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Janet Goodrich Collection of Pacific University Publications and Memorabilia

 Accession
Identifier: ACC-2023-29

Content Description

Janet Rae Goodrich was a student at Pacific University between 1950-1954 who went on to become a teacher. This collection includes publications and memorabilia she collected related to her experience at Pacific. Materials include: -- Student viewbook for prospective students, 1950; -- Orientation Program, 1950; -- Invitation to new student tea, 1950; -- Convocation Program, 1950; -- Football Programs, including games v. Western Washington Sep 1950, v. Lewis & Clark Homecoming schedule and program Oct 1950, v. Willamette Nov 1950, v. UC Davis 'Shrine Pear Bowl' Nov 1951, and v. Pacific Lutheran Homecoming Oct 1953; -- "Pacific PUP" student directories, 1951 and 1953; -- "Wassail" Christmas Party Program, 1950; -- "Student Body Ticket" cards, 1952-1953; -- Community Christmas music program, 1951; -- Theta Nu Alpha music society ephemera, including: an invitation to 1953 Formal Spring Banquet, a handmade program, and a handmade badge from a charity auction; -- "The Messiah" music program, circa early 1950s; -- May Day "Fantasia" Program (2 copies) and related ephemera, 1954; -- Commencement Program (2 copies) and "Instructions to Candidates", 1954; -- "Heart of Oak" yearbooks, 1953-1954 (1954 issue includes rare dust jacket and is inscribed with messages from classmates); -- "Pageant" magazine offprint featuring Ellis Lucia's article on Boxer, "He's a Riot Wherever He Goes"; -- News clippings and issues of student newspaper "The Index," 1950-1954; -- Brochure raising funds for new gymnasium issued to alumni circa 1960; -- Order of the Eastern Star Forest Grove chapter, 75th Anniversary Program, 1971.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Janet Goodrich (Class of 1954), September 2023

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1950-1954
  • 1950-1971

Creator

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)