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About the Collection

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMethodist University Campus Memories digital collection contains a wide variety of photos, texts, and videos of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøduring 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstarted 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 .

51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas a rich tradition of recording its history through photographs. Many of the photographs were taken by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstaff 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøphotographer 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøarchivists 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.