By Helena Egbert and Karl McCreary
Collection Overview
Title: Memorial Union Records, 1922-2012
Predominant Dates: 1922-2003
ID: RG 099
Primary Creator: Oregon State University. Memorial Union
Extent: 17.6 cubic feet. More info below.
Arrangement: The Memorial Union Records are arranged into 15 series: 1. Annual Reports, 1949-2009; 2. MU Board Records, 1924-2011; 3. Committees/Councils, 1923-2011; 4. Financial Records, 1925-1993; 5. Facilities, 1964-2010; 6. Student Membership, 1968-1992; 7. Art/Exhibits, 1954-2003; 8. Curriculum and Instruction, 1961-1999; 9. George Stevens Materials, 1956-1988; 10. Publications, 1929-2006; 11. Anniversary Materials, 1966-1989; 12. Subject Files, 1922-2012; 13. Sound Recordings, 1977-1985; 14. Artifacts, 1978-2007; and 15. E.C. Allworth Records, 1927-1957.
Languages of Materials: English [eng]
Abstract
The Memorial Union Records document the administration of this organization and its role in managing services and events at the two student union facilities at Oregon State University: the Memorial Union and the Memorial Union East (also known as Snell Hall). Spanning the years 1922 to 2012, these records include: annual reports, correspondence, course materials, digital files, financial records, flyers, handbooks, meeting minutes, photographs, posters, publications, scrapbooks, and sound recordings. The Memorial Union has served as OSU's official student union facility since 1928.
Items from this collection have been digitized and are available in Oregon Digital. All of the collection's audiocassettes have likewise been migrated to digital format and are available upon patron request. Additionally, the contents of box-folder 9.30 have been digitized and are available upon request. The born-digital materials in this collection are also available upon patron request.
Access to term papers and reports in Series 8 is restricted due to the presence of confidential information. For more information about access to restricted materials, please see our Guide to the Special Collections and Archives Research Center. All other material in this collection is open for research.
Scope and Content Notes
The Memorial Union Records document the administration of the Memorial Union (MU) and the management of services and events as Oregon State University's official student union facility since 1928. Among the records in this collection include: annual reports, correspondence, course materials, digital files, financial records, flyers, handbooks, meeting minutes, photographs, posters, publications, scrapbooks, and sound recordings.
These records are primarily focused on the administrative operation of the Memorial Union (MU) and document annual reporting, financial operations, facilities management, policy development, and MU Board activity. The work of various university committees, both based in the MU and campus wide, associated with this administration are also documented in these records. Records about events in the MU are illustrated in publications. Most of the events documented relate to art exhibit installations and activities organized to celebrate the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the building. Perspectives on the historical development of the MU are reflected in correspondence, speeches, and other materials generated by past MU Directors Edward Allworth and George Stevens. Other documentation of the MU's history is illustrated in sound recordings of interviews with Stevens and other staff associated with the MU conducted in 1983.
Items from this collection have been digitized and are available in Oregon Digital. All of the collection's audiocassettes have likewise been migrated to digital format and are available upon patron request. Additionally, the contents of box-folder 9.30 have been digitized and are available upon request. The born-digital materials in this collection are also available upon patron request.
Biographical / Historical Notes
The Memorial Union (MU) was built in dedication to the men who fought and died in the Spanish American War and World War I. Initial brainstorming for the building began as early as 1919; final construction was completed in 1928. The architect, Lee Arden Thomas visited other Memorial Unions, both for style inspiration, and to observe how they were run. All of these observations contributed to the final design of Oregon Agricultural College’s MU in 1928. For the first 20 years the MU acted more as a convention center than a hub for student activities. Primarily it was used to host dances, and a few publications had offices in the building. In late 1947, a compulsory student operational fee was applied to support the MU. This brought in needed funds to transform the MU into a recreational center for the Oregon State College campus. Recreational activities included hospitality, social dancing, games, and arts and crafts. This ultimately led to the Student Activity Center and the MU to join together under one administrative unit. With these changes came increased use of the MU, which lead to additions to the MU's physical space. The Memorial Union has continued to change and adapt to student needs over the years.
Author: Helena Egbert and Karl McCreary
Administrative Information
More Extent Information:
112 photographic prints; 22 boxes, including 2 oversize and 1 map folder. 81 Mbytes and 6 files.
Statement on Access:
Access to term papers and reports in Series 8 is restricted due to the presence of confidential information. For more information about access to restricted materials, please see our Guide to the Special Collections and Archives Research Center. All other material in this collection is open for research.
Acquisition Note:
These materials were transferred in numerous accessions from the 1960s through 2015 by the Oregon State University Memorial Union Business Office, the Associated Students of OSU, the Office of Student Involvement, the Office of Student Affairs, the College Student Services Administration Program, and the OSU Women's Center.
Related Materials:
There are other collections that contain documentation about the Memorial Union, its origins, services, and the building itself.
