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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: A casually-dressed vocal group--possibly High School students--and other WSC choir members and orchestra perform in Taylor Hall...; A casually-dressed vocal group--possibly High School students--and other WSC choir members and orchestra perform in Taylor Hall Auditorium, ca. 1961.

: A class meets outside Taylor Hall on a warm autumn day, circa 1975.; A class meets outside Taylor Hall on a warm autumn day, circa 1975.

: A close-up view of Taylor Hall's central building, 1938.; A close-up view of the central building (originally "Central Hall") of Taylor Hall, 1938. The stairway and entry doors have been modified several times over the years. The conifer on the right was removed by 2001; most of the others were removed circa 2011 during the latest Taylor Hall renovation.

: A closeup of a rock climbing Western coed, circa late 1930s.; [Late 1930s? Early 1940s?] cw, A closeup of a rock climbing Western coed. Note her tennis shoes. Circa late 1930s.

: A cross country club or team prepare for action along the road, next to their school bus transportation. ca. 1957.; [Late 1950s--license plate '56 or '58] cw

: A cross country ski competitor skis by spectators in front of the WSC Student Union, 1980s.

: A cross country team member competes in front of a background of heavy fresh snow, ca. 1980s

: A dapper 1982 WSC basketball team poses in their street clothes in front of the west steps of Taylor Hall.; A dapper 1982 WSC basketball team poses in their street clothes in front of the west steps of Taylor Hall.

: A distinguished guest speaker addresses candidates and guests at a mid-1960s Commencement exercise in Mountaineer Gymnasium.; A distinguished guest speaker addresses candidates and guests at a mid-1960s Commencement exercise in Mountaineer Gymnasium.

: A downhill competitor appears to be in trouble as he crests a rise, ca. 1980s.

: A fly casting class on the west side of Taylor Hall, circa late 1940s.; [ca. late 1940s based on clothing styles] cw, A fly casting class in in session on the west side of Taylor Hall, circa late 1940s.

: A fly casting contest north of (old) Colorado Hall, circa 1920s.; A fly casting contest is being held west of Taylor Hall and north of (old) Colorado Hall, circa 1920s.

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