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1952 Homecoming Lawn Decorations in Front of Todd Hall House
A banner reading 'TO-HOOT-WITH-THE-OWLS' on the front of Todd Hall. A cut out wolf pointing to the banner with the letters OCE on his shirt. This was a dormitory lawn display competition for homecoming.
The Grove, 1953, page 32. -
Aerial View of Campus
Aerial View of the campus with clear view of the grove, Todd Hall, ITC, Admin building, and surrounding buildings.
Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Aerial Views -
Alumni Run Waldo's Mile
A group of running participants in 'Waldo's Mile' with view of the football field, Maple Hall, and Todd Hall in the background.
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Ascent by Suzanne Lee
Four bird sculptures attached to the side of Todd Hall, flying up.
The accompanying plaque reads, ""Ascent pays homage to learning and the wondrous awakening that is the result of an opened mind. The University is a nest, a safe place to discover, to question, to think for oneself, developing independence and finally soaring. The birds are a metaphor for personal growth and transformation. The individual elements are placed in the dynamic motion of flight to pull the eye upward, finally to the sky, suggesting endless possibility.""
Clear matte anodized aluminum with orbital finish.
Oregon Percent for Art.
Located on the outside of Todd Hall. -
Dining Room in Todd Hall
Interior of Todd Hall with rows of people eating dinner with their silverware placed neatly on the table. Their faces are all turned towards the camera.
Verso:
"Dr. Inlow
Dr Santee - X at Rear
Harold Santee - X at center
Miss Arbuthnot
Norton howard x
Darwin Schin"
Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Todd Hall -
Football Field and Track Viewed from Stadium Bleachers
The old stadium taken from the bleachers with the football field, goal post, and grove is in view. New PE, Student Health Center, College Center, Todd Hall, and part of Maple Hall are seen in the background.
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Front East Entrance of Todd Hall
Todd Hall front East entrance as seen from across Monmouth Avenue with view of the sign on the left reading, "Todd Hall"
Photo courtesy of Western University ArchivesTags Todd Hall -
Front East Entrance of Werner University Center
Front entrance of the Neal W. Werner University Center with view of the bell tower, and the silver sculpture. 'Voyage to Excellence,' in front. A partial view of Todd Hall is to the left.
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John E. Murphy Urn and Plaque
Located on the east lawn in front of Todd Hall, this urn was dedicated to Reverent John E. Murphy. Reverend Murphy was one of the cofounders of Christian College and the first minister of the Frist Christian Church of Monmouth.
The plaque on the bottom of the urn reads "In memory of Rev. John E. Murphy 1806-1876 Pioneer Preacher and Educator. Co-founder of Christian College and first minister of the First Christian Church of Monmouth which was erected on this site. This tablet erected and dedicated by his descendants July 14, 1935." -
May Day Dancers outside the Dormitory
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South Side of Todd Hall
South wall of Todd Hall with view of 'The Birds' sculpture on the building. Taken from the west sidewalk with view of the Cottage on the right.
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South View of The Cottage
Full view of the South side of the Senior Cottage, covered in ivy, taken from the South lawn under a tree. Todd Hall is in the background.
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Students Gathering on Todd Hall Balcony, 1940s
Five female students gather outside on a Todd Hall balcony, eating ice cream in the mid 1940s.
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Students Shoot Basketballs While Riding Donkeys
One Male student shoots a basketball while riding a Donkey. Three other male students look towards him while riding Donkeys as well. View of spectators are in the background on the right.
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Students Sunbathing
Students sunbathing in the backyard of Todd Hall, circa 1940. Todd Hall was used as a dormitorty for female students until the mid-1960s.
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Sunbathing Students
Four students from the 1940s sunbathing outside Todd Hall.
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The Kitchen of the First Campus Dormitory (now Todd Hall)
The three women standing at the far end of an industrial-style kitchen in the dormitory (now Todd Hall). On the backside is handwritten "From Mr. and Mrs. NE Schanbel To Miss Todd, Old Kitchen in Todd Hall Probably before 1917." -
Todd Hall Covered with Ivy
Todd Hall covered in ivy. Taken from across Monmouth Avenue. Todd Hall was built in 1912. It housed female students until 1971. Starting in 1971, it was used for offices for the Teaching Research Institute.
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Todd Hall Dedication Plaque
Jessica Todd served as Dean of Women, and was fundamental in making the dormitories "beautiful and inspiring places to live." Upon her retirement after nineteen years at Oregon Normal School, the board of higher education named the women's dormitory, which she oversaw, after her as Jessica Todd Hall, in "recognition of her superior ability and service." -
Todd Hall Dining Room
1940's residents of Todd Hall, then a women's dormatory, gather for dinner in the dining room of Todd Hall. Formal dinners were held every Sunday from 1913-1970, and were aimed to help teach proper dining etiquette.
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Todd Hall Formal
Three women from Todd Hall pose by the Music Room fireplace before the January 1958 winter formal. One of their dates can be seenin the mirror above the mantle.