Finding Aid for Hershey Hall. Materials and photographs.
1884-1994.
Finding aid prepared by University Archives staff, 2001 February; finding aid revised by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 July; machine-readable
finding aid created by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 July.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
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©2001 February
Title: Hershey Hall. Materials and photographs.
Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 674
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3 linear ft.
(3 oversize boxes)
Date: 1884-1994
Abstract: Record Series 674 contains photographs and materials generated by UCLA's Hershey Hall.
Creator:
University of California, Los Angeles. Hershey Hall.
Access
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Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Publication Rights
Copyright of portions of this collection is held by The Regents of the University of California. The UCLA University Archives
can grant permission to publish for materials to which it holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or quote
must be submitted in writing to the UCLA University Archivist.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Hershey Hall. Materials and photographs (Record Series number 674). UCLA Library Special Collections,
University Archives.
Historical Note
The first building at UCLA dedicated to housing was Hershey Hall, named after Almira "Mira" Hershey who donated $300,000 in
the 1930s to have the dorm built. Beginning as a womens' dorm in 1931, Hershey Hall provided housing and socialization to
students for nearly seven decades. In 1959 Hershey Hall was expanded with the addition of a West Wing, which would become
the boys' wing when the Hall became graduate coed housing in 1969. 1998 saw Hershey Hall converted for academic uses, providing
offices and classrooms. The West Wing was demolished in 2006 to make way for the Terasaki Life Sciences Building, while the
original building remains as a historic location.
Mira Hershey was a relative of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Pennsylvania chocolate empire, and the daughter of Benjamin
Hershey, who amassed a fortune in the lumber and banking industries. Mira inherited a substantial sum when her father died
and she relocated from Muscatine, Iowa to Los Angeles in the 1890s.
Scope and Content
Record Series 674 contains photographs and materials generated by UCLA's Hershey Hall. Files include black and white and color
photographs and negatives of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, events, and Hershey Hall. Also included in this collection
are handbooks, certificates, and records.
This is an inactive record series; no additional University records are expected to be added.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Box 2
Handbook for House Advisers.
c.1967.
General Physical Description note: Unlabeled black binder.
Scope and Contents note
Binder also contains Checkout Instructions (1968 Fall) in front binder pocket and Hershey Hall Judicial Board materials (including
Judicial Board Trial and Decision documentation) in binder rear.
Box 2
Mira Hershey Hall scrapbook.
c.1962.
General Physical Description note: Light blue scrapbook.
General note
During reprocessing of this record series photos from this scrapbook were found loose with other photos in boxes 2 and 3.
The Mira Hershey Hall scrapbook contains original captions and has been included to preserve the general context of the photos.
Box 2
Browning House scrapbook.
1961-1962.
General Physical Description note: Tan scrapbook labeled Browning House 1959. Features black and white photographs. Many photographs are loosely held in pages;
delicate handling required.
Scope and Contents note
Contains photos of residents of Browning House at Hershey Hall.
General note
During reprocessing of this record series some photos from this scrapbook were found loose with other photos in boxes 2 and
3.
Box 2, Envelope 1
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.late 1930's/early 1940's.
Box 2, Envelope 2
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.1940.
Box 2, Envelope 3
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.1940's.
General note
Photographs were removed from a scrapbook. Many feature captions.
Box 2, Envelope 4
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.1940's.
General note
Photographs were removed from a scrapbook. Many feature captions.
Box 2, Envelope 5
Black and white and color photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.early 1950's.
Box 2, Envelope 6
Black and white and color photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.1960's.
Box 2, Envelope 7
Color photographs.
c.1970's.
Scope and Contents note
Contains photographs of a Sock Hop, Halloween party, concert, dinner, and garden.
Box 3
Austen House scrapbook.
1963-1966.
General Physical Description note: Red scrapbook featuring black and white and color photographs, and ephemera. Pages are loose in scrapbook. Many photos are
loosely held in pages; delicate handling required.
Scope and Content
Contains photos and ephemera of residents of Austen House at Hershey Hall.
