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University Archives Photograph Collection

The University Archives Photograph Collection includes images of postcards, memorabilia, students, athletics, and campus life in general. The collection has been in development since 1878 and provides a glimpse into the history of MSU.

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Wood Barn

Large wooden barn
Wood Shop

students pictured as they work at machines
Wood Shop, Greenhouse, Laundry, Dairy

four pictures on one background: outside (front) view of Wood Shop, Greenhouse, Laundry, Dairy
Woods I. Armstrong

Woods I. Armstrong wearing suit and hat
Woodworking

Children sawing wood on work bench
Woody Herman Orchestra

picture of the Woody Herman Orchestra performing during a concert on campus
Woody Herman Orchestra

Woody Herman is shown playing the clarinet as he is backed up by other orchestra members during a concert on campus.
Woolmarket Club

Woolmarket Club posing in circle
Workers Picking Cotton

Picking a bale of cotton to the acre
Working at Computer in Mitchell Memorial Library

George Lewis, Director of the Library, and other fauclty members watches Eula Betts work
Works Display

Display of hand made crafts, canned goods, cookware, and collages
Works Display

Display of hand made crafts, canned goods, cookware, and collages
World War II, Class, Campus

picture of military equipment used during W. W. II training program
World War I, Ira Welborne

picture taken during a demonstration given by Ira Welborn in Starkville during World War I
World War II Recruits

World War II Recruits
World War I Memorial

World War I Memorial covered with ice and with Lee Hall in the background after winter storm
World War I mural, Lee Hall

picture of mural honoring WWI soldiers in Lee Hall
W. O. Stone, William L. Waller, M. M. Hawkins, Dennis Kelly

From left to right, W. O. Stone (Board of Trustees), William L. Waller (Gov.-elect), M. M. Hawkins (dean at MSU), and Dennis Kelly (MSU student) are pictured outside the Chapel of Memories.
W. P. Gearhiser

W. P. Gearhiser, the man who has cared for and programmed the carillon since it arrived at MSU, is shown changing a role of programmed songs.
W. P. Gullander, Larry Allen, Newton Collinson, Anthony Thomas

W. P. Gullander talks with students Larry Allen, Newton Collinson, and Anthony Thomas following his address to a business convocation at MSU.
W. R. Cobb

W. R. Cobb
Wren Community Planning Committee

Monroe County Wren Community Planning Committee
W. R. Switzer

W. R. Switzer
W. S. Thompson

W. S. Thompson, Dean of Forest Resources, is pictured sitting at his desk.
W. S. Thompson

W. S. Thompson, Forestry Dean, is pictured smiling while sitting at his desk.
W. T. Gladney

pictured in uniform-composite photo
W. T. Gladney

W. T. Gladney
'W. Thomas (Tom) West, Dianne Ball'

West (head of MSU Music Dept.) and Ball are pictured looking at a new piano the Music Dept. received.
W. T. McKie

W. T. McKie, staff member of Mechanical Engineering
W. T. Robertson

W. T. Robertson
'W. V. Connell, Jr.'

composite photo-pictured in uniform
'W. V. Counell, Jr.'

composite photo
W. Walker

composite photo
W. W. Littlejohn

W. W. Littlejohn (far left) is shown with a female and a male, both unidentified. They are holding papers between them.
W. W. Littlejohn

W. W. Littlejohn is shown sitting at a table while looking at a book.
W. W. Littlejohn, Dora Herring, Joe Curry, R. S. Wofford

W. W. Littlejohn and Dora Herring (seated) are shown with an unidentified man, Joe Curry, and R. S. Wofford (standing) as they look at a booklet together.
W. W. Littlejohn, Gaines Rogers, George P. Mullendore, Marion T. Loftin, Joe Phillips, Prentiss Gordon, A. P. Posey

Pictured from left to right are: W. W. Littlejohn (staff), Dr. Gaines Rogers (staff), George P. Mullendore (staff), Marion T. Loftin (staff), an unidentified man, Joe Phillips (WSSO, Starkville), Rev. Prentiss Gordon (Starkville), and A. P. Posey (staff).
W.W. Little John -- Pike Christmas Open House

Pike Christmas open house; pictured far left: W.W. Little John from behind
'W. W. Littlejohn, W. C. Flewellen'

'Littlejohn and Flewellen pictured with Dora Herring, C. P. A.'
W. W. Neel

Dr. W. W. Neel
W. W. Rayens

pictured in uniform-composite photo
W. W. Rogers

W. W. Rogers
XAZ-1 Marvelette

XAZ-1 Marvelette during construction
XAZ-1 Marvelette

XAZ-1 Marvelette on runway
XAZ-1 Marvelette rear

XAZ-1 Marvelette from rear view
XAZ-1 Marvelette with Pilot

Pilot with XAZ-1 Marvelette
Y. C. McCombs

Y. C. McCombs
Year Round Garden Club Display

Year Round Garden Club display floor
Y Family Party, YMCA

picture taken during the Y Family Party, sponsored by the YMCA
Y Family Party, YMCA

picture taken during the 1948 Y Family Party
'Y' Family Party, YMCA Building

picture taken of tables set up for the 'Y' Family Party in the YMCA Building
YMCA

picture of freshmen playing pool in the YMCA Building
YMCA

picture of a YMCA janitor sweeping the floor
YMCA

picture taken during a YMCA Cabinet meeting
YMCA

picture taken in a guest room of the YMCA
YMCA

Students are pictured folk dancing, sponsored by the YMCA.
YMCA

picture taken during a YMCA party
YMCA

Students pictured as they play a round of cards
YMCA

YMCA; students and Mr. Ware
YMCA

picture taken during a ""How to Study"" panel in the Y Auditorium
YMCA

A group of students are shown sitting in chairs while talking to one another in the YMCA Building.
Y.M.C.A.

large group of men in long coats and hats standing outside the Y.M.C.A.; date unknown for sure
YMCA, Advisory Council

picture taken during a YMCA Advisory Council Meeting
YMCA, Band

picture taken during band practice in the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

Side view of YMCA Building with pedestrians on sidewalk
YMCA Building

Students are shown playing pool in the YMCA game room.
YMCA Building

Front view of YMCA Building
YMCA Building

YMCA Building from front view
YMCA Building

picture taken of the YMCA Building from a side angle
YMCA Building

outside view of the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

old YMCA Building pictured as students sit on the steps-picture is torn and faded-Use photocopy only
YMCA Building

picture taken of students studying in a reading room of the YMCA
YMCA Building

picture taken in front of the YMCA Building--copy made from the original loaned by James Ward, son of E. M. Ward, Class of 1932
YMCA Building

YMCA Building from side view
YMCA Building

YMCA Building
YMCA Building

front view-picture was part of a 1920 calendar
YMCA Building

picture of the Registration Desk in the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

outside (front) view of the building-trees spread out in front-students walking across the road towards the building, while other students walk away from it
YMCA Building

picture taken facing the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

picture taken during a dinner held in the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

Students are pictured relaxing and listening to the radio in the YMCA lobby.
YMCA Building

picture of students playing pool in the game room of the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

YMCA Building
YMCA Building

YMCA Building
YMCA Building

Postcard showing front view of the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

Students are pictured studying in the library and reading room of the YMCA Building.
YMCA Building

YMCA Building
YMCA Building

outside, front view of the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

girls pictured as they enter the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

MSU students are pictured playing chess in the game room of the YMCA Building.
YMCA Building

1959-60 Freshmen are pictured with their luggage in front of the YMCA Building.
YMCA Building

Outside view of YMCA Building; Two men standing at base of stairs
YMCA Building

outside view of the YMCA Building--Students are shown walking down sidewalks and sitting underneath a tree.
YMCA Building

Postcard of the YMCA Building (color)
YMCA Building

Postcard of the YMCA Building--vehicles parked beside it, people standing by the building
YMCA Building

picture of students gathered in the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

picture of two secretaries in the YMCA building
YMCA Building

picture of a woman cooking in the kitchen of the YMCA Building
YMCA Building

outside view--Trees are partly blocking the building.
YMCA Building

Postcard showing front view of the YMCA Building