Collins Memorial Library celebrates the 125th anniversary

Collins Memorial Library is pleased to recognize University of Puget Sound's 125th anniversary. We invite you to join in our many events and browse our 125th anniversary resourses.

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125 Years in the Stacks
University History Collection
A Sound Past
"From the Archives" Arches Series
Maroon/The Trail Online, 1903–53

Celebrating 125 Years in the Stacks

125 Years in the Stacks Exhibit
Jan. 25–March 14, 2013
Collins Memorial Library

On view will be 125 items from our collection that we hope will delight, surprise, and perhaps even make you laugh, as well as reflect on our changing society over the last 125 years. Interspersed among our 125 selections will be a collection of Puget Sound memorabilia and photos from the university archives.

125 Years in the Stacks Blog
blogs.pugetsound.edu/125books

Go behind the scenes of the Celebrating 125 Years in the Stacks exhibit to view Puget Sound through the lens of the library collection. Preview the books on display and gain insight into the selections from library staff bloggers.

125 Years in the Stacks Lecture Series
All presentations will be held in Trimble Forum. Please join us for tea and cookies at the start of each event at 4 p.m.

No Woman Has Ventured as Far: The Art and Adventures of Abby Williams Hill
Living history performer Karen Haas bring landscape painter and activist Abby Williams Hill to life in her one-woman performance.
Monday, Jan. 28

The Woman Behind Jones Hall: The Life and Times of Franke Tobey Jones
Local historian and author Darlyne Reiter shares insights into the life of Franke Tobey Jones and her impact on Puget Sound and the city of Tacoma.
Monday, Feb. 4

A Brief History of University of Puget Sound
George Mills ’68, M.S.'72 and John Finney ’67, P'94 provide a brief overview of our 125-year history in this illustrated presentation.
Monday, March 11
NEW LOCATION: Rasmussen Rotunda, Wheelock Student Center
A reception in honor of George and John will follow at 5 p.m.

University Historical Collections

The university archives serves as a rich resource for the study of the history of University of Puget Sound. Explore historical texts, including presidential histories and interviews, commemorative volumes, archival university promotional materials, and Puget Sound memorabilia.

A Sound Past

Experience Puget Sound through thousands of historic campus images chronicling the people, facilities, events, athletics, and activities of the university. See what life was like for generations of Loggers and what has made Puget Sound such a special place for 125 years.

"From the Archives" Series

Originally published in Arches magazine, these are the stories behind some of Puget Sound's iconic buildings, influential people, and historic moments, collected and told by John Finney ’67, professor emeritus, retired associate dean, and unofficial university historian.

Autumn 2012
The faces behind the buildings: The Gail Pauline Day Memorial Chapel

Summer 2012
A brief history of the human resources office

Spring 2012
The faces behind the buildings: Seward Hall

Summer 2011
Warner Gym: One of the first three buildings on the campus

Spring 2011
The college's first student center—built with a 'brickskrieg'

Winter 2011
When the new center for health sciences opens in the fall, the 'temporary' South Hall will, after 64 years, complete its service

Autumn 2010
The faces behind the buildings: McIntyre Hall

Spring 2009
The faces behind the buildings: Collins Memorial Library

Winter 2009
The faces behind the buildings: Regester Hall

Autumn 2008
The faces behind the buildings: Jones Hall

Summer 2008
In the Army now, but briefly