor Sackett when a student at Willamette University and when serving in the military in Germany. Willamette University focus is on student life and activities.

Dates: 1920-1931

Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA105
Overview

The Josephine “Jo” Simpson papers contain materials related to her student life at Willamette University (1954-1959) and her campaign to become a Republican representative for Oregon's District 10 (1978-1980).

Dates: 1955-1993; Majority of material found within 1978-1980

Willamette University Campus Photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA9999
Overview

The Willamette University Campus Photograph collection contains photographic images of the University's buildings, landscape, events, and surroundings.

Dates: 1800-2015

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 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