The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.The issue describes the resources and research opportunities at Carleton and the College is approved by all accrediting and learned societies
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
Exterior view of Burton Hall on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on the back reads in part "This one was at that time (when I was there) occupied entirely by our soldier students. Always a dormitory." Card is postmarked April 1947 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
Exterior view of Northfield Hospital. Card is postmarked May 1944 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Colorchrome postcard of a rear view of Willis Hall on the Carleton College campus with Burton Hall and Sayles-Hill Gymnasium also visible. Portion of handwritten text on the back reads "this is one of the not so new buildings on campus here. Chimes sound rather softly from it every quarter hour and of course the hour is struck. These though are in addition to one big clear bell that rings beginning and end of periods (10 min. between) which this year have to begin at 7:30 AM in order to have enough of them in the day for the special army units!" Card is postmarked October 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Hand-colored postcard of the Skinner Memorial Chapel viewed from First St. at Carleton College. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Big day today - not much study. International Club meeting, fine Chamber Music recital here, then St. Olaf's Christmas music tonight... one of the girl's dorms caught fire tonight! So big excitement no?" Card is postmarked Dec 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Colorchrome postcard of Skinner Memorial Chapel viewed from the southeast on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Here is a view of the front of the chapel, where Sun. night vespers service is held. Also the big lecture (incl. all our discussion groups together this term) in our army course is held here, - it being one of the few places large enough. Lovely pink tinge as sunrise reflects on it as I go to 830 class. One compensation at least for such an early class." Card is postmarked Dec 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
A shot looking south down the Cannon River towards the dam at Ames Mill in Northfield, Minnesota. Handwritten text on the back reads in part "It's taken I believe from slightly above town, looking back down the Cannon River towards this highway bridge connecting our end of town and the St. Olaf College end of town." Card is postmarked Oct 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Exterior view of Leighton Hall on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on the back reads in part "This now is another photo of one of the 'newer' buildings on campus. My desk in History Office is in here tho I have no classes in this building. (No, it's not all chemistry even if that is the name of it.) Dean of College also has office here, tho on 1st floor, not 3rd as mine is. No, I usually haven't worked there but at the house where I have a work table in bedroom and a good big desk in living room." Card is postmarked October 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Colorchrome postcard of Gridley Hall on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "This is one of the girls' residence halls. I walk right past the right hand end of it coming over to campus from Club. This building is brick but light - [?] faded yellow brick I think." Card is postmarked Oct 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Colorchrome postcard of Goodsell Observatory on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Another local scene, you see. Yes I've just barely been in this building, for one class was originally scheduled there before it was changed to something else. Down behind it is open country and the farm and memorial lakes ." Card is postmarked Oct 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
View of Davis, Burton, and Severance Halls from the southwest on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on the back reads in part "Here's one of the bldgs on the western side of our campus, near library. Boy's dorm. Soldiers now I think while civilian boy students are [?] out in private houses. Ground slopes off a bit at back toward 'downtown' and the river that runs through there." Card is postmarked Nov 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Exterior view of Severance Hall dormitory for men on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Lots of army housed in this bldg used Burtin [sic] Great Hall (a large reception Hall)." Card is postmarked Nov. 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Exterior view of the Northfield Carnegie Library, the city's public library. Card is postmarked Nov 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943/44.
Exterior view of West Hall men's dormitory (later renamed Burton Hall) on the Carleton College campus. The campus Heating Plant is visible. Card is postmarked Nov 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.This issue emphasizes various sports activities outside of the classroom.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
Four Carleton students pose on a fake train car with the sign "Leaving Paris." Handwritten notes on back of postcard read "fun & nonsense, posed & planned" and "Warren Knowles album."
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.The issues emphasizes Carleton as a pioneer liberal arts college in the Northwest.
View from the field showing Carleton vs. Luther football game of 1927 or 1928. Severance Hall and Sayles-Hill Gymnasium are visible. Handwritten text on back reads: "From Art Buck, Nov, 1965."
View from Laird Stadium of the Carleton vs. Luther football game of 1927 or 1928. A portion of the crowd is visible as well as the band seated at the sidelines. Handwritten text on back reads: "From Art Buck, Nov. 1965."
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.The planning of Arboretum has started; photographs of new dormitories were included: Burton Hall for Men and Evans Hall for Women.
Prize-winning 1927 Homecoming parade float "Margaret Evans from the Country" makes its way around Laird Field followed by other parade participants. Handwritten text on back reads "From Dorothy Phelps '28" and "Float in 1927 Homecoming Parade - "Margaret Evans Comes from the Country." Won Prize Cup planned by K. Putnam, Billee Seebach in carriage, Sister Kahler - blackface - holding horse, M.H. - holding middle pole of banner, Mary Barlow holding front pole."
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
The Carleton College viewbooks introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.This issue include photographs of campus buildings, i.e. Skinner Chapel, West Hall, South Hall, Leighton Hall, Music Hall, Nourse Hall, and Lyman Memorial Lakes.
View from the southeast of the Scoville Memorial Library and South Hall (named Davis Hall in 1926) on the Carleton College campus. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "1924 Viewbook."
The plan shows railroad tracks, State Road No. 2, First Street to Fifth Street, State Road, etc. Scale 1 inch equals 200 feet. Dated November 18, 1921. Revised for athletic fields, etc. Jan. 18, 1922.
The grading plan for Carleton College shows the location between Nevada Street, First Street, and Second Street. Dated April, 1921. Scale 1 inch equals to 40 feet.
Freshman male on his knees to a woman, either singing or making a mock proposal, as part of freshman hazing. The photo is labeled "Oja's persuasive qualities seem to fail him." People pictured are: Jack Oja.
Exterior view from the east of Leighton Hall on the Carleton College campus. The campus Heating Plant is visible. Handwritten text on back reads "From Caroline Burtis Beatty '33."
Two women dancing the parts of a shepherd and a princess in Carleton's annual May Fete pageant. People involved: Dorothy M. Peterson; Marjorie Houghtaling
The group plan of Carleton College shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Drawing number 3, March 1, 1917, received March. 29, 1919. Scale: 1 inch equals to 50 feet.
Group plan of Carleton College was hand-illustrated and drawn. The plan shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Right top and right bottom corner were torn. Caption on the left top: Complete scheme of heating to all campus buildings on main and women's quadrangles. Scale 1 inch equals to 50 feet. Drawing no. 3, March 1, 1917. Revised March 29, 1919 & April 25, 1919.
A sketch for a possible building done by Carleton College architects. Recitation Building (Main Administration Building), looking toward the campus, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. Dated July 12, 1917.
The group plan shows: 1) main quadrangle at the left, and 2) women's quadrangle at the right. Right top and right bottom corner is torn. Caption on the left top: "Complete scheme of heating to all campus buildings on main and women's quadrangles." Scale: 1 inch equals to 50 feet. Drawing number 3, March 1, 1917.
Members of Carleton's 1917 state championship football team, posed in formation. Pictured are: J. Maynard Street; Arthur E. Reiter; Walter W. Miller; John Luverne McLaury; Donald James Rogers; Arthur J. Rolfe; Russell Alvin Weblen; Clinton Wells Vaux; Harry G. Barnes; Ray G. Johnson; and Frank L. Pierce, Jr.