The fund raising campaign that resulted in the construction of the Memorial Union building is illustrated in the Memorial Union Campaign Records (RG 281).
The Facilities Services Records (RG 193) and the Memorial Union Building Records (RG 283) detail of the physical management of the Memorial Union building and its various additions, renovations, and alterations. Information about the Memorial Union in brochures, event programs, and other published media can be found in the Oregon State University Memorabilia Collection (MSS MC).
Photographic views of activities in the MU, that range from organized events to informal shots of students in the lounge, can be found in a number of collections, including: the Memorial Union Photographs (P 198); the News and Communication Services Photograph Collection (P 057); the Gwil Evans Photographic Collection (P 082); the Harriet's Photographic Collection (P HC); Oregon State University Historical Photographs (P 025); and the Robert W. Henderson Photographic Slides Collection (P 098-SG 1).
Film and other moving image footage relating to the Memorial Union is available in the Memorial Union Videotapes (FV 198).
Records of units operating under the administrative umbrella of the Memorial Union include: the Memorial Union Program Council Records (RG 275) and the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement Records (RG 232).
There are collections documenting Edward C. Allworth, the first manager of the Memorial Union: the Edward C. Allworth Papers (MSS Allworth) and the Edward C. Allworth Photograph Collection (P 072). The papers of Memorial Union Program Director Leone S. Johnson are also available.
Preferred Citation:
Memorial Union Records (RG 099), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Processing Information:
Technical accessioning of digital media received with the Memorial Union records resulted in 2.83 Mbytes (64 files) of born-digital materials. These were reviewed and appraised for long-term administrative and historical value. This review resulted in a 2.39 Mbytes (4 files) of archival born-digital materials that are described as part of the Memorial Union Records.
The Memorial Union Records include one reel of microfilm (6 feet total) that was made in 1967. As part of the processing of this collection and preparation of this finding aid, the microfilm was digitized. The digital files (PDFs) are available to researchers upon request.
Creators
Oregon State University. Memorial Union
Allworth, Edward C. (1895-1966)
Oregon State College. Memorial Union
Oregon State University. College Student Services Administration Program
Oregon State University. Memorial Union Business Office
Oregon State University. Office of Student Affairs
Oregon State University. Student Activities Center
Oregon State University. Student Involvement.
Oregon State University. Women's Center
People, Places, and Topics
Allworth, Edward C., 1895-1966.
Artists--Oregon.
College students--Oregon--Corvallis.
Oregon Multicultural Archives
Oregon State College. Memorial Union
Oregon State University. Memorial Union
Oregon State University. Memorial Union. Business Office
Stevens, George F.
Student activities--Oregon--Corvallis.
Student unions--Oregon--Corvallis.
University History
Forms of Material
Architectural drawings (visual works)
Audiocassettes.
Information artifacts.
Oral histories (literary genre)
Photographic prints.
Scrapbooks.
Sound recordings.
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Annual Reports, 1949-2009
- Series 1 is made up of annual reports documenting the administration of the Memorial Union and Student Activities.
- Box-Folder 1.01 - 1.24: MU and Student Activities Annual Reports, 1949/50 - 1977/78
- 24 folders.
- Box-Folder 2.01 - 2.19: MU and Student Activities Annual Reports, 1977/78 - 1983/84
- 20 folders.
- Box-Folder 3.01 - 3.29: MU and Student Activities Annual Reports, 1983/84 - 2008/09
- 29 folders.
- Series 2: MU Board Records, 1924-2011
- Series 2 is made up of materials generated by the Memorial Union (MU) Boards of Directors and Governors that primarily reflect their meetings. In addition to meeting minutes, this series also contains correspondence and notes.
- Box-Folder 4.01 - 5.08: MU Board of Directors Minutes, 1926-2011
- 29 folders.
- Box-Folder 5.09: MU Board of Governors Minutes, 1924-1933
- Box-Folder 5.10: Aldrich - Board of Governors, 1925-1929
- Box-Folder 5.11: Cupper - Correspondence Board of Governors, 1925-1934
- Box-Folder 5.12: Nelson - Board of Governors, 1925-1935
- Box-Folder 5.13: Clark - Board of Directors, 1925-1936
- Box-Folder 5.14: Riley - Board of Governors, 1925-1936
- Box-Folder 5.15 - 5.18: MU Board of Governors Minutes, 1928-1938
- 4 folders.
- Box-Folder 17.01: Uncompleted Contracts, 1927-1933
- Box-Folder 17.02: Change of Name, 1927-1940
- Series 3: Committees/Councils, 1923-2011
- Series 3 reflects the work of various university committees and councils. About half of this series documents the work of the Educational Activities Board and the Student Activities Committee. Other committees represented in these records reflect the management of campus operations and activities such as: student health insurance, cultural centers, catalog distribution, student broadcast media, convocations and lectures, and Memorial Union planning. The contents of Digital Folder 1 in this series are available upon patron request.
