Map of Pullman and the State College of Washington, (1939)

Map of Pullman and the State College of Washington, (1939)

Washington State University--Maps<br>Pullman (Wash.)--Maps

1 map; 27 x 34 cm. Scale 1/8"=100' Revised January 1939 by O.A. <br>Map includes sorority, fraternity, building, street, and church directories. Business district and paved streets are indicated.<br>As early as 1915, President Bryan commented on the arrival of fraternities and sororities at the Washington State College campus. Five national fraternities and four sororities soon made visible additions to campus life. By 1936, the number of students living in Greek houses nearly matched that of dormitory residents. This 1939 map of campus and downtown Pullman documents the rapid expansion of the system at WSC, which totaled thirty-four Greek houses on campus at that time and an enrollment of 4,035 students. <br> Leading up to that point, however, the 1930s Great Depression hindered campus living somewhat, and left many students out of dorms completely. A number of young men lived out the school year in self-built shacks on empty properties around the campus. While the economy improved by 1939, new buildings or additions would not be constructed until a few years after World War II. Post-war students and faculty made do with shipped-in structures and furniture surplus no longer needed by the Army.

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Pullman (Wash.) : Washington State University

1939

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