Western Historical Photograph Collection

A collection of over a thousand historic photographs, from 1910-2005, that cover a cross-section of campus activities, events, people, and architecture here at Western.


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Homecoming Parade 1952
[1952 "Duel At Silver Creek" with Audie Murphy is playing at the theater] crw, Floats travel north on Main Street during the 1952 Homecoming parade. "Duel At Silver Creek" with Audie Murphy is playing at the theater.
Homecoming Parade float featuring Mickey Mouse, circa 1948
[The Three Musketeers with an all-star cast was released in 1948.] crw, Mickey Mouse was the object of this WSC Homecoming float. The Skyline theater marquee in the background promotes The Three Musketeers, which was released in October 1948.
Homecoming Parade, circa 1952
WSC's Homecoming parade looking south-southwest down Main Street, 1952. The Mountaineer Marching Band is in the foreground. "Duel At Silver Creek" with Audie Murphy is playing at the theater., [1952 "Duel At Silver Creek" with Audie Murphy is playing at the theater] crw
Homecoming Queen Mary Ellen Reynolds and her attendants are escorted into Mountaineer Bowl by President Bryant, 1962.
The 1962 Homecoming Queen Mary Ellen Reynolds and her attendants are escorted into Mountaineer Bowl by WSC President Harlan Bryant and fellow students.
Homecoming Queen candidates pose at the Clubhouse, 1954
["Homecoming Queen candidates pose at the Student Union" -- 1955 Curecanti, p. 125] crw, Homecoming Queen candidates pose for a group photograph on the deck of the Clubhouse, 1954.
Homecoming Royalty, circa 1958
[Roxie Lake was Homecoming Queen in 1957] crw, Ten WSC Homecoming royalty candidates pose for a "formal" photograph in the lounge area of the Student Union, circa 1958.
Homecoming festivities in Mountaineer Bowl, circa 1973.
Homecoming festivities in Mountaineer Bowl, probably 1973. The 1974 Curecanti refers to the "Mass Bands at Halftime."
Homecoming float, 1958.
A Homecoming float (unknown organization) on the corner of Tomichi Avenue and Main Street, 1958.
Honor Roll candidates stand as Commencement exercises begin in Mountaineer Bowl, early 1990s.
Western Honor Roll candidates for baccalaureate degrees stand as Commencement exercises begin in Mountaineer Bowl, circa early 1990s.
Honored guests and audience at the Savage Library Dedication, 1964.
Honored guests and audience at the Leslie J. Savage Library Dedication, October 10, 1964.

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