General note
During reprocessing of this record series some photos from this scrapbook were found loose with other photos in boxes 2 and
3.
Box 3
Browning House scrapbook.
1964.
Physical Description: Coverless scrapbook labeled Browning House Fall 1964. Features black and white photographs and other ephemera. Many photographs
are loosely held in pages; very delicate handling required.
General note
During reprocessing of this record series some photos from this scrapbook were found loose with other photos in boxes 2 and
3.
Scope and Content
Contains photos and ephemera of residents of Browning House at Hershey Hall.
Box 3
Hershey Hall Coed.
1969-1970.
Physical Description: Cream scrapbook featuring black and white and color photographs.
Scope and Content
Contains photos and ephemera of residents of Hershey Hall.
Box 3, Envelope 1
Hershey ephemera.
c.1884-1891.
Scope and Contents note
Contains clippings and ephemera regarding Hershey Lumber, Messaging, and stock.
Box 3, Envelope 2
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents and staff(?)
1937.
Box 3, Envelope 3
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents(?)
1938.
Box 3, Envelope 4
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents.
c.1939.
General note
Photographs were removed from a scrapbook and feature captions.
Box 3, Envelope 5
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents and events.
c.1950's.
Box 3, Envelope 6
Spring Sing (black and white photographs).
1952.
Box 3, Envelope 7
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
1962.
Box 3, Envelope 8
Hong Kong Night (black and white photographs).
1962 Mar 28.
Box 3, Envelope 9
Dinner event (black and white photographs).
1962 May.
Box 3, Envelope 10
Fashion event (black and white photographs).
1962.
Box 3, Envelope 11
Spring Sing, Academy Awards, and other events (black and white photographs).
1962.
Box 3, Envelope 12
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents and staff(?)
1962-1963.
Box 3, Envelope 13
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, staff, daily life, and events.
c.1964.
Box 3, Envelope 14
Fashion event (color photographs).
1961/1964(?)
Box 3, Envelope 15
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents and staff(?)
1961-1968.
Box 3, Envelope 16
Color photographs of Hershey Hall residents, daily life, and events.
1978.
Box 3, Envelope 17
Cultural event (color photographs).
1978.
Box 3, Envelope 18
Concert event (color photographs).
1978 Nov.
Box 3, Envelope 19
Halloween (color photographs).
1978.
Box 3, Envelope 20
Concert event (color photographs).
1979 Nov.
Box 3, Envelope 21
Dinner event (color photographs).
c.late 1970's.
Box 3, Envelope 22
Valentine's Sock Hop (color photographs).
c.late 1970's.
Box 3, Envelope 23
Concert event (color photographs).
c.late 1970's.
Box 3, Envelope 24
Halloween (color photographs).
c.late 1970's.
Box 3, Envelope 25
Color photographs of Hershey Hall residents and daily life.
c.1990's.
Box 3, Envelope 26
Hershey Hall student administration (color polaroid photographs).
c.1992-1994.
Box 4, Envelope 1
Hershey Handbook.
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Coverless, undated handbook for new residents of Hershey Hall, covering rules and reminders about meal time behavior, social
engagements, and other daily issues.
Box 4, Envelope 2
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents and events.
c.1950's.
Box 4, Envelope 3
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents.
c.1960's.
Box 4, Envelope 4
College Bowl with Allen Ludden (black and white photographs).
c.1970's.
Box 4, Envelope 5
Black and white photographs of Hershey Hall residents, daily life, and events.
c.1970's.
Box 4, Envelope 6
Color photographs of Hershey Hall residents.
c.1984.
Box 4, Envelope 7
Color photographs of Hershey Hall residents.
1992-1993; n.d.
Box 4, Envelope 8
Hershey Hall (building).
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Includes photographs and safety negatives from multiple periods.
Box 4, Envelope 9
Certificates.
1960; 1986.
Scope and Contents note
Includes certificate of recognition for participation in Spring Sing (1960) and service to Blood Donor Center (1986).
Box 4
Album of records.
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Records include classical symphony recordings, square dance and waltz music, and Radio Kids Bible Club records.
