Digital Collections
Digital Exhibit: Transformation is Timeless: Westfield State at 175
The following collections are hosted on the Internet Archive and digitization was funded by a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Boston Public Library and in partnership with the Digital Commonwealth.
* These records contain student record and health information. There is no provision for FERPA protection for deceased students, and HIPAA protects health data until 50 years following the death of individuals. All individuals in the "Early Entrance Records" (1844-1856) are reasonably assumed to be deceased at least 50 years. Other digital collections contain only student "directory" information as defined by FERPA.
Buzz Hoagland MemorialA memorial website for deceased faculty member Buzz Hoagland, which includes information on his life and works.
List of All Archival Resources
Container listThis is a text-format list of all the physical archival materials in the collection
Collection Descriptions
Alexander B. Mapp Collection, 1977
The material contained in this collection includes photographs, newspapers from the World Youth Conference, correspondence, ephemera, and Mr. Mapp’s notes concerning governance at the World Youth Conference.
All College Committee 1980 - 1994
The All College Committee Collection spans the dates from 1984 – 1994 and 2004 - 2010.
Ann H. Halfpenny Collection, 1909-1977
Materials from the estate of Ann H. Halfpenny, Class of 1909.
Black History Month, 1989 - Present
The Black History Month Collection has materials from 1991 to the present. There are other related collections.
Campus Construction Progress Photographs, 1954-1956
Abbott Associates, Inc. provided photographs to the Westfield State Teachers College and to the Department of Education by hiring Merrick Photo Service of Westfield to take and produce photographs of the construction progress for the new campus on Western Avenue.
Carlson Collection, 1923-1934
Books and ephemera that belonged to Eva, Elsie and Mildred Carlson. All three sisters attended Westfield State Teachers College between the year 1923-1934.
Catherine A. Dower Collection, 1956 - 1990
The Catherine A. Dower Collection is primarily made up of notebooks that were donated to the Westfield State College Archives by Dr. Dower. These notebooks were used for her annual reviews during her career and include material from her 35 years of teaching at Westfield State Teachers College and later Westfield State College.
Catherine A. Dower Irish Music Collection, 1800 - 1985
This collection at Westfield State University Archives includes photocopies of manuscript scores from Irish composers of classical music.
Catherine B. Shannon Collection, 1979-1991
Information about the Honors Program and the Irish American Studies Program at Westfield State College
Charles Branch Wilson Collection, 1898 – 1941
This collection is comprised of reprints of articles written by Dr. Wilson, books as well as course outlines written by Dr. Wilson. There are photographs, newspaper clippings, obituaries and memorials that are also included in the collection.
Civil War Letters, 1854 - 1878
The letters in this file are handwritten transcripts of Civil War era letters.
Class Photographs, 1859 - 1929
These photographs are class photographs that date from 1859. Most of the people in the photographs are not identified.
Curt D. Robie Collection, 1941 – 1995
Research materials assembled by Curt D. Robie. These records are pertain to the closing of Boston State College.
Deanna L. Clark Collection, 1993-2000
This collection was used by Deanna Clark when she served on the Westfield State College Board of Trustees from 1995 until 2000.
Emily Todd Collection, 1990-2022
Dr. Emily Todd was the founding Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at Westfield State University from June 2018 until that department was eliminated in 2022. She also served as the English Department chair and co-founded/coordinated the Faculty Center.
Family History Project, 1977 - 1983
The materials included in this collection are family genealogies written by students.
Hampden County Civil Court Records, 1868 - 1913
Hampden County Civil Court Records, 1868-1913, 3 microfilm rolls.
Jeanne M. Julian Collection, 1982 - 2009
This collection contains information pertaining to the Presidents that served during Jeanne's service to Westfield State. Also included are documents from Jeannes many years of service to the college.
John C. Mortyko Collection, 1982-1997
Photographs taken by Campus Photographer John C. Mortyko.
John E. Bisbee Papers, 1862 - 1864
This collection consists of photocopies of Civil War era letters that were written between 1862 and 1864 to and from various family members.
Joseph B. Ely Library Guides, 2002
These guides are the printed version of what was on the library web site as of 2002.
L. Michael McCartney Collection
This collection features materials related to Lewis B. Allyn.
Records for the Town of Vernon, Vermont, 1847 – 1919These records have been returned to the Town of Vernon, Vermont as of 3/2021.
Robert A. Farr Collection, 1839 - Present
24 notebooks that document Westfield State University Athletics from 1839 – Present.
Robert C. McGuire Collection, 1977
Photocopies from the Library of Congress. Letters to and from Samuel Edward Courtney. Correspondence between Booker T. Washington and Courtney.
Third World Organization, 1969 - 2012
This collection includes event flyers, programs, photographs, Prisim: Third World Newsletter, 1981-1995 ; flyers for events ; programs ; some posters ; photographs ; DVDs ; and newspaper clippings.
Westfield State University Scrapbook Collection, 1890 – Present
This collection of scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings about Westfield State. There are some scrapbooks that contain ephemera such as dance cards and invitations to various campus events.
Westfield State University Student Government Association, 1925 - Present
This collections contains agendas and minutes for the SGA. Current minutes and agenda may be found in the SGA office on the lower level of Ely Hall.
Wilder H. Fairman Papers, 1840 - 1870These records have been returned to the Town of Vernon, Vermont as of 3/2021.
