May 16th was Campus Day at College of Puget Sound in 1939. As part of the festivities, men students dug in and participated in a "tug- of-war" while being sprayed with water.

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Cement pouring at C.P.S. The student population at the College of Puget Sound was growing at a rapid rate in the 1950's and new construction was needed to keep pace. McPhail Engineering Co. won a large contract from the college to build an addition to Anderson Hall, the woman's dormitory, in January, 1954. The new wing, designed by noted architect Silas Nelsen, was completed in November, 1954. View of cement pouring by Holroyd Co. at construction site of new wing on C.P.S. campus on July 14, 1954. .

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Addition to women's dormitory. Work continues on the addition to Anderson Hall, the women's dormitory on the campus of the College of Puget Sound in July, 1954. An expanding student population necessitated the construction of many new buildings on the North Warner Street location. Charles McPhail of McPhail Engineering Co. was the general contractor and the addition was designed by local architect, Silas Nelsen. Work was completed in about ten months with an open house being held in November, 1954.

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Rhythm class at College of Puget Sound. D. Robert Smith, instructor. Students are equipped with drumsticks and sheet music. D. Robert Smith was the organ instructor at C.P.S. and also the organist-director at First Methodist Church. He is at the extreme right of the photograph's foreground. Professor Smith is leading his students in an exercise developed by Louis Wersen consisting of a sight singing course. In the front row are: Lola Duval, Bette Brock, Hatsuye Kurose, Grace McLean, Gertrude Soinila and Betty Piatt. In the second row are: Marguerite Rath, Julian Macpherson, John Carter, Florence Schwan, Janixe Green, Marvelle Jenson and Charles Trombley. Photograph was taken on October 26, 1939. (T. Times, 10-27-1939, p. 11-alt. photo)

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The third annual Pansy Ring Tea took place at the College of Puget Sound on May 15, 1955. It was sponsored by the active members and alumnae of the Phi Zeta chapter of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. The tea honors senior women and is a tradition of nearly all Tri Delta chapters in the United States and Canada. The tea featured a style show, climaxed by a bridal party. All engaged and recently married seniors received special recognition. (TNT 5/8/1955, pg. D-6)

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Governor Arthur B. Langlie, second from left, at College of Puget Sound graduation ceremonies to deliver the Commencement Address. President R. Franklin Thompson, in cap and gown, is next to the governor. The couple on right is likely Mr. and Mrs. Dix Rowland. There would be 163 candidates for degrees at C.P.S.'s 67th Commencement held on June 5, 1955. Governor Langlie's topic would be "Putting Meaning into Life." He had received an honorary doctorate of science degree from C.P.S. in 1942. ALBUM 10. (TNT 5-29-55, A-7)

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June, 1940 Commencement at College of Puget Sound. Solemn graduates in traditional black gowns are walking up the steps to Jones Hall, the school's main building. Man on the left appears to be photographing the moment.

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College of Puget Sound Summer Class, July 1935. Portland Area School of Ministerial Training. (WSHS)

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College of Puget Sound annual May Day Festivities. Queen Mary Elizabeth Tuck with attendants Esther Stufft (left) and Mary Louise Wortman. (T. Times 5/2/1936, pg. 9) filed with Argentum

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