This collection brings together archival material on the history of "Boxer," Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This document is a detailed timeline of the whereabouts of the Boxer mascot for Pacific University. The timeline shows who gains possession of the Boxer, the year they gained possession and the year of the next toss.
This article found in the Oregonian features the mystery of the Pacific University Boxer mascot. The original Boxer mascot has been missing since 1968, leading to students to raise money to have a second Boxer mascot to be created to continue on the traditions. With the 'toss outs' becoming too dangerous Klein proceeded to ban the 'toss outs' and having the Boxer reside in his office. Soon enough the Boxer was stolen from his office and returned to the students who continued to fight for control over the bronze mascot. The students of Pacific still hope that one day the original Boxer will be given back to the school.
This flier gives a short history of the background of the Boxer and how the Boxer ended up at Pacific University. There is also information regarding how the Boxer 'toss outs' started and the significance of them to the students.
This brochure gives information regarding events that are occurring on campus to bring together current and past students of Pacific along with their families.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
A brief history of the Boxer mascot for Pacific University is mentioned in one of the articles. The rest of the articles focus on the past history of the Boxer in terms of his whereabouts and the significance it had to the student body. Various groups, clubs and athletic teams had a chance to possess Boxer, but when he disappeared for a long amount of time than usual there was a replacement mascot put into effect, sparking a 'toss out' of the original Boxer. Later on the replacement mascot was stolen by a student to ensure that the Boxer remained the 'Spirit of Pacific'.
This article describes the Boxer 'toss out' that occurred after the 1986 Homecoming football game. The students did not know where, how or when the Boxer would appear, but knew it would happen that day. All Pacific students are involved in this battle for possession of the Boxer. A sorority was mentioned in the article about putting up a good fight, if not better than some boys.
This brief update about the Boxer's whereabouts causes for questions to be raised about who has the Boxer now. The last known owners of the Boxer, as of 1985, was the Gamma Sigma Fraternity.
This article found in the Forest Grove New Times reveals a local store as the hiding place of the Boxer. The Eastwood store was known as the Gamma Sigma store, therefore once the Gamma Sigma gained possession of the Boxer they knew to hide it there. The owner did not like having the Boxer hidden in his store in the fear that word would get out and result in his store being searched. The article goes on to talk about the store owner's life.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