- Box-Folder 5.19: Committee Appointment Recommendations, 1988-1989
- Box-Folder 5.20: Aquatic Facility Study and Development Committee, 1977-1986
- Box-Folder 5.21: ASOSU Student Health Insurance, 1987-1990
- Box-Folder 5.22: Broadcast Media Committee, 1968-1982
- Box-Folder 6.01: Broadcast Media, 1975-1979
- Box-Folder 6.02: Broadcast Media, 1976-1981
- Box-Folder 6.03: Broadcast Media Reorganization, 1982
- Box-Folder 6.04: Catalog Distribution Committee, 1980-1987
- Box-Folder 6.05: Convocation and Lecture Committee, 2000-2002
- Box-Folder 6.06: Convocations and Lectures, 2011
- Box-Folder 6.07: Cultural Centers Advisory Committee, 1989-1990
- Box-Folder 6.08 - 6.32: Educational Activities Board/Committee, 1923-1969
- 25 folders.
- Box-Folder 6.33: Election Committee, 1990
- Box-Folder 6.34: ASOSU Senate Committee, 1973-1990
- Box-Folder 6.35: Educational Media Services Training, 1974
- Box-Folder 6.36 - 7.01: Liberal Arts Student Council, 1989-1990
- 3 folders.
- Box-Folder 7.02: MU Activity Committees, 1949-1950
- Map-Folder 1.1: Food Service, circa 1975
- 1 sheet
- Box-Folder 7.03 - 7.08: MU Planning Committee, 1970-1983
- 6 folders.
- Map-Folder 1.2: MU Planning Committee - Plans for Bike Racks, 1978
- 2 sheets
- Digital File 1: Memorial Union Tours Committee, circa 1955
- This digital file consists of a flyer for the Memorial Union Tours Committee, which provided tours of the Memorial Union building for prospective students and campus guests. This document was digitized from microfilm and is available upon patron request.
- Box-Folder 7.09: Space Allocation Committee, 2008
- Box-Folder 7.10 - 8.08: Student Activities Committee, 1965-1995
- 17 folders.
- Box-Folder 8.09: Student Activities Committee Registered Student Activities, 1991-1992
- Box-Folder 8.10: Student Affairs Committee Minutes, 1924-1944
- Box-Folder 8.11 - 9.01: Student Life Committee, 1944-1965
- 6 folders.
- Box-Folder 9.02: Student Publications Committee, 1975-1982
- Box-Folder 9.03: University Committees, 1988
- Box-Folder 9.04 - 9.05: University Student Media Committee Minutes, 1977-1990
- 2 folders.
- Series 4: Financial Records, 1925-1993
- Series 4 contains documentation about the financial management of the Memorial Union (MU) and is mostly made up of financial reports and statements. Information listed in these reports include: Incidental Fees, Administrative Funds, Educational Activities Funds, MU Recreational Sports Fund, and Dixon Recreation Center.
- Box-Folder 9.06: Estimated Figures and Reports, 1925-1932
- Box-Folder 9.07: Auditors Report, 1938-1940
- Box-Folder 9.08: Account Journals Adjustments, 1940-1963
- Box-Folder 9.09: Audit Reports, 1956-1962
- Box-Folder 9.10: Account Journals, 1956/57
- Box-Folder 9.11: Account Journals, 1957-1958
- Box-Folder 9.12: Account Journals, 1958-1959
- Box-Folder 9.13: Managers Monthly Statements To Board of Governors, 1960-1961
- Box-Folder 9.14: MU Financial Statements, 1962
- Box-Folder 9.15: MU Financial Reports, 1971-1973
- Box-Folder 9.16: Financial Reports, 1973-1975
- Box-Folder 9.17: Fiscal Operations, 1975-1976
- Box-Folder 9.18: Financial Reports, 1977-1978
- Box-Folder 9.19: Financial Reports, 1978-1979
- Box-Folder 9.20: Student Activities Handbook, 1979-1980
- Box-Folder 9.21: ASOSU Senate and Executive Officers, 1983-1985
- Box-Folder 9.22: Review of Incidental Fees, 1984
- Box-Folder 9.23: Review of Incidental Fees, 1979
- Box-Folder 9.24: MU Funds - Unaudited Financial Statements, 1987
- Box-Folder 9.25: MU Administrative Fund, 1991
- Box-Folder 9.26: MU Educational Activities Fund, 1991
- Box-Folder 9.27: MU Recreational Sports Fund, 1991
- Box-Folder 9.28: MU Administrative Fund Statements, 1991-1993
- Box-Folder 9.32: Dixon Recreation Center, 1976-1990
- Series 5: Facilities, 1964-2010
Series 5 relates to the facilities management of the Memorial Union and documents the administration of the various service centers residing in the MU as well as the handling of structural maintenance issues (space allocation planning, building accessibility, remodel projects). Among the different organizations and offices reflected in this series include: the OSU Cultural Centers, the Barbershop, the Craft Center, food services, KBVR TV, and the OSU Bookstore.
The contents of box-folder 9.30 have been digitized and are available upon request.
- Box-Folder 9.29: Asian Cultural Center, 1980
- Box-Folder 9.30: Barbershop Lease, 1979-1991
- The contents of this folder have been digitized and are available upon request.
- Box-Folder 9.31: Black Cultural Center, 1972-1985
- Box-Folder 17.03 - 17.04: OSU Bookstore Lease, 1965-1985
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 10.01: MU Crafts Facility Proposal, 1965
- Box-Folder 10.02: Adapting Craft Center for Limited Mobility Access, circa. 1990
- Box-Folder 10.03: Craft Center, 1987-1988
- Box-Folder 10.04: Food Service, 1972
- Box-Folder 10.05: Food Service Adv., 1992
- Box-Folder 10.06: International Center Forum, 1992
- Box-Folder 10.07: KBVR-TV, 1974-1990
- Box-Folder 10.08: McAlexander Fieldhouse, 1970-1973
- Box-Folder 10.09: Minority Cultural Centers, 1973-1975
- Box-Folder 10.10: MU East Dedication Nov. 5, 1977, 1970-1978
- Box-Folder 10.11: MU East - Snell Remodeling, 1973-1981
- Box-Folder 10.12: MU East, 1974-1989
- Box-Folder 10.13: MU Procedural Manual, 1975
- Box-Folder 10.14: MU Renovation, 1994
- Box-Folder 10.15: MU Space Allocation, 1991-1994
- Box-Folder 10.16: MU West Expansion, 1977-1983
- Box-Folder 10.17: Native American Cultural Center, 1977-1992
- Box-Folder 10.18: OSU Student Experience Center, 2010
- Box-Folder 10.19: Student Activity Center Office Facilities, 1964-1965
- Box-Folder 10.20: Varsity House, 1992-1993
- Box-Folder 21.03: OSU MU East Scrapbook, 1977
- Dedication ceremony for the opening of the MU East (currently known as Snell Hall). Includes dedication program and photographs.
- Box-Folder 21.05: Floor Plan OSU Cooperative Child Development Center, 1997
- Series 6: Student Membership, 1968-1992
- Series 6 contains information on students appointed to various university committees. Primarily made up of membership lists and correspondence, these records are arranged by the academic unit responsible for making the committee appointments. The students serving on these committees all appear to be members of the Associated Students of OSU (ASOSU).
- Box-Folder 10.21: President, 1974-1992
- Box-Folder 10.22: VP for Finance Administration, 1970-1991
- Box-Folder 10.23: VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, 1972-1991
- Box-Folder 10.24: VP Student Affairs (Folder 1/2), 1974-1991
- Box-Folder 11.01: VP for Student Affairs, 1974-1991
- Box-Folder 11.02: VP for Research and Graduate Studies, 1987-1989
- Box-Folder 11.03 - 11.04: Faculty Senate, 1970-1990
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 11.05: Athletics Director, 1974-1990
- Box-Folder 11.06 - 11.09: Special Committees, 1968-1990
- 4 folders.
- Series 7: Art/Exhibits, 1954-2003
- Series 7 documents art exhibit installations in the Memorial Union (MU) as well as management of the MU art collection. There are also materials relating to Henk Pander's murals painted above the main entryway rotunda in the MU.
- Box-Folder 11.10: Art Brochures, circa. 1968
- Box-Folder 11.11: Exhibit Records - Commentary Iraq War, 2003
- Box-Folder 11.12: International Art Exhibit, 1962-1963
- Box-Folder 11.13: Indian Art Invitational - Organized by Program Council, Bill Ray and V. Taylor, 1975-1976
- Box-Folder 11.14: Indian Art Exhibit, 1974-1976
- Box-Folder 11.15: Exhibit: Commentary on the Iraqi Way, 2003
- Box-Folder 11.16: Florentine Mosaics - Richard Blow, 1978
- Box-Folder 11.17: Art Exhibits on Loan Insurance, 1957-1974
- Box-Folder 11.18: Wall/Murals, 1984-1985
- Box-Folder 11.19: W.H. Price Paintings, 1943-1962
- Box-Folder 11.20: Exhibit Centers "Sources of Inspiration", 2006
- Box-Folder 11.21: Art Collection - Correspondence, 1954-1975
- Box-Folder 11.22: Correspondence: Rotunda Mural, 1985
- Box-Folder 11.23: Carrie Gilbert Indian Art Collection, 1974-1996
- Box-Folder 11.24: Art - Biographical Sketches MU Art Collection, 1960-1966
- Box-Folder 11.25: Art Collection - Insurance Protection and Security, 1954-1976
- Box-Folder 11.26: Palmer Memorial Fund Artwork Student Lenders Fund, 1978
- Box-Folder 11.27: Permanent Collection Loan Program, 1975-1987
- Box-Folder 21.04: Exhibit Records - Commentary on Iraqi War, 2003
- Box-Folder 21.05: MU Concourse Exhibits Poster, 1993
- Series 8: Curriculum and Instruction, 1961-1999
- Series 8 relates to instruction of coursework in coordination with the Memorial Union. The two classes represented in this series are: Student Activities Administration (HIED 585) managed through the OSU College Student Services Administration program and a field training class for members of the Associated Students of OSU (PS 406). Student term papers and assignments in this series may contain confidential information and are restricted. For more information about access to restricted materials, please see our Guide to the Special Collections and Archives Research Center. All other material in this collection is open for research.
