Washington University Photographic Services Collection, 1850-2006 | WUA University Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Washington University Photographic Services Collection, 1850-2006

Predominant Dates:1940-1990

ID: WUA/01/wua00059

Primary Creator: Photographic Services - Washington University in St. Louis

Extent: 221.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement:

This collection is divided into 9 series as follows:

Series 01: Buildings (arranged by building name alphabetically)

Series 02: Departments (arranged by department name alphabetically)

Series 03: Events and Miscellaneous (arranged by event title alphabetically)

Series 04: People (arranged by last name)

Series 05: Sports (arranged by sport alphabetically)

Series 06: Slides

Series 07: Negatives – inquire with archives staff

Series 08: Transparencies

Series 09: Contact Sheets

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection is comprised of photographic prints created by Washington University’s Office of Public Affairs. A small number of images, most from prior to the 1920s are from alternative sources.

Administrative Information

Repository: WUA University Archives

Accruals: Accruals are interfiled.

Access Restrictions: This collection is largely designed to serve the Washington University community. Images desired by non-Washington University entities require permission for use. Contact the University Archivist at spec@wumail.wustl.edu for further information.

Use Restrictions:

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Acquisition Method: This material was transferred to the University Archives.

Preferred Citation: [Item description]. From the [collection title, series, box, folder]. University Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Processing Information: Processed by Jay Kempen and Leela Pandey in May 2005; updated by Miranda Rectenwald March 2007 and Cat Cook in August 2008, Samantha Halstead November 2009 and December 2009. Updated Fall 2015 by Miranda Rectenwald. Updated in Spring 2016 by Miranda Rectenwald. Updated by Jerik Leung in Summer 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Photographs of Buildings on Campus],
[Series 2: Photographs of Departments on Campus],
[Series 3: Photographs of Events on Campus],
[Series 4: Photographs of People Affiliated with the University],
[Series 5: Photographs of Sporting Events on Campus],
[Series 6: Slides],
[Series 7: Negatives],
[Series 8: Transparencies],
[Series 9: Contact Sheets],
[All]

Series 1: Photographs of Buildings on Campus

Arrangement: (arranged by building name alphabetically)

Box A-1

Folder 1: Aerials - South 40
Folder 2: Aerial views - Athletic Complex
Folder 3: Aerial views - Hilltop / Danforth Campus (folder 1)
Folder 4: Aerial views - Hilltop / Danforth Campus (folder 2)
Folder 5: Aerial views - Medical campus and Downtown (folder 1)
Folder 6: Aerial views - Medical campus and Downtown (folder 2)
Folder 7: Alumni House

Box A-2

Folder 1: Anheuser - Busch Hall
Folder 2: Athletic Complex - Bear Sculpture
Folder 3: Athletic Complex - Field House Interiors
Folder 4: Athletic Complex - Francis Field / Francis Gym
Folder 5: Athletic Complex - Francis Gate
Folder 6: Athletic Complex - Wilson Pool
Folder 7: Athletic Complex Renovation - Plans and Models
Folder 8: Athletic Complex Renovation - Construction
Folder 9: Athletic Complex Renovation - Cornerstone Laying

Box B-1

Folder 1: Beaumont Lounge
Folder 2: Beaumont Pavilion
Folder 3: Bixby Hall
Folder 4: Blewett Hall (Music)
Folder 5: Bookstore
Folder 6: British Pavilion Building
Folder 7: Brookhill Farm
Folder 8: Bookstore / Quad Shop (Pre Mallinckrodt)
Folder 9: Bowles Plaza

Box B-2

Folder 1: Brookings Hall
Folder 2: Brookings Hall - Archway
Folder 3: Brookings Hall - Chapel
Folder 4: Brookings Hall - Exteriors
Folder 5: Brookings Hall - Construction
Folder 6: Brookings Hall - Night
Folder 7: Brookings Hall - Eliot plaque
Folder 8: Brookings Hall - Interiors
Folder 9: Brookings Hall - Sketches
Folder 10: Brookings Hall - Spanish American War Plaque
Folder 11: Brookings Hall - Snow
Folder 12: Brown Hall
Folder 13: Bryan Hall

Box B-3

Folder 1: Building Details I
Folder 2: Building Details II
Folder 3: Building Details - Gargoyles
Folder 4: Building Details - Renderings
Folder 5: Busch Biology Lab
Folder 6: Busch Hall - construction
Folder 7: Busch Hall

Box C-1

Folder 1: Campus Construction
Folder 2: Campus Construction - Danforth Plant Center
Folder 3: Campus Construction - Earth and Planetary Sciences Building
Folder 4: Campus Construction - Knight Center
Folder 5: Campus Construction - Lab Sciences Building
Folder 6: Campus Construction - Stone Cutters
Folder 7: Campus Planning
Folder 8: Campus Scenes - Business School
Folder 9: Campus Scenes - General I
Folder 10: Campus Scenes - General II
Folder 11: Campus Scenes - German
Folder 12: Campus Scenes - Law School
Folder 13: Campus Scenes - Music School
Folder 14: Campus Scenes - Psychology
Folder 15: Campus Scenes - Snow and Rain
Folder 16: Campus Scenes - Social Work
Folder 17: campus Scenes - Women
Folder 18: Center for Advanced Learning
Folder 19: Chemistry Building

Box C-2

Folder 1: Classroom Scenes - Architecture I
Folder 2: Classroom Scenes - Architecture II
Folder 3: Classroom Scenes - Art History
Folder 4: Classroom Scenes - Biology
Folder 5: Classroom Scenes - Business School
Folder 6: Classroom Scenes - Classics
Folder 7: Classroom Scenes - Dance
Folder 8: Classroom Scenes - Drama
Folder 9: Classroom Scenes - General I
Folder 10: Classroom Scenes - General II
Folder 11: Classroom Scenes - German
Folder 12: Classroom Scenes - Law School
Folder 13: Classroom Scenes - Mathematics
Folder 14: Classroom Scenes - Music School
Folder 15: Classroom Scenes - Physics
Folder 16: Classroom Scenes - Psychology
Folder 17: Classroom Scenes - Social Work
Folder 18: Classroom Scenes - Spanish
Folder 19: Classroom Scenes - University College

Box C-3

Folder 1: A.H. Compton Laboratory of Physics
Folder 2: Crow Hall
Folder 3: Crow Hall - Observatory
Folder 4: Cupples I (Folder 1)
Folder 5: Cupples I (Folder 2)
Folder 6: Cupples II (Construction)
Folder 7: Cupples II (Folder 1)
Folder 8: Cupples II (Folder 2)
Folder 9: Cupples Engineering Lab
Folder 10: Cupples Lab - Demolition
Folder 11: Cupples Station
Folder 12: Cyclotron

Box D,E,F- 1

Folder 1: Day Care Center and Pre-School
Folder 2: Downtown Campus (folder 1)
Folder 3: Downtown Campus (folder 2)
Folder 4: Duncker Hall
Folder 5: Eads Hall
Folder 6: Earth and Planetary Sciences Building
Folder 7: East Asian Library
Folder 8: Edison Theater
Folder 9: Engineering Building - Proposed /Not Built 1929
Folder 10: Engineering Labs
Folder 11: Faculty Apartments
Folder 12: Francis Field
Folder 13: Fraternity Houses

Box G-1

Folder 1: The Gargoyle
Folder 2: Gaylord Music Library
Folder 3: Givens Hall (School of Architecture)
Folder 4: Goldfarb Hall [Not in box, but not looked for]
Folder 5: Goldfarb Hall - Interiors
Folder 6: Goldfarb Plant Growth Facility [Not in box, but not looked for]
Folder 7: Graham Memorial Chapel (Folder 1) [Not in box, but not looked for]
Folder 8: Graham Memorial Chapel (Folder 2) [Not in box, but not looked for]
Folder 9: Graham Memorial Chapel (Proposed Addition Blueprints)

Box H,I,J,K-1

Folder 1: Harbison House
Folder 2: Holmes Lounge (See Also Ridgley)
Folder 3: International House
Folder 4: January Hall
Folder 5: Jolley Hall
Folder 6: KETC Building
Folder 7: Knight Building

Box L-1

Folder 1: Laboratory Scenes
Folder 2: Laboratory Scenes - Biology
Folder 3: Laboratory Scenes - Chemistry
Folder 4: Laboratory Scenes - Earth and Planetary Science
Folder 5: Laboratory Scenes - Physics
Folder 6: Laboratory Scenes - Psychology
Folder 7: Lambert Room
Folder 8: Law Library
Folder 9: Lewis Center (Ward Bldg)
Folder 10: Life Sciences Building
Folder 11: Lopata Hall
Folder 12: Louderman Hall

