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12019-05-09T16:51:47-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Original Construction for Van Doren Hall1This is the date of original construction of this building.plain2019-05-09T16:51:47-07:00ImageBuildings1908 - 1909North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanAndrew Gillreath-BrownAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)Andrew Gillreath-BrownAlex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:04-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Campus view across Holland Library lawn, 19651View looking north toward Van Doren Hall with Holland Library on right and Bryan Hall on left.plain2019-05-09T16:51:04-07:00Is found in PC 28, Paul Philemon Kies Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc28.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc028b12n65I24_19650329ImageBuildings3/29/1965North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:06-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Chow, Campus Day 19191Large group of students eating, in front of Van Doren Hall. Washington State College (later Washington State University).plain2019-05-09T16:51:06-07:00Is found in PC 70, Hutchison Studio Photographs Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc70.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc070b205artopho66ImageStudents; Educational facilities; Men; Women; Clothing & dress1919North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv21548Artopho StudioIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:14-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Dedicating Van doren Hall (Domestic Bldg.) (1908)1plain2019-05-09T16:51:14-07:00Is found in PC 117, Ivan Shirrod Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc117.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc117n105ImageCampus buildings--Washington (state)--Pullman; Washington (state)--Pullman--Washington State College--Van Doren Hall; Crowds--Washington (state)--Pullman; Celebrations--Washington (state)--Pullman1908North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv24975Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Neill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:16-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Election signs, 19641Election signs leading into the ASWSU student elections. The north side of Van Doren Hall is above on the hillside.plain2019-05-09T16:51:16-07:00Is found in PC 28, Paul Philemon Kies Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc28.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc028b11-64J34-19640322ImagePolitical posters03/22/1964North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:48-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Paul (Simkins) Revere, 19231Military/ROTC member on horseback near Van Doren Hall. Washington State College (later Washington State University).plain2019-05-09T16:51:48-07:00Is found in PC 70, Hutchison Studio Photographs Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc70.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc070b205artopho59ImageBuildings; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Horses; Clothing & dress1923North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv21548Artopho StudioIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:51-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Retreat ceremony, 19641This is a military retreat ceremony, being conducted on the lawn of Washington State University's Holland Library (seen at the right), as part of Mom's Weekend events. Van Doren Hall is in the background.plain2019-05-09T16:51:51-07:00Is found in PC 28, Paul Philemon Kies Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc28.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc028b11-64r19-19640501ImageFlag bearers; Students05/01/1964North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Ski team, 19571Washington State College ski team on the slope below Van Doren Hall and the Holland Library: Charles McKillop, Otto Coucheron, Tore Aaberg, Ed Keech, Bard Glenne. Not pictured are Donald Wells and Roger Emblen.plain2019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Is found in PC 1, WSU Office of University Publications and Printing Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc1.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc001b22n30178_19570221_skiteamImageAthletic clubs; Skiing02/21/1957North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv18035Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Sledding, ca. 1910s1Students sledding down Thatuna Street. In the background is Van Doren Hall; the pillar to the left is part of the Music Conservatory, also known as Agony Hall; today Kimbrough Hall is located there. The date of this photo is unknown, but it is between 1905 and 1922.plain2019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b17fwfun_sled1ImageWinter sports; Students1908 - 1922North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Sledding, ca. 1910s1Students sledding down Thatuna Street. In the background is Van Doren Hall; the pillar to the left is part of the Music Conservatory, also known as Agony Hall; today Kimbrough Hall is located there. The date of this photo is unknown, but it is between 1905 and 1922.plain2019-05-09T16:51:54-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b17fwfun_sled2ImageWinter sports; Students02/1908 - 1922North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren, Campus Day, 19131A photograph depicting a campus day activities in front of the west facade of Van Doren. Students participated in campus day activities during the early years of WSU. The celebration held in the Spring started with work projects, such as lawn raking and laying side walks, and would conclude with a picnic. Van Doren, designed by J. K. Dow & D. Z. Hubbell was built in 1908 (at a cost of $25,000) as the "domestic economy" building. At the time it was the only structure west of Chicago devoted entirely to Home Economics courses. Named for Ms. Nancy L. Van Doren (the first building on campus named after a woman) professor of English at the start of WSU.plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b06-37n78-673; pc149b2n78-673ImageCampus buildings; Students--Washington (State)--Pullman; Van Doren Hall1913United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall1plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 117, Ivan Shirrod Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc117.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc117n103ImageCampus buildings--Washington (state)--Pullman; Washington (state)--Pullman--Washington State College--Van Doren Hall1908 - 1920North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv24975Bloomington, Il.: C.U. WilliamsNeill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall (1911)1Van Doren Hall was built in 1908. The 1911 date is taken from the postmark.plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 117, Ivan Shirrod Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc117.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc117n006ImageCampus buildings--Washington (state)--Pullman; Washington (state)--Pullman--Washington State College--Van Doren Hall1911North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv24975Portland, Or.: Portland Card Co.No known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Neill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall, Campus Day, 19141A photograph depicting a campus day celebration in front of the west facade of Van Doren. Students participated in campus day activities during the early years of WSU. The celebration held in the Spring started with work projects, such as lawn raking and laying side walks, and would conclude with a picnic. Van Doren, designed by J. K. Dow & D. Z. Hubbell was built in 1908 (at a cost of $25,000) as the "domestic economy" building. At the time it was the only structure west of Chicago devoted entirely to Home Economics courses. Named for Ms. Nancy L. Van Doren (the first building on campus named after a woman) professor of English and Librarian at the start of WSU.plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b06-37n78-672; pc149b2n78-672ImageCampus buildings; Students--Washington (State)--Pullman; Picnics--Washington (State)--Pullman; Van Doren Hall1914United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall, interior, 19251A photograph of a Home Economics laboratory located in Van Doren, WSU building #37. Six cakes are placed on a small wooden table in the left foreground. Two long counters run across the room with cooking surfaces on top. A female student in white decorates a cake under the watchful presence of an instructor. Van Doren, designed by J. K. Dow & D. Z. Hubbell was built in 1908 (at a cost of $25,000) as the "domestic economy" building. At the time it was the only structure west of Chicago devoted entirely to Home Economics courses. Named for Ms. Nancy L. Van Doren (the first building on campus named after a woman) professor of English and Librarian at the start of WSU.plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b06-37n78-658; pc149b2n78-658ImageCampus buildings; Students--Washington (State)--Pullman; Laboratories--Washington (State)--Pullman; Baking--Washington (State)--Pullman; Home economics--Washington (State)--Pullman; Cookery--Washington (State)--Pullman; Van Doren Hall1925United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is believed to be in public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall, interior, ca. 19081A photograph of a Home Economics laboratory located in Van Doren, WSU building #37. A class of students, wearing white aprons, bake under the instruction of Miss Hunt. Electric cords from heating sources placed atop two long work surfaces are visible in the center of the photograph. Van Doren, designed by J. K. Dow & D. Z. Hubbell was built in 1908 (at a cost of $25,000) as the "domestic economy" building. At the time it was the only structure west of Chicago devoted entirely to Home Economics courses. Named for Ms. Nancy L. Van Doren (the first building on campus named after a woman) professor of English and Librarian at the start of WSU.plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 4, WSU Historic Photographs Subject File http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc4.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc004b29f10_1; pc149b5n90-102ImageCampus buildings; Students--Washington (State)--Pullman; Laboratories--Washington (State)--Pullman; Baking--Washington (State)--Pullman; Home economics--Washington (State)--Pullman; Cooking utensils--Washington (State)--Pullman; Classrooms--Washington (State)--Pullman; Miss Hunt; Instructors--Washington (State)--Pullman; Van Doren Hall1908United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Dorn [Van Doren] Hall (1912)1plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Is found in PC 117, Ivan Shirrod Collection http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc117.htm, at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc117n106ImageCampus buildings--Washington (state)--Pullman; Washington (state)--Pullman--Washington State College--Van Doren Hall1912North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--Pullmanark:/80444/xv24975Pullman, Wa.: Robert BurnsNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Neill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Van Doren Hall, Washington State University, Pullman, 20031plain2019-05-09T16:52:03-07:00Paul Henning Collection: Historic Architecture of the Palouse. The original to this image is not held at WSU; please contact Mr. Henning for access.WashingtonStateUniversity66-Van Doren Hall (Small).jpgImageBuildings; Universities & colleges; Arches; Friezes (Ornamental bands); Consoles06/03/2003North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanManuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the death of the creator.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399