Salt Lake Community College
A Visual HistorySalt Lake Community College: Through The Years
The digitization of these photos was completed with funds from a 2017 Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) Grant. The Grant was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services. The following are a few of archived photographs that were digitized. The rest of the collection can be found at the searchable digital archive at http://libarchive.slcc.edu/islandora/search/USHRAB?type=dismax.
Commencement Group Portrait 1996
Commencement group portrait named Left to Right: valedictorian student, Honorary doctorate recipient Jack Alder. Alder was a founding member, in 1983, of the Salt Lake Community College Foundation providing scholarships to students needing financial assistance and served as a SLCC trustee until his death. Honorary doctorate recipient Patricia Davis. She is an actress, a director, producer and playwright. She directed and produced 12 yearly productions at The Heritage School in Provo, Utah, where she was recently honored by having the 700-seat, multi-million dollar theatre, the “Pat Davis Theatre,” named after her. Senator Bob Bennett (In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2011), Thomas S. Monson who was First Counselor in the First Presidency (March 12, 1995 – January 27, 2008) and Frank W. Budd (Salt Lake Community College President 1991-2000).
Commencement With Judd D. Morgan 2003
Student receiving diploma as Judd Morgan (Interim President between 2003 and 2005) stands by.
Salt Lake Community College Convocation Festivities Of 2000
Circus-like performers on stilts playing didgeridoos.
Cast Portrait Of “The Mikado”
The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It originally opened on 14 March 1885, in London, where it ran at the Savoy Theater for 672 performances. Photo likely taken between 1975 and 1995.
A Production Of The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
Performers doing a scene from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado.” Photo likely taken between 1975 and 1985.
Vocational Training Program At Timpanogas Men’s Correctional Facility
UDC (Utah Department of Corrections) inmate assists Salt Lake Community College electrician work on fuse box.
Welcome Back To School Activities
Teachers on stage invite students to play a very unusual made up game. Photo taken September 14, 1999.
Faculty Recognition Banquet
At a faculty appreciation dinner Salt Lake Community College President, Jay L. Nelson (between 1949 and 1978), addresses the audience. photo likely taken between 1949 and 1978.
Music At The College Center
Guitarist plays for audience. Photo Likely taken between 1970 and 1980.
Live Music Performance
Live Music Performer playing in the College Center.
SLCC Performance Of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Salt Lake Community College performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis.
Special Convocation 1992
Special convocation held for Dave Carlson. Student Body President Dave Carlson had graduation from college as his main objective, with a family and work in the future. However, on July 27, he received serious head injuries in a car accident near Beaver, his long-term goals took second place to a more immediate objective – participating in Salt Lake Community College ‘s first-ever convocation – kicking off the new school year. Wednesday he made a trip from LDS Hospital to spend a few minutes at the SLCC podium. He stressed to his fellow students that “goals are important . . . Without this goal, I wouldn’t have been here. I didn’t even have a voice until last week.” Carlson, helped from a wheelchair to the podium by his mother, SLCC vice president Mark Fisher and a nurse, received a standing ovation from administrators, faculty, students and friends in recognition of his determination to attend the convocation. He still faces five to seven weeks of hospitalization and prolonged therapy. The convocation will set a precedent, said SLCC President Frank Budd. “Traditions are an essential ingredient of success,” he said. Besides the annual convocation, a faculty lecture series will be initiated this year as a tradition for the expanding college.
Commencement With Mark Eaton, May 1999
Past Utah Jazz basketball player, Mark Eaton (7 ft 4 in), receiving an honorary degree from SLCC.
Hispanic Club Celebration, 2001
Two children, dressed for the occasion, dance in front of the O. C. Tanner fountain. The O. C. Tanner fountain has since been torn down. Photo was taken on September 20th, 2001.
Graduation Exercises With Governor Calvin L. Rampton
Governor Calvin L. Rampton delivered the address to the graduates (Right). Following the Calvin’s address President Jay L. Nelson (Left) advised the Governor that a campus building had been named in his honor: the Calvin L. Rampton Technology Building. The graduation exercise was conducted in Highland High School, 1973.
Handing Out Diplomas At Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute Commencement, August 1965
Handing off of the diplomas with Jay L. Nelson (President 1949-1978) waiting to give a congratulatory handshake.
Letterpress And Equipment
Student at letterpress station with teacher. Photo likely take between 1980 and 1990.
Salt Lake Community College’s Printmaking Lab
A well outfitted letterpress and printmaking studio.
Refreshments At SLCC Commencement August of 1965
Students, teachers and administrators file into a room filled with refreshments.
Commencement At SLCC in August 1965
John Maragakis, manager of Ajax Press, is the guest speaker who addresses the gathered graduating students. Jay L. Nelson (President 1949-1978) sits behind the stacks of diplomas and certifications that will be handed out. This is when Salt Lake Community College was known as Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute.
Graduation Breakfast May 27, 1965
Boyd K. Packer addresses the gathered graduating class with Jay L. Nelson (SLCC President, 1949-1978) seated, left of the podium.
Cutting Cake At SLCC’s 50th Birthday Party
Frank W. Budd (President 1991-2000) and other individuals of particular note for SLCC all cut the celebration cake together. Photo taken September 9, 1998.
Explaining a Feature of Sheet Metal
Instructor William Waggoner (standing left) explaining a feature of sheet metal work to Parker Pratt, Martin Rubisch and DeRay Parker (standing right). All four are rated pilots.
SLCC’s 50th Birthday Party & Parade
The Miss Tonga procession drives by on their way to the Quad. Photo taken September 9, 1998.
A Trolley Carrying Frank Layden And Norma Carr
Frank Layden was head coach of the Utah Starzz and Norma Carr was Director of Salt Lake Community College Athletics. Photo was taken September 9, 1998.
Students Build House Through Vocational School
Student built house is almost complete. Photo from 1954 or 1955 (notice cars from the period in the background).
Early Progress Of Salt Lake Vocational School House Building Project
Early stage of student house building project with outside walls set up. Photo taken between 1954 and 1955.
Printmaking Lab/Classroom At SLCC
Students at light tables with printmaking emulsion taped to a light table. Photo likely taken between 1970 and 1980.
Individual In Early Computer Lab At Salt Lake Community College
Individuals in computer lab learn about programming and data entry.
Salt Lake Vocational School Building Project
Students outside working on the roof and siding of the nearly completed house with the sign next to it. which says: “Our building trades students are building this house; Salt Lake area vocational school, 431 South 6th East, Dial 3-4594.” Photo taken between 1954 and 1955.
Student Group, Part Of A House Building Project
Early days of vocational education at Utah Technical College Salt Lake. This picture shows an instructor assessing a hole where concrete will be poured for the support posts of a house. Photo likely taken between 1953 and 1954.
Graphic Designers At Work
Students in SLCC Printing Program at work on their individual graphic design projects. Photo likely taken between 1980 and 1990.
Using A Baumfolder
Lucy uses a Baumfolder which is a