Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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In 1929 increased enrollment in both high school and college departments compelled the college to move to a large residential building at 10th and Roanoke, thereby forcing a separation of Seattle College from Seattle College High School. On September 13. 1931, Seattle College formally returned to the Broadway and Madison campus, to the building which had been erected by Fathers Garrand and Sweerc in 1893. September 13. 1931. also marked the establishment of the student bookstore and library on campus. From 1931 to 1965 the bookstore was located in the Garrand Building, although room locations were changed three times. The bookstore administrator for most of these years was Fr. Gerald R. Bcezcr, S.J., who held the position from 1936 to his death in 1959. At that time Mrs. Genevieve Weston took over. In 1965 the bookstore was moved to its present location and was dedicated to Fr. Beezer for his 23 years of dedicated service to the University. i From 1931 to 1934 the library and bookstore were in joint quarters. During these years the library grew considerably and had to be relocated in the basement of the building. It remained in the Garrand Building until 1941 and then moved to the third floor of the Liberal Arts Building. Fr. Vincent Conway. S.J.. played a prominent role in the development of the library. His 13 years of service, from J952 to 1965, covered the greatest period of growth in volumes and led to plans for a permanent building entirely for library use. In November. 1966. books were moved to the five story A. A. Lcmieux Library at 11th and Cherry. An over all view of campus in the 1948-49 school year shows the Garrand Building, Liberal Arts, Lyons-Dobler, Buhr-Simmons, Warren West, Dougherty Hall, the Engineering Building and Memorial Gymnasium.

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In 1918 war department officials informed all schools of higher education that the government intended to take over the education of most males over 18. A few schools, including Gonzaga, were selected to remain open. All of Seattle College’s students were transferred to the selected schools, bringing classes to an end for the time being. Meanwhile the Seattle College campus was transferred to a new site. This move was necessitated by demands for more classroom space and was made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McHugh. On March 12. 1919, they purchased and presented to Seattle College a seven-acre campus and two buildings at 2440 Interlaken Boulevard, present location of Seattle Prep. The old college at Broadway and Madison was used for night classes by the Knights of Columbus. On September 25. 1922. college classes were resumed at Interlaken with a total of 16 students in attendance. It was not until June 10. 1925, that the first bachelor of arts degrees awarded since 1918 were conferred upon three graduates: Henry T. Ivers, Howard LeClair and George Stuntz. Described in the 1925 Echo as “Distinguished and active students, they struck up a warm friendship that has bound these three young gentlemen together through school and which seems destined to keep them associated in many respects throughout the rest of their lives.” The three were honored by the Alumni Association with Distinguished Service Awards in 1960. for service to the University and for their outstanding professional and personal lives.” On March 6. 1925. Fr. Victor Garrand. the founder and first administrator of the College, died at his mission in Constantine, North Africa. Preparation began for the installation of the Warren West, Lyons-Dobler, Buhr-Sim-mons and Dougherty halls which were purchased from the government in 1947. (Below left) Construction of the Liberal Arts Building began in 1941. The north half of the building was ready for classes in 1947 but due to lack of building materials the rest of the building was not completed until 1948. (Below) The Engineering Building was acquired from the Seattle Transit Company in 1941.

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On October 26. 1931, Seattle College admitted its first women students in night school, noncredit lecture classes and by 1933 the coeds were taking afternoon classes for credit. The foundations for the School of Nursing started that year when a two-year program was established in connection with Providence Hospital. Fr. Howard Peronteau. S.J., the dean, was instrumental in opening the way for women to be admitted. The plan was completed under Fr. James McGold-rick. S.J.. who became dean on June 2. 1933. In January. 1933. the students began to take more interest in campus life and produced a two-page mimeographed bi-weekly paper called the Theatus. Greek for Spectator. On March 10. 1933. a banner headline announced the name was officially changed to The Spectator and on October 26. 1933. the first printed edition of the newspaper was published. The Spectator became a twice weekly publication in 1961. The Very Rev. Francis E. Corkery, S.J., became president in 1936 and during his eight years in office the acquisition of property and physical growth of the University began. The programs would be carried on by his successors the Very Rev. Harold O. Small. S.J.. president for four years, and the Very Rev. A. A. Lcmieux. S.J., president for 17 years. On April 7. 1937. Seattle College was granted full and unconditional accreditation by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, which started in 1900, the second academic unit, the School of Education, was added in 1935. The School of Nursing was established in 1940 and the School of Engineering added in 1941. The School of Commerce and Finance was started in 1945. Prior to construction of the Chief the student cafeteria was the Cave, located in the basement of the Garrand Building. The Cave began operation in September, 1941. Construction of the Chieftain, the student union, was completed in 1953. Three past presidents of the University met in 1959. The Very Rev. A. A. Lemieux, S.J., served as president for 17 years. The Very Rev. Francis E. Corkery. S.J., became president in 1936 and was suceeded by the Very Rev. Harold 0. Small, S.J., in 1944. who held that office for four years.