- Box-Folder 12.01 - 12.13: Course Material - HIED 585, 1961-1990
- 13 folders.
- Box-Folder 12.14: ASOSU Field Training Class Fall PS 406H (1/1), 1983
- Box-Folder 12.15: Course Material HIED 585 (2/2)
- Box-Folder 22.01: RESTRICTED: Term Papers and Reports, 1965-1970
- Box-Folder 22.02: RESTRICTED: 406H Term Projects Fall Terms, 1976-1986
- Box-Folder 22.03: RESTRICTED: Term Papers and Reports, 1971-1972
- Box-Folder 22.04: RESTRICTED: PS 406H Term Projects Fall Terms, 1984-1987
- Box-Folder 22.05: RESTRICTED: PS 406 Term Projects Fall Terms, 1988-1989
- Box-Folder 22.06: RESTRICTED: MU Restaurant Pitches, 1999
- Box-Folder 22.07: RESTRICTED: Restaurant Pitches, 1999
- Box-Folder 22.08: RESTRICTED: Cooperative Sponsorship, Who Wins? Student Papers
- Box-Folder 22.09: RESTRICTED: Student Papers: MU Crafts, 1965
- Box-Folder 22.10: RESTRICTED: Student Paper Proposals for "Late Night Cafe," "Creekside"
- Series 9: George Stevens Materials, 1956-1988
- Series 9 is made up of correspondence and speeches generated and collected by MU Director George Stevens. Reference access to Digital Folder 1 in this collection is available upon patron request.
- Box-Folder 12.16: Correspondence George Stevens, 1963-1965
- Box-Folder 12.17: Correspondence George Stevens, 1976-1978
- Box-Folder 12.18: Correspondence George Stevens, 1976-1978
- Box-Folder 12.19: Correspondence George Stevens, 1977-1979
- Box-Folder 12.20: Correspondence George Stevens, 1963-1964
- Box-Folder 13.01: Speeches by George Stevens, 1956-1988
- Box-Folder 13.02: Speeches by George Stevens, 1961-1988
- Digital Folder 1: Speech by George Stevens, circa 1988
- One born-digital file (wpd format) of a speech given by Stevens at the Association of College Unions-International conference. The presentation is titled, "Re-energizing Ourselves: How to Stay Alive and Alert in this Field after 40".
- Series 10: Publications, 1929-2006
- Series 10 is comprised of publications containing information on activities and services provided by the Memorial Union that is made up of a combination of handbooks, informational brochures, newsletters, class schedules, directories of student organizations, and calendars of events. Activity Guide Posts, described as a sub series within this series, were produced as guides for particular staff positions within the Memorial Union organization. The class schedules list offerings for the OSU Craft Center and the ASOSU Experimental College.
- Sub-Series 1: Activity Guide Post, 1965-1970
- Several of the Activity Guide Posts are available online in Oregon Digital.
- Box-Folder 13.03: Beaver Chairman, 1965-1966
- Box-Folder 13.04: Beaver Chairman, 1969-1970
- Box-Folder 13.05: Beaver Chaperon, 1965-1968
- Box-Folder 13.06: Beaver Committee Chairman, circa. 1965,1968
- Box-Folder 13.07: Beaver Faculty Advisor and Rec. Sport Coach, circa. 1966
- Box-Folder 13.08: Beaver Faculty Advisor, 1968-1970
- Box-Folder 13.09: Beaver Presiding Officer, 1966,1968
- Box-Folder 13.10: Beaver Rec. Sports, 1969-1970
- Box-Folder 13.11: Beaver Social Chairman, 1966-1967
- Box-Folder 13.12: Beaver Social Chairman, 1968-1970
- Box-Folder 13.13: Benny's Union Wire, 1929-1990
- Box-Folder 13.14: Brochures, 1944-1990
- Box-Folder 13.15: MU - Brochures and Handbooks, 1970-1990
- Box-Folder 13.16: Craft Center, 1993-1994
- Box-Folder 13.17: ASOSU Experimental College, 1981-1983
- Box-Folder 13.18 - 13.24: OSU MU Handbook, 1968/69 - 1976/77
- 7 folders.
- Box-Folder 13.25 - 13.36: MU Program Council Handbook, 1977/78 - 1988/89
- 12 folders.
- Box-Folder 13.37: Programs and Publications, 1968-1969
- Box-Folder 13.38: Student Clubs Handbooks, 2005-2006
- Box-Folder 13.39: Student Activities Administration Annotated Bibliography, 1976
- Box-Folder 13.40: Student Organization Directories, 1964-1970
- Box-Folder 14.01: Student Organization Officers Directory, 1967-1968
- Box-Folder 14.02: Directory of Student Organizations, 1973-1982
- Box-Folder 14.03: Study of the Status of Women in the Union Field and their Attitudes, 1974
- Box-Folder 14.04: Your Passport to Hospitality, 1987
- Box-Folder 14.05: OSU Students Organizations Officers Directory, 1968-1969
- Box-Folder 21.01: MU Campus Calendars, 1949-1969
- Box-Folder 21.02: Memorial Union Calendars, 1949-1969
- Series 11: Anniversary Material, 1966-1989
- Series 11 documents celebrations of the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the Memorial Union as well as the Oregon State University centennial in 1968. The bulk of these records relate to the observance of the MU's 50th anniversary in 1978 and include information about a time capsule, special publications, congratulatory letters from other universities, and two scrapbooks. The scrapbooks include newspapers clippings, photographs, and descriptive texts. The scrapbook contains 112 photographic prints in total.
- Box-Folder 14.06: MU Golden Anniversary, 1978-1985
- Includes information about a centennial time capsule created at the time of the 50th anniversary (in 1978) to be opened during the centennial in 2028.
- Box-Folder 14.07: MU 50th Celebration Publications, 1974-1978
- Box-Folder 14.08: Special Events - 50th Anniversary, 1978
- Box-Folder 14.09: Oregon State University Centennial Committee, 1966-1969
- Box-Folder 14.10: Congratulation Letters 50th Anniversary, 1978
- Box-Folder 14.11: 60th Anniversary, 1988-1989
- Box-Folder 20.01 - 20.02: 50th Anniversary Banquet Scrapbook, 1978
- 2 folders; 79 photographs
- Box-Folder 20.03 -20.04: MU 50th Anniversary Scrapbook, 1978
- 2 folders; 33 photographs
- Series 12: Subject Files, 1922-2012
- Series 12 consists of files organized by topic that were collected for reference and informational purposes. In addition to documentation about procedures governing Memorial Union operations, these records address a variety of subjects including: alcohol use on campus, legal issues, the OSU AIDS policy, the Ceramics 80 conference, senior class gifts, activity grants, Title IX compliance, and student unrest. This series also contains Information on the Oregon Agricultural College students and faculty who served in World War I and the Spanish American War for whom the Memorial Union was dedicated. Reference access to Digital Folder 1 in this series is available upon patron request.
- Box-Folder 14.12 - 14.13: Activity Grants, 1972-1985
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 14.14: OSU AIDS Policy, 1987-1989
- Box-Folder 14.15: Alcohol Policies, 1958-1989
- Box-Folder 14.16: Alcohol Use in College Unions, 1969-1976
- Box-Folder 14.17: Alcoholic Beverages, 1972-1988
- Box-Folder 14.18: Major Allworth, 1963
- Box-Folder 17.07: E.C. Allworth Memorial and Remembrance, 1925-1995
- Includes Allworth's 1925 contract with the Memorial Union Board of Governors to serve as Manager of the Memorial Union; remembrances and articles about Allworth; and a 1995 memorial service program for his widow, Ethel E. (Peggy) Allworth. Includes 10 color photographs. Three (3) of the prints are of the street sign for Allworth Court at Fort Carson (names for Allworth in 1974). Seven (7) of the prints are of a 1988 program honoring Allworth that was held in the Memorial Union.
- Box-Folder 14.19: Announcement - MU, 2006
- Box-Folder 14.20: Anti-Abortion Poster Legal Case, 1986-1987
- Box-Folder 14.21: Articles of Incorporation, 1924-1939
- Box-Folder 17.06: Articles of Incorporation, 1924-1961
- Box-Folder 14.22: ASOSU Past Student Body Presidents, 1972-1990
- Box-Folder 14.23: Bank Card Survey Summary, 2008
- Box-Folder 14.24: Banquet and Special Occasions Planning Guide, 1971-1972
- Box-Folder 14.25: Barber Shop Floor Plan, 1964
- Box-Folder 14.26: Benny Beaver Photographs, circa 1952
- 3 photographic prints
- Box-Folder 17.05: Black Student Union, 1968
- Box-Folder 14.27 - 14.28: Board of Physical Recreation, 1974-1980
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 14.29: Building Reserves, 1985-1989
- Box-Folder 14.30: Campus Day Care Center, 1975
- Box-Folder 14.31: Campus Development Plan, 1991
- Box-Folder 14.32 - 15.01 : Ceramics 80 Conference, 1979-1982
- 4 folders.
- Box-Folder 15.02: Congressman Dellums Incident Report to Faculty Senate January 11, 1973, 1972-1973
- Box-Folder 15.03: Constitution Shrine, 1938-1951
- Box-Folder 15.04: Contingency Operation - Strike, 1974-1981
- Box-Folder 15.05: Convocation and Lectures - Minutes, 1981-1987
- Box-Folder 15.06: Convocation and Lectures, 1985-1986
- Box-Folder 15.07: Copyright Law, 1976-1988
- Box-Folder 15.08: Correspondence General, 1965-1991
- Box-Folder 15.09: CSSA Summer Workshop, 1989
- Box-Folder 15.10 - 15.13: Desk Manual, 1991-1999
- 4 folders.
- Box-Folder 15.14: Discussion of Student Unrest Policy Statement, 1968
- Box-Folder 15.15: Dixon Recreation Center Budget, 1974-1975
- Digital Folder 1: Employee Group Photographs, 2005
- Three (3) born-digital photographs of the Memorial Union employees taken at the 2005 Christmas party. The employees are standing on the interior stairway of the Memorial Union. One of the photographs shows the employees forming the letters O, S, and U, with their arms.
- Box-Folder 15.16: Expanded Core Minutes, 1997
- Box-Folder 15.17: Educational Activities - Physical Recreation, 1975-1976
- Box-Folder 15.18: Experimental College, 1970-1984
- Box-Folder 15.19: Food Consultant, 1965-1970
- Box-Folder 15.20: Freedom of Expression and Accompanying Responsibilities, 1968-1969
- Box-Folder 15.21: General Information Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group, 1971
- Box-Folder 15.22: Gifts to MU, 1926-1955
- Box-Folder 15.23: Gold Star Men Dedication, 1923-1928
- Contains the names of Oregon Agricultural College (OAC) students and faculty who fought in World War I and the Spanish American War. The lists indicate where the men fought, the cause of their death (illness or injury), and the year they attended OAC.
- Box-Folder 15.24: Homecoming, 1976-1979
- Box-Folder 15.25: Incidental Fee Budget - Summer, 1985
- Box-Folder 15.26 - 15.27: Iota Delta Pi, 1979-1990
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 15.28: Jardine's Report on the University of Michigan Student Union, 1922
- Box-Folder 15.29: Legal Issues, 1968-1985
- Box-Folder 15.30: Legal Issues, 1977-1988
- Box-Folder 15.31: Marketing and Readership Survey, 1972
- Box-Folder 15.32: Memoranda and Announcements, 2003
- Box-Folder 15.33: Mom and Dads' Club, 1958-1960
- Box-Folder 15.34: M.U. Board Correspondence, 1964-1971
- Box-Folder 15.35: More than a Building at OSU, 1984
- Book about the Memorial Union by Irwin Harris.
- Box-Folder 16.01: "More than a Building" Material, 1984-1985
- Box-Folder 16.02: MU Advisory Board, 2011-2012
- Box-Folder 16.03: MU Assessment Report and Plan, 2005-2007
- Box-Folder 16.04: MU By-Laws, 1988
- Box-Folder 16.05: MU - History, 1926-1985
- Box-Folder 16.06: MU Business Office Bookkeeping and Procedures Manual, 1982-1985
- Box-Folder 16.43: Memorial Union Constitution, 1927-1998
- Box-Folder 16.07: MU Mission Statement Final Draft, 1986
- Box-Folder 16.08: MU Operations, 1985-1992
- Box-Folder 16.09: MU Policies and Procedures Manual for Student Employees, circa 2000
- Box-Folder 16.10: MU Ten Day Schedules, 1992-1993
- Box-Folder 16.11: 'O' Club Restaurant License, 1945-1960
- Stephen and Mary Reed.
- Box-Folder 16.12: Order of the Orange Award, 1984-1993
- Box-Folder 16.13: Oregon Department of Higher Ed. Administrative Code, 1959
- Box-Folder 16.14: Oregon Higher Education Management Review and Analysis (OSU), circa 1970
- Box-Folder 16.15: OSU Image Survey, 1989
- Box-Folder 16.16: OSU Songs - Words and Music, circa 1960
- Box-Folder 16.17: Palmer Fund, 1978-1992
- Box-Folder 16.44: Outdoor Program Liability, 1983
- Box-Folder 16.18: Physical Recreation Program, 1974-1975
- Box-Folder 16.19: Political Activity Guidelines, 1972-1990
- Box-Folder 16.20: President's Reception and Ball, 1963-1968
- Box-Folder 16.21: Presidents Reports, 1985-1989
- Box-Folder 16.22 - 16.23: Procedural Manual, 1975-1979
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 16.24: Program for Feasibility Study of University Facilities, 1972
- Box-Folder 16.25: Questions about the Memorial Union (Trivia), circa 1965
- Answers included.
