Marshall University Archives Photographs

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MU Laidley hall, ca. 1966

MU Laidley hall, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. Laidley hall opened in 1937 as a residence hall for women.
MU Lucy Prichard Hall, ca. 1966

MU Lucy Prichard Hall, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. Built in 1955 as the Freshman Women's Dormitory, it was renamed in 1962 for Lucy Prichard, longtime classics professor. It currently (2009) houses student support services, counseling, etc.
MU Music hall, ca. 1966

MU Music hall, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. The music hall was located at the present (2009) site of Harris Hall, on Third Avenue. It served as classroom and recital space for the Music Department from 1926 until Smith Hall opened in 1967. The view is from the campus (south) side).
MU Northcott hall, ca. 1925

MU Northcott hall, ca. 1925. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. Built 1915, it was the second oldest building on campus after Old Main; razed ca. 1995 in order to build the John Deaver Drinko Library.
MU Shawkey Student Union, ca. 1966

MU Shawkey Student Union, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. Shawkey student union was named for President Morris Shawkey. Dedicated in 1933, it was razed in 1972 after the opening of the Memorial Student Center.
Otto Gullickson hall, ca. 1966

Otto Gullickson hall, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. West side of Gullickson hall.
Smith hall, ca. 1966

Smith hall, ca. 1966. 1 photograph : b & w : 13 x 18 cm. View of businesses and houses on west side of 16th street between 3rd and 4th ave. in background. Details about this building can be found at: http://www.marshall.edu/campus/virtualtour.asp?id=31.
James E Morrow library, ca. 1965

James E. Morrow library, ca. 1965. 1 photograph : b & w : 18 x 23 cm. East wing of library addition under construction. Details about this building can be found at: http://www.marshall.edu/campus/virtualtour.asp?id=30.
James E Morrow library, ca. 1965

James E. Morrow library, ca. 1965. 1 photograph : b & w : 21 x 25 cm. South facade of library addition. Details about this building can be found at: http://www.marshall.edu/campus/virtualtour.asp?id=30.
MU Alumni office party, 1965

MU Alumni office party, 1965. 1 photograph : b&w ; 21x26 cm. Farewell party for Alumni Director John Sayre, 1965.
Old Main north entrance, ca. 1965

Old Main north entrance, ca. 1965. 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 21 cm. Entrance constructed ca. 1899 for section joining 1870 and 1896 buildings.
Last game at Fairfield stadium, 1990

Last game at Fairfield stadium, 1990. 1 photograph : b & w ; 13 x 20 cm.
MU Science building, ca. 1964

MU Science building, ca. 1964. 1 photograph : b & w ; 21 x 26 cm. Built in 1949. View is the Third avenue facade "From the outside this huge curved wall is divided in three bays, one central and wider, the other two narrower, separated by a pair of Corinthian pilasters. The central panel bears the inscription “Science is truth; Truth is beauty”, and the side panels bears the images of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Alva Edison. The names of Chamberlin and Gibbs appear as well, for the Americans geologist and mathematician, respectively." -- from Marshall University Architectural Guide by Carlos Bozzoli, Architect, The John Deaver Drinko Academy .
Control room of Marshall's WMUL radio station, 1963

Control room of Marshall's WMUL radio station, 1963, 1 photograph : b&w. Photo used in Huntington Herald-Dispatch of Nov. 3, 1963, part of a full-page article on history of WMUL. Original newspaper page with photo in folder.
Everett Hall, 1650 Fifth AVe, Huntington, ca. 1960's

Everett Hall, 1650 Fifth Ave, Huntington, ca. 1960's : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm. Caption on back reads: Everett Hall is a 3 story residence under supervision of Dept. of Home Economics. A nursery school oppupied first floor, and senior women in home ec use upper floors. razed for construction of memorial student center, 1970.
Hodges Hall, ca. 1960's

Hodges Hall, Marshall University, ca. 1960's : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm. Caption on back reads: Hodges Hall on MU campus opened in 1937, provides living quarters for 175 men. Names in honor of Thomas E. Hodges, a former pres of MU.
Morrow Library, ca. 1960's

Morrow Library, Marshall University, ca. 1960's : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm. Stamp on back to please return to Marshall News Bureau, Huntington.
Pitt, W Page and John Hines, 1962

Pitt, W. Page and John Hines, 1962. 1 photograph : b&w ; 25x20 cm. Originally taken for the Huntington Publishing co.(Hupco). Accompanied by newspaper clipping dated 24 May 1962.
South hall, (Holderby) ca. 1962

South hall, (Holderby) ca. 1962. 1 photograph : b & w : 13 x 18 cm. Details about this building can be found at: http://www.marshall.edu/campus/virtualtour.asp?id=16.
Marshall achieving university status, 1961

Celebration of Marshall achieving university status, 1961.
Marshall University Honors House, ca. 1961

Marshall University Honors House, ca. 1961, b&w. Message on verso: Honors House, 1712 Fifth Avenue, formerly the student clinic. (This building was gone by 1967).
Bldg II, University Heights

Bldg II, University Heights, 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 20 cm. University Heights was the first off campus-location for married Marshall couples. It stood off Rt. 60 E, behind the State Police Post.
Bldg I, University Heights

Bldg I, University Heights, 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 20 cm. University Heights was the first off campus-location for married Marshall couples. It stood off Rt. 60 E, behind the State Police Post.
ca.mpus Christian center under construction

Campus Christian center, ca. 1959. 1 photograph : b & w ; 13 x 18 cm. View of east side of the Campus Christian Center under construction. More information can be found at http://www.marshall.edu/campus/virtualtour.asp?id=14 Building was completed 1960-61.
College Dining Hall (ca.feteria), Marshall College, ca. 1960

College Dining Hall (cafeteria), Marshall College, 1 postcard: col. No postmark, no addressee. Marshall College cafeteria, now the INTO offices.