1950s


President Thompson wishes Professor R. Bruce Rodgers (left), director of the music department and director of the Adelphians, and members of the choir well as they prepare
to go on tour. 


The original building for the Collins Library was completed in 1954.


These good-natured Loggers "borrowed" a sign from longtime cross-town rivals Pacific Lutheran University.


Langdon Hall was built in 1954 to adjoin the university's first residence hall, Anderson.


Homecoming was one of the biggest events of the year. Pictured is the King and Queen of 1957.


Initiation of the charter members of the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Otlah Chapter (1959).

1950
President's house built.

Puget Sound joins newly formed National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

1951
Air Force ROTC program begins on campus.

1953
Music building built.

1954
Langdon Hall completed.

Collins Library (original building) completed.

1956
Wallace Pool built.

1957
Harrington Hall and Regester Hall completed.

1958
Tenzler Hall (now University Hall) completed.

1959
Charter members of the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Otlah Chapter, are initiated