Renovation, 1979
Scope and Contents
The Wallberg Hall of Sciences subseries, 1923-1985 and undated, includes a building sketch, blueprints, materials relating to science classes held in the building, the contents of the cornerstone time capsule, film footage of Wallberg Hall's groundbreaking, construction, and dedication ceremonies, building histories, and information on the building's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Of note in this subseries are materials and photographs related to the 1955 fire that consumed the 4th floor of the building, including video footage of the fire.
Dates
- Creation: 1979
Conditions Governing Access
Irregular Hillside Soils folder in Hanson Hall of Science series closed to researchers until 2025.
Extent
From the Collection: 31.25 Linear Feet (/ 13 boxes, 11 oversize folders, 2 AV boxes, 2 volumes, 2 oversize boxes, and 9 oversize blueprint boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu