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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Twin coal stoves in the Domestic Science room, Normal Hall, circa 1913.
Twin coal stoves were the focal point of the Domestic Science room located in the northeast corner of the second floor of Normal Hall (Taylor Hall), circa 1913. The Home Economics program was discontinued at the college after the retirement of Anna Streckelberg in about 1956. Ms. Streckelberg insisted on coal stoves because her typical student would spend her life cooking on a ranch.
Twirling Class - Western's Music Camp
Baton twirling was big in the 1950s. Male and female twirlers participated in the 1950 Summer Music Camp.
Two Hiking and Outing Club members pose in front of their vehicle, circa 1935.
[ca. 1935] cw, Two Hiking and Outing Club members pose in front of their vehicle on an unknown mountain pass, possibly Monarch Pass. Note exterior ski storage and "Railroad Crossing" sign in the background.
Two Home Economics students pose for a photograph with their Singer sewing machines, circa 1950.
Two Home Economics students pose for a photograph with their Singer sewing machines in Taylor Hall, circa 1939.
Two Powder Puff football teams--the Cottontails and the Jackrabbits
The two teams pose for a group photograph before a game, ca. 1939.

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