Box M-1

Folder 1: Mallinckrodt Center
Folder 2: Mallinckrodt Center - Bowles plaza
Folder 3: Mallinckrodt Center - Bookstore
Folder 4: Mallinckrodt Center - Cafeterias
Folder 5: Manual Training School and Smith Academy
Folder 6: Mary Institute

Box M-2

Folder 7: McDonnell Hall
Folder 8: McMillan Hall
Folder 9: McMillan Hall - Women's Dormitory
Folder 10: McMillan Hospital
Folder 11: McMillen Chemistry lab
Folder 12: Medical School
Folder 13: Medical School - Barnes Hospital Interiors
Folder 14: Medical School - Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Folder 15: Medical School - New Library
Folder 16: Medical School - St. Louis Children's Hospital
Folder 17: Millbrook Building
Folder 18: Millstone Lounge
Folder 19: Monsanto Laboratory - Construction and Dedication
Folder 20: Monsanto Laboratory of the Life Sciences

Box M-3

Folder 21: Mudd - Eliot
Folder 22: Mudd Law School I (Dedication, Groundbreaking)
Folder 23: Mudd Law School II
Folder 24: Music Classrooms Building

Box N, O - 1

Folder 1: North Hall
Folder 2: Observatory
Folder 3: Olin Library - Beach
Folder 4: Olin Library - Construction
Folder 5: Olin Library - Exhibits, Books & Open Pages, and Preservation
Folder 6: Olin Library - Exterior
Folder 7: Olin Library - Interior I
Folder 8: Olin Library - Interior II
Folder 9: Olin Library - Interior III

Box N, O - 2

Folder 1: Olin Library - Interior - Staircase
Folder 2: Olin Library - Interior - Studying I (1960s)
Folder 3: Olin Library - Interior - Studying II (1970s)
Folder 4: Olin Library - Interior - Studying III (1980s-)
Folder 5: Olin Library - Planning
Folder 6: Olin Library - Renovation

Box P-1

Folder 1: Parking lots
Folder 2: Parking Facility - Millbrook
Folder 3: Plaques
Folder 4: Power House
Folder 5: Pre-Fabs (See Also Faculty Apartments)
Folder 6: Prince Hall
Folder 7: Psychology Building

Box Q, R-1

Folder 1: Quadrangle
Folder 2: Radio Chemistry Building
Folder 3: Rain Scenes
Folder 4: Rebstock Hall
Folder 5: Renard Hospital
Folder 6: Residence Halls (Not Specified), 1990-1999
Folder 7: Ridgley Hall
Folder 8: Ridgley Library I
Folder 9: Ridgley Library II
Folder 10: Ridgley Library III

Box S-1

Folder 1: Sever Institute of Technology
Folder 2: Simon Hall
Folder 3: Siteman Cancer Center
Folder 4: Snow Scenes

Box S-2

Folder 1: South 40 - I (Construction and Planning circa 1960)
Folder 2: South 40 - II (Construction and Planning circa 1960)
Folder 3: South 40 - III (Exteriors - 1960s and circa 1960s)
Folder 4: South 40 - IV (Exteriors - 1970s-2000s and undated)

Box S-3

Folder 1: South 40 - V (Interiors - 1950s-1960s and undated)
Folder 2: South 40 - VI (Interiors - 1970s-1980s and undated)
Folder 3: South 40 - VII
Folder 4: South 40 - VIII Swamp
Folder 5: Steinberg Hall
Folder 6: Student Activities Building
Folder 7: Student Center (Basement Prince Hall)

Box T-1

Folder 1: Tietjens Hall (Music Building)
Folder 2: Tower Dorm
Folder 3: Tyson

Box U-W-1

Folder 1: Umrath Hall
Folder 2: University Owned Apartments
Folder 3: Urbauer Hall
Folder 4: Ursa's Cafe
Folder 5: Washington Loft District Building
Folder 6: West Campus
Folder 7: Whittemore House
Folder 8: Wilson Hall
Folder 9: Wilson Pool (See Athletic Complex)
Folder 10: Wohl Center (Dining and Recreation)
Folder 11: Women's Building