Seattle Pacific University Memorabilia Collection

Seattle Pacific University Memorabilia Collection, approximately 1910-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Seattle Pacific University
Title: Seattle Pacific University Memorabilia Collection
Dates: approximately 1910-2000 (inclusive)
19102000
Quantity: 20.0 linear feet, (18 items)
Collection Number: SPU01.Memorabilia
Summary: Seattle Pacific University is a Christian liberal arts university that was founded in 1891.The collection contains items sporting the university logo, clothing items worn by students, items from foreign countries donated by missionaries and other university-related objects.
Repository: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Suite 306
Seattle, Washington
98119-1957
Telephone: 2062812422
Fax: 2062812936
ameier@spu.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Items in this collection include: materials sporting the University logo or seal, such as pennants, banners, hats, buttons, cups, rugs, and others; student garments, such as freshman beanie hats, Falconette sweaters, patches and others; artifacts from foreign countries donated by missionaries; the Centennial Quilt, donated in 1991; an architect's model of the rennovated McKinley Auditorium and other materials.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Seattle Pacific University was founded in 1891 by Free Methodist pioneers and was first known as Seattle Seminary. Its early focus was the training of missionaries, but the institution soon grew to become a liberal arts college. In 1915, the name was changed to Seattle Pacific College, and full college accreditation was granted in 1936. The College grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s with more students, programs and buildings and in 1977, became a full liberal arts university. Throughout its history, Seattle Pacific has remained attached to the Free Methodist denomination and committed to Christian higher education.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Future Additions

Items may be added to this collection periodically.

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