This collection includes over 2,000 images dating back to the founding of the college as Albany Collegiate Institute in 1867, and continuing into the modern era as Lewis & Clark College in 1940. The collection also includes faculty portraits and campus scenes from 1940 to present.
William Stafford, English Professor at Lewis & Clark, 1947-1979. Stafford was a National Book Award Winner in 1963 and Poet Laureate, 1971-72.
1946
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "The President and Chaplain John Harrington welcome to the Chapel Dr. J. Hudson Ballard of San Anselmo Seminary and formerly of Occidental"
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "The President's wife is fitted for a dress in the Home Economics Class. Instr. Alice Wieman supervises."
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "Dad Odell Visits Portland"
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "Mother Sayre + Sister Betty Come for a visit to the Gate House."
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "Clearing for the Athletic Field Starts. Bo Dine in Distance."
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1941-1948 Scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents the purchase and early development of the campus. This photo is captioned: "Queen of May and the Royal Court"
1947
unidentified members of L&C Madrigal singing group with Boris Sirpo conducting
1947
Orchestra rehearsal, conducted by Boris Sirpo, in Fir Acres greenhouse/music building.
1947
Orchestra, conducted by Boris Sirpo, gathered in front of Fir Acres greenhouse/music building.
1947
Morgan Odell was the first president of Lewis & Clark College at the Fir Acres campus in Portland, Oregon. Odell was president from 1942 to 1960.
1947
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development.
1948
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Army Officer's club becomes Theater. College Chapel in background""
1948
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "The Cherry Tree welcomes Spring!"
1948
Dr. Lawrence Sears of Mills College meeting with foreign students. Full story published in Lewis and Clark Journal, 1948.
1948
From left: Fred Barnum, Beverly Burdick, Bob Pepper, Grace Bingham, Roy Lang, and Thelma Roos preparing posters for the annual Trodse Ski club formal dance.
1948
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "With our Graduate Naomi Brown: Head Resident at the Normal School, Lewiston, Idaho"
1949
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Maybel Akin, M.D. of Portland makes major gift to build Akin Hall for Women."
1949
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "L.L.D. Degree awarded to Dean Robert Fitch of Occidental Commencement Speaker 1949"
1949
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Brothers Don + Morgan Odell receive Busts of Lewis and Clark"
1949
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Clearing a Dormitory Site - Much Firewood!"
1949
Donald McNiven, art student, at work on a portrait of Richard Brame, student model, to be shown in annual exhibit of college art department, May 29 through June 5.
1949
Foreign students on the Lewis & Clark campus. See story in Pioneer Log, October 7, 1949
1949
Summer session, American Friends Service Committee Seminar
1949
second annual spring festival symphonic band performance featuring Laughton Hull (left) and Larry Morrell
1949
A page spread on Lewis & Clark's varsity football team in the 1949 Voyageur.
1949
The Varsity Basketball team strategizing with coach. From the 1949 Voyageur, titled "Chalk Talk."
1949
Image of the Lewis & Clark Varsity Basketball team playing Willamette, from the 1949 Voyageur.
1949
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Ruth, Marguerite Maier, Betty Sayre Wilder visit Evangeline Kroener in Whittier Cal."
1950
Photograph from Morgan Odell's 1948-1955 scrapbook. Odell was the first college president at the Fir Acres campus, and this scrapbook documents campus life and development. Photo caption from scrapbook: "Back to the Beauty of the College again. Reflecting Pool + Manor house."
1950