By Elizabeth Nielsen
Title: Frank E. Hall Collection, 1886-1909
Predominant Dates: 1908-1909
ID: MSS Hall
Primary Creator: Hall, Frank E. (Frank Edward)
Extent: 0.2 cubic feet. More info below.
Languages of Materials: English [eng]
The Frank E. Hall Collections consists of photographs and memorabilia assembled by Hall during his student years at Oregon Agricultural College. The photographs consist of 7 prints. They include portrait photographs of Frank Edward Hall in his military uniform; Hall's graduation portrait; and a portrait of Etta Anna Hall (Finnerty), Class of 1910. A photograph of the military cadets in "OAC" formation on the lower campus and group portrait of members of the Athenaeum Literary Society are also included. The bulk of the photographs were made by W.S. Gardner, of Corvallis.
The memorabilia includes debate and track programs, a dance card, the OAC Cadets yearbook for 1908-1909, an instruction book , The Improved Easy Method for the Parlor Organ, and an OAC cloth pennant.
More Extent Information: 7 photographs; 4 boxes, including 2 oversize boxes
Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.
Acquisition Note: The materials were donated to the University Archives in 1989 by Crla Mudt, on behalf of Frank Hall of Reno, Nevada.
Related Materials: The Special Collections and Archives Research Center includes countless collections of materials assembled by students during their time at Oregon State University and many that include materials from the early 20th century. Of special note is the Alexander K. Chapman Photograph Collection (P 235) which was assembled by another member of the Class of 1909. Additional photographs of military cadets are available in Harriet's Photograph Collection (P HC) and the Oregon State University Military Photographs Collection (P 002).
Preferred Citation: Frank E. Hall Collection (MSS Hall), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Hall, Frank E. (Frank Edward)
Gardner, W. S. (Winfield S.) (1863-1933)
College students--Oregon--Corvallis.
Debates and debating--Oregon--Corvallis.
Hall, Frank E. (Frank Edward)
Improved easy method for the parlor organ
Military education--Oregon--Corvallis.
Oregon Agricultural College--Students.
Oregon Agricultural College--Track and field.
University History
Dance cards.
Pennants.
Photographic prints.
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