Archives and Records

Publications, images, administrative records, research materials, and scrapbooks dating from Willamette’s beginnings. Also available are materials relating to Freshman Glee, one of Willamette’s longest running traditions.

Collection Areas

Oral Histories
The oral history collections in the University Archives document events, people, and topics related to the history of Willamette University.

Collections

Alumni Publications
This collection contains multiple publications dating back to 1919.
Campus Photograph Collection
The Willamette University Campus Photograph collection, comprised of digitized prints, negatives, and slides, is a rich documentary resource covering nearly a century and a half of Willamette’s history.
Choral Legacy Project
Contains concert programs from 1983-2020 for the Willamette University Choral Program. Programs are searchable and include tours as well as local concerts
Collegian Test Collection (temporary)
Commencement Programs
Willamette University commencement programs from the years 1860-1914.
Dr. Helen Pearce Collection
Contains photographs of Dr. Helen Pierce, professor of English at Willamette University for 35 years, and of Willamette University campus buildings.
Freshman Glee Collection
Planning and publicity materials, sound and visual media dating from 1914 to 1997 and 2007.
Lestle J. Sparks World War II Correspondence
Letters to and from Willamette students serving in the U. S. Armed forces during World War I
Office of the President: Francis S. Hoyt Letter
This is a digitized and transcribed letter from Francis S. Hoyt to Reverend Alvin Waller.
Office of the President: Nelson Rounds Papers
Contains the digitized and transcribed correspondence regarding Nelson Rounds' appointment as the President of Willamette University in 1868.

Permanent Link: https://digitalcollections.willamette.edu/handle/10177/7119