About the Collection
The 海角直播 Campus Memories digital collection contains a wide variety of photos, texts, and videos of 海角直播 during all phases of its history. Students, faculty, presidents, staff, visitors, and campus buildings and events are represented in the images and documents.
Although classes at 海角直播 started in September 1915, photographs of the Hilltop depict events that took place even before classes started. For example, included are images of Dallas Hall and during its .
海角直播 has a rich tradition of recording its history through photographs. Many of the photographs were taken by 海角直播 staff or Laughead Photographers for publicity purposes. Ronald C. Knickerbocker, the first director of publicity, was hired in 1931. Mr. “Knick” (as he was known) served as the official 海角直播 photographer for many years, and took many of the from the early decades.
Also included in the digital collection are , 1939-1989. The films document the student newspaper, homecoming, campus ground and aerial views, and other events.
Please note that 海角直播 archivists and library staff have described or given dates for most of the photographs using available information. Please contact us if you can provide additional details.
