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12018-09-20T18:57:47+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Original Construction for Van Doren Hall3This is the date of original construction of this building.plain2018-09-21T20:00:45+00:00ImageBuildingsAndrew Gillreath-Brown1908 - 1909Andrew Gillreath-BrownNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:15+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Campus view across Holland Library lawn, 19653View looking north toward Van Doren Hall with Holland Library on right and Bryan Hall on left.plain2019-05-25T04:11:58+00:00Is 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_19650329ImageBuildings3/29/1965ark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:12:34+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Chow, Campus Day 19193Large group of students eating, in front of Van Doren Hall. Washington State College (later Washington State University).plain2019-05-25T04:23:55+00:00Is 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 & dress1919ark:/80444/xv21548Artopho StudioNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:12:27+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Dedicating Van doren Hall (Domestic Bldg.) (1908)3plain2019-05-30T21:55:14+00:00Is 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)--PullmanNeill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/1908ark:/80444/xv24975Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:12+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Election signs, 19642Election signs leading into the ASWSU student elections. The north side of Van Doren Hall is above on the hillside.plain2018-09-10T20:08:59+00:00Is 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 posters03/22/1964ark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:12:37+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Paul (Simkins) Revere, 19232Military/ROTC member on horseback near Van Doren Hall. Washington State College (later Washington State University).plain2018-09-12T18:05:17+00:00Is 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 & dress1923ark:/80444/xv21548Artopho StudioNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:12+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Retreat ceremony, 19642This 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.plain2018-09-12T18:11:36+00:00Is 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; Students05/01/1964ark:/80444/xv92353Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the 1971 death of the creator.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:02+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Ski team, 19572Washington 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.plain2018-09-12T18:21:54+00:00Is 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; Skiing02/21/1957ark:/80444/xv18035Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:28+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Sledding, ca. 1910s3Students 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.plain2018-09-21T20:01:05+00:00Is 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 - 1922ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:28+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Sledding, ca. 1910s4Students 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.plain2018-09-21T20:02:42+00:00Is 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 - 1922ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright for 120 years from its date of creation.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-19T22:06:01+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren, Campus Day, 19132A 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.plain2018-09-12T18:44:54+00:00Is 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 Hall1913ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascUnited States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:29+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall3plain2018-09-21T20:01:35+00:00Is 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 HallNeill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/1908 - 1920ark:/80444/xv24975Bloomington, Il.: C.U. WilliamsNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanAndrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:12:29+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall (1911)2Van Doren Hall was built in 1908. The 1911 date is taken from the postmark.plain2018-09-12T18:45:03+00:00Is 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 HallNeill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/1911ark:/80444/xv24975Portland, Or.: Portland Card Co.North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-19T22:06:01+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall, Campus Day, 19142A 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.plain2018-09-12T18:45:08+00:00Is 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 Hall1914ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascUnited States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-19T22:06:01+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall, interior, 19252A 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.plain2018-09-12T18:45:13+00:00Is 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 Hall1925ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascUnited States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is believed to be in public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-19T22:06:01+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall, interior, ca. 19082A 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.plain2018-09-12T18:45:19+00:00Is 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 Hall1908ark:/80444/xv90631Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascUnited States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:12:30+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Dorn [Van Doren] Hall (1912)2plain2018-09-12T18:45:31+00:00Is 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 HallNeill Public Library, Pullman, Washington. http://www.neill-lib.org/1912ark:/80444/xv24975Pullman, Wa.: Robert BurnsNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanNo known copyright. Item is in public domain as it was published prior to 1923.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25
12018-06-21T23:13:24+00:00Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25Van Doren Hall, Washington State University, Pullman, 20032plain2018-09-12T18:45:26+00:00Paul 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); Consoles06/03/2003Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNorth and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the death of the creator.Andrew Gillreath-Browned57b57bd543a26fc6b1c5658d33aa5903711e25