A photograph of the Pacific University's May Day Queen, Florence Bennett. Bennett was a member of the Theta Nu sorority, which nominated her as their representative for the May Day Queen. She was later voted Queen of the May Day Celebration. The May Day celebration tradition at Pacific University began in 1914, and would continue for over 50 years. A student would be crowned 'Queen of the May'. The event would often include a double-line procession from the Carnegie Library to the west side of Marsh Hall. A luncheon, singing, athletic competitions and other activities would be enjoyed by students and members of the Forest Grove community. A maypole would be erected and young ladies dressed in white would wind ribbon around it. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a Pacific University student performing in a play in front of a large crowd during the May Day Celebration. The May Day celebration tradition at Pacific University began in 1914, and would continue for over 50 years. A student would be crowned 'Queen of the May'. The event would often include a double-line procession from the Carnegie Library to the west side of Marsh Hall. A luncheon, singing, athletic competitions and other activities would be enjoyed by students and members of the Forest Grove community. A maypole would be erected and young ladies dressed in white would wind ribbon around it. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of two Pacific University students dressed up for the May Day Celebration on campus. The May Day celebration tradition at Pacific University began in 1914, and would continue for over 50 years. A student would be crowned 'Queen of the May'. The event would often include a double-line procession from the Carnegie Library to the west side of Marsh Hall. A luncheon, singing, athletic competitions and other activities would be enjoyed by students and members of the Forest Grove community. A maypole would be erected and young ladies dressed in white would wind ribbon around it. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a group of Pacific University students dressed in costumes. The students performed The Joy of Morning during the May Day Celebration. The May Day celebration tradition at Pacific University began in 1914, and would continue for over 50 years. A student would be crowned 'Queen of the May'. The event would often include a double-line procession from the Carnegie Library to the west side of Marsh Hall. A luncheon, singing, athletic competitions and other activities would be enjoyed by students and members of the Forest Grove community. A maypole would be erected and young ladies dressed in white would wind ribbon around it. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a Pacific University student being held by another student. Both men are wearing bathrobes. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of three Pacific University students in pajamas and bathrobes, posing together outside. Possibly after a campout of some sort. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a male Pacific University student in his bathrobe. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of Pacific University students laying on blankets in the grass. There are houses visible in the background. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of Boxer, the Pacific University mascot, sitting on a stump. The original Boxer was a gift to the school from a missionary named Reverend J. E. Walker. He acquired the Boxer while on a mission trip to China. The Boxer went missing after a Boxer Toss in 1969. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
Letter from Clark Smith sent to President McClelland of Pacific University regarding the opportunity to purchase art pieces from a woman form Portland. Smith suggests that he buy the work to hang in the Ladies Dorm, but argues with the price.
Letter from Joseph Marsh sent to President McClelland of Pacific University giving a detailed report regarding everything occurring at Pacific University in his absence. President McClelland has not yet moved to Pacific University to take on his duties as president, so Joseph Marsh gives him a detailed overview. This letter contains information about professors and the troubles of the academy.
Letter from Thomas McClelland accepting the offer of becoming the President of Pacific University. President McClelland discusses in letter that he had communication with a professor at Pacific University about the opportunity arising. Finishes the letter talking about personal events happening in his life at the time he was writing this letter.
This is the final letter exchanged between Portland detective and President McClelland of Pacific University. Final letter contains information previously stated in earlier reports, with an emphasis on money being spent by the buyers. Alcohol was illegally being sold in a Forest Grove drug store by a clerk for under a dollar.
Letter addressed to President McClelland of Pacific University regarding the specifics of who was seen purchasing and consuming alcohol in Forest Grove drug store. Agent describes the connections he is making with the residents of Forest Grove. Proceeds to set up meeting with President McClelland to go over information found during investigation, ending the liquor investigation.
A detailed letter was requested by President McClelland of Pacific University providing a more detailed report regarding specifics of who and how much alcohol was being purchased in Forest Grove drug store. Focuses mainly on residents who were at drug store purchasing alcohol in hopes to be used as witnesses at a case hearing. Agent notes that drug store clerk states he is breaking Oregon state law by serving alcohol, while also notifying the buyers they were breaking the law by consuming and purchasing alcohol in Forest Grove.
Letter addressed to President McClelland of Pacific University with early findings of liquor investigation. Confirmed there was alcohol being sold in Forest Grove with detailed locations and descriptions of who was purchasing and consuming alcohol. Focused mainly on the clerk who was selling alcohol from a drugstore located in Forest Grove.
Letter addressed to President McClelland of Pacific University informing him that liquor is being sold in Forest Grove. There was no alcohol to be sold in Forest Grove, leading to this Portland detective to be hired by President McClelland. Agent record his findings, while also verbally notifying President McClelland of his findings.
The 1884 diary of Samuel A. T. Walker (also known as "Saturday Sam" Walker), a resident of Forest Grove, Oregon. He was a shoemaker by trade with a significant side business as a fiddler at dances. At the time he was writing this diary, he was the shoemaking instructor at the Forest Grove Indian School. The diary has brief summaries of his daily activities, often just 1-3 sentences long. It provides insight into the everyday work done by Native students at the school. The diary is written into a blank booklet that was given away as a promotional freebie by Alanson 'Lant' Hinman Jr., who was selling insurance at the time.
Transcript of the journal kept by Virgil Kellog Pringle while traveling on the Oregon Trail in 1846. Virgil was married to Pherne Brown Pringle, the daughter of Tabitha Moffatt Brown, the 'Mother of Oregon.'
Miscellaneous notes and inventories from the John Smith Griffin and Henry Spalding collections on file at the Oregon Historical Society and Pacific University.