- Box-Folder 16.26: Research: Graduation 4-6 year period, 1970
- Box-Folder 16.27: OSU Reviews Student Incidental Fees, 1984
- Box-Folder 16.28: Rock Concerts, 1969-1975
- Box-Folder 16.29: Schedules of Campus Events, 1961-1963
- Box-Folder 16.30: Schedules of Campus Events, 1951-1956
- Box-Folder 16.31: Scranton Commission Report, 1968-1970
- President's Commission on Student Unrest
- Box-Folder 16.32: Senior Class Gifts, 1940-1966
- Map-Folder 1.3: Senior Class Gifts - Plans for Walks at the Memorial Union Building Presented by the Classes of 1931 and 1932, 1931
- 3 sheets
- Box-Folder 16.33: Solicitation, 1969-1977
- Box-Folder 16.34: Special Meeting of Members, 1964
- Box-Folder 16.35 - 16.36: Student Activities Center, 1984-1989
- 2 folders.
- Box-Folder 16.37: Student Involvement, 2000-2001
- Box-Folder 16.38: Student Officer Liability Coverage, 1982-1990
- Box-Folder 16.39: Student Organizations Directory, 1976-1977
- Box-Folder 16.40: Study of Other Student Union Buildings and Activities, 1948
- Box-Folder 16.41: Survey of Student Use of the MU, 1997
- Box-Folder 16.42: Title IX, 1972-1976
- Series 13: Sound Recordings, 1977-1985
Series 13 consists of sound recordings of special events and interviews made in the 1970s and 1980s. Recordings of a conference on holistic health and healing; dedications of the Memorial Union East (1977) and the Pander Mural (1985); and 50th anniversary events (1978) are included. The interviews were conducted in 1983 with individuals associated with the Memorial Union - Peggy Allworth, Duane Fitzgerald, Scram Graham, Leone Johnson, President Robert MacVicar, Dan Poling, Jack Porter, and George Stevens. The sound recordings consist of 8 reel-to-reel audiotapes and 8 audiocassettes.
All of the audiocassettes described in Series 13 have been migrated to digital format and are available upon patron request.
- Box-Item 18.01 - 18.04: Wholistic Health and Healing Conference, circa 1970s
- Four reel-to-reel audiotapes (7-inch) that are recorded on both sides.
- Box-Item 18.05: Memorial Union East Dedication Program, 1977
- During homecoming weekend on November 5, 1977; 7-inch reel-to reel audiotape.
- Box-Item 18.06 - 18.07: 50th Anniversary, 1978
- Two 7-inch reel-to-reel audiotapes. Tape 18.06 includes parts 1 and 3; tape 18.07 includes parts 2 and 4. Probably recorded on both sides of tape.
- Box-Item 18.08: Memorial Union and Activities Slide Show, 1983
- Probably the same program that is included with the Dean of Students Office Records (RG 285); 5-inch reel--to-reel audiotape.
- Box-Item 18.09: Jack Porter Interview, 1983
- March 7, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.10: Leone Johnson Interview, 1983
- March 8, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.11: Peggy Allworth Interview, 1983
- March 11, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.12: Duane Fitzgerald Interview, 1983
- May 12, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.13: Scram Graham Interview, 1983
- May 5, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.14: George Stevens and President MacVicar Interviews, 1983
- Interview with Stevens on October 11, 1983; interview with President MacVicar on December 20, 1983; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.15: Poling Interview, 1983
- February 24, 1983; probably Dan Poling; audiocassette.
- Box-Item 18.16: Pander Mural Dedication, 1985
- During homecoming on November 2, 1985; audiocassette.
- Series 14: Artifacts, 1978-2007
- Series 14 consists of artifacts commemorating the 50th anniversary year of the Memorial Union (in 1978) and an award issued in 2007. The three artifacts are made up of a plaque, medal, and button.
- Box-Item 19.01: Award Plaque, 2007
- An award of recognition to the Oregon State University Memorial Union for hosting ACUI (Association of College Unions International) Region 14 College Bowl, Leisure Activities, and Poetry Slam tournaments.
- Box-Item 19.02: Golden Anniversary Medal, 1978
- A medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Union (1928-1978) that depicts the Memorial Union East building.
- Box-Item 19.03: Homecoming Button, 1978
- Produced in 1978, the 50th anniversary year of the Memorial Union, this button commemorates the homecoming football game between Oregon State University and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) with the theme, "Striking Gold".
- Series 15: E.C. Allworth Records, 1927-1957
- Series 15 consists of materials created and assembled by Memorial Union Director E.C. Allworth. Made up of correspondence and reports, this series documents the financing of the Memorial Union construction, communications from Allworth to the MU Board of Governors, and status reports on the Memorial Union Pledge Campaign. The bulk of the records are from the mid-1930s through 1940s. These documents (about 180 pages total) were digitized from microfilm and are available upon patron request.
- Digital File 2
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