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  Amber Benton oral history recording

  An audio recording of an oral history of Amber Benton, Pacific University Class of 2009, recounting memories of her time at Pacific as a college student. Topics covered in the recording include: what it was like to be a first-generation student and one of very few Black students at Pacific in the 2000s; living on campus for four years; serving as an RA (Resident Assistant) in Burlingham Hall; serving as a Student Ambassador; becoming involved with Nā Haumāna O Hawai'i, Pacific's Hawaiian student club; performing at Lu'au; going whitewater rafting with Pacific's Outdoor Pursuits; being a Spanish major and participating in Spanish Club; impressions of Pacific's Black Student Union and Black Alumni Chapter after she graduated; changes she has observed at Pacific since she graduated; memories of Pacific's President Phil Creighton; how her time at Pacific connected to her current work in diversity, equity and inclusion; being the victim of a racial hate incident while she was an RA; lack of awareness or celebration of Black culture while she was a student; the value of Pacific's education and how it encouraged critical thinking skills.
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  Large dorm room

  Card photograph of a large dorm room at Pacific University.
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  Dorm room wall

  Pacific University student's dorm room wall decorated with pictures, articles, and Pacific flags.
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  Dorm room with fishing net

  Photograph of a Pacific University dorm room, donated by Mrs. Price. The student appears to be using a fishing net on the wall to hall pictures.
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  Herrick Hall dorm room

  Card photograph of a dorm room belonging to a Miss Cooley in the first Herrick Hall at Pacific University.
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  Former ladies dormitory, Herrick Hall

  Pacific University's Herrick Hall was built in 1884. The building burned down in 1907. The hall was rebuilt and later burned down in 1973 and then torn down. This photo was taken in the 1890's.
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  Female students outside of Herrick Hall

  The female residents of Herrick Hall, an all-women's dorm for many years, stand outside the building for a group portrait.
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  Herrick Hall girls with Dean

  A group of girls living in Herrick Hall pose for a picture with the Dean of Women outside the Hall. Dean Porter is towards the center of the photo in a patterned sweater and glasses.
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  McCormick Hall

  McCormick Hall, a dorm at Pacific University. It was built 1924.
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  Herrick Hall

  A photo of trees and fallen down debris from the Columbus Day Storm, and Herrick Hall in the background on Pacific University's campus. Herrick Hall was the womens dormitory until the 1973, when it was torn down.
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  New students greeting Head Resident

  Mary Lay and Gail Griffiths meeting Mrs. Hornecker, the Head Resident, inside the Walter Hall dormitory. Image originally published in 1965 Heart of Oak, on page 8.
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  Entering Walter Hall

  Freshman Gail Griffiths entering Walter Hall entrance with suitcases. Image published in 1965 Heart of Oak, on page 8.
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  Moving into Walter Hall

  Freshman Mary Lay entering the Walter Hall dormitory at the beginning of the school year. Image originally published in the 1965 Heart of Oak, on page 8.
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  Exterior view of Walter Hall

  View of Walter Hall through trees, with a student couple walking on path in foreground.
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  Student in Walter Hall dorm room

  Unidentified female student sitting at her desk in the Walter Hall dormitory. See also image #10285 and #10283.
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  Student in Walter Hall dorm room

  Unidentified female student sitting at her desk in the Walter Hall dormitory. See also image #10283 and #10286.
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  Student in Walter Hall dorm room

  Unidentified female student sitting on her bed in the Walter Hall dormitory.