About the Collection
The Southern Methodist University Campus Memories digital collection contains a wide variety of photos, texts, and videos of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵduring 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵstarted 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 .
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵhas a rich tradition of recording its history through photographs. Many of the photographs were taken by ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵstaff 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵphotographer for many years, and took many of the from the early decades.
Also included in the digital collection are , 1939-1950. The films document the student newspaper, homecoming, campus ground and aerial views, and other events.
Please note that ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵarchivists 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.
