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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: Irrigation is in full summer swing west of Taylor Hall, circa early 1940s.; Irrigation is in full summer swing west of Taylor Hall, circa early 1940s.

: It looks like a takedown for a Mountaineer wrestler in Mountaineer Gymnasium action. Photo is dated 1959.

: It looks like the Mountaineers are on their way to defeat Western Montana's Bulldogs at WSC's 1992 Homecoming game.; It looks like the Mountaineers are on their way to defeat Western Montana's Bulldogs at WSC's 1992 Homecoming game.

: Jay HelmanAssociate Professor of Kinesioloy and Recreation; V. P. Academic Affairs; President, 1989-2013; [V.P. Jay Helman 2/20/01] cw

: Jay HelmanAssociate Professor of Kinesioloy and Recreation; V. P. Academic Affairs; President, 1989-2013; [ca. 1995 Jay Helman, Basketball coach] cw

: Jay Peck; Gunnison community member Jay Peck was ever-present in his miniature Model-T at WSC home games, tossing small footballs into the crowd and generally stirring up fun., [Jay Peck ca. 1995] cw

: John C. Johnson, Biology instructor and football team fullback, 1912; John C. Johnson, Instructor in Biological Science and fullback on Colorado State Normal School's (now Western Colorado University) first football team, September 1912. Johnson writes, "We beat Montrose Town Team 6 to 0."

: John Keating (?) and two women explore the mountainous countryside, circa 1922.; [John C. Johnson handwriting] cw, Superintendent John Keating (?) and two women explore the mountainous countryside, circa 1922. John C. Johnson photo and notes.

: Judy Hagaman in "Boots and Burros" production, 1959.; [Judy Hagaman 1959 Curecanti, p. 218] cw, Judy Hagaman in "Boots and Burros" production. "Boots and Burros" was part of a "Rush To The Rockies" celebration, 1959.

: Julia Jackson and a friend ride the rope tow up Cupola Hill, mid 1950s.; Julia Jackson and a friend ride the rope tow up Cupola Hill, mid 1950s.

: Kappa Delta Mu float in the 1954 Homecoming parade; ["Second prize in the Homecoming parade, Kappa Delta Mu" -- 1955 Curecanti, p. 125] crw, Sven Wiik's 1954 ski team members were the stars of the Kappa Delta Mu float. Their 'Mountain Dewins' skit was quite popular.

: Kaye Howe and Sherryl Peterson Riding in the Homecoming Parade; [With Cheryl Peterson] cw, Kaye Howe and Sherryl Peterson Riding in the Homecoming Parade, ca. 1995.

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