Adela Vy sits at a table and smiles at the camera. She is a 23-year-old Filipino student studying at Marylhurst College in Portland, Oregon. She holds a black purse on her lap. A plant sits on the table to her left. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on February 1, 1957 (negative 1 of 2).

Full-length portrait of the cast of a Marylhurst College play on stage. They are in costume and facing front. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College students” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image No. 375A0277.

Photograph showing the student chosen as Miss Marylhurst sitting on a dais as a second student places a floral crown on her head during the Marylhurst College spring formal in 1944. A young man in uniform is standing on the dais and watching. The people in the photograph are unidentified. The note “Marylhurst College May Queen 5/12/44” is written on the negative sleeve. Also see image Nos. 375A0252 and 375A0253. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing an unidentified student crowning Muryel Zoellern as Miss Marylhurst at the Marylhurst College senior ball on May 18, 1945. Zoellern is sitting in a chair on a dais, and an unidentified young man is standing next to her. The text “Marylhurst College May Queen/Dance 5/20/45 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0274, 375A0275, and 375A0276. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing four unidentified students at the entrance of the Marylhurst College administration building on opening day in 1943. One of the students is holding the door for the other three, who are each carrying a suitcase. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College opening 9/13/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0222. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing four unidentified Marylhurst College students on the steps at the entrance to the administration building on the school’s opening day in September 1943. All four have suitcases and are wearing hats, jackets and skirts. The second young woman from right is sitting on her suitcase, holding a tennis racket, and looking up at the two people to her left. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College opening 9/13/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0225. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an unidentified graduate kissing the ring of Archbishop Edward D. Howard as she receives her diploma at Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. The text “Marylhurst College commencement / 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0218, 375A0219, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an unidentified graduate kissing the ring of Archbishop Edward D. Howard as she receives her diploma at Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. Other graduates are watching from seats in the background. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0219, and 375A0220. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing Marylhurst College students wearing mortarboards and gowns sitting on a stage during the school’s 1943 commencement ceremony. An unidentified man, also wearing a mortarboard and gown, is speaking at a lectern on the stage. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0219, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a group of people, all wearing mortarboards and gowns, walking in two columns toward an entrance to the Marylhurst College administration building. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 5/28/44” is written on the negative, but the date and other information may be partially or entirely incorrect. Marylhurst’s 1944 commencement ceremony was held on June 2. See related image Nos. 375A0258 and 375A0259. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Full-length portrait of a group of young women, all wearing mortarboards and gowns, standing in two columns outside the administration building on the Marylhurst College campus. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 5/28/44” is written on the negative, but the date and other information may be partially or entirely incorrect. Marylhurst's 1944 commencement ceremony was held on June 2. See related image Nos. 375A0259 and 375A0260. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Full-length portrait of a group of young women, all wearing mortarboards and gowns, standing in five rows on the steps at the entrance of the Marylhurst College administration building. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 5/28/44” is written on the negative, but the date and other information may be partially or entirely incorrect. Marylhurst’s 1944 commencement ceremony was held on June 2. See related image Nos. 375A0258 and 375A0260. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing two unidentified graduates standing in front of Archbishop Edward D. Howard during Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. The text “Marylhurst College commencement / 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0219, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing Marylhurst College students wearing mortarboards and gowns walking down the steps from the stage at the school’s 1943 commencement ceremony. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Marylhurst College. There is a big grass field in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Marylhurst College - Marylhurst, Oreg. Christian 11-1206."

Photograph showing the exterior of the Marylhurst College administration building and some of the surrounding grounds. The photograph was taken from the southwest corner of the building. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College nurses bldgs 5/10/44” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Marylhurst College administration building and some of the surrounding grounds. The photograph was taken from the southwest corner of the building. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College nurses bldgs 5/10/44” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

A group of students at Marylhurst College seated at tables working on art. Photographs from this series were printed in the April 1, 1956 edition of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 9)

A group of students working on a mosaic tile mural. Three women are standing next to a table, one is placing a piece on the artwork, the women are identified as Vera Yu (left) and Formosa and Lora Rederick. One woman identified as Lolita Marquez is kneeling on the top of a ladder overlooking the artwork and pointing. This photograph was printed in the April 1, 1956 edition of the Oregon Journal (negative 3 of 9)

Two women working on a papier-mâché animals. One is standing holding a giraffe looking sculpture and a paintbrush, another is sitting and pasting newspaper on another sculpture. A nun is standing behind the seated woman. Photographs from this series were printed in the April 1, 1956 edition of the Oregon Journal (negative 4 of 9)

Four students from Marylhurst College dressed in costumes during an outdoor production of the Shakespearean play, Midsummer Night's Dream (negative 2 of 14).

Seven students from Marylhurst College dressed in costumes during an outdoor production of the Shakespearean play, Midsummer Night's Dream (negative 4 of 14).

Six students from Marylhurst College dressed in costumes during an outdoor production of the Shakespearean play, Midsummer Night's Dream (negative 4 of 14).

Photograph showing an unidentified young woman standing on a staircase and looking down at an unidentified man leaning on the banister during the Marylhurst College spring formal in 1944. The note “Marylhurst College May Queen 5/12/44” is written on the negative sleeve. Also see image Nos. 375A0252 and 375A0254. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Full-length portrait of Marylhurst College string musicians and their conductor seated on stage at a recital in December 1943. They are looking toward the front. The text “Marylhurst College recital 12/14/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0255 and 375A0256. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. Image note: Negative damage at upper left.

Full-length portrait of Marylhurst College string musicians and their conductor seated on stage at a recital in December 1943. They are looking toward the front and smiling. The text “Marylhurst College recital 12/14/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0255 and 375A0257. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Portrait of three unidentified Marylhurst College students at a small booth decorated with streamers. On the front of the booth is a sign that reads “SPARS / Women’s Reserve / U. S. Coast Guard / Apply nearest Coast Guard Office.” The student in the center is seated, and the other two are standing on either side of her. Behind them is a poster advertising war bonds. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College / bond drive / 1/25/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The student at left may also be depicted in image No. 375A0268. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing unidentified Marylhurst College students sitting in groups at dining tables. They are wearing formal dresses. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College students 10/1944” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0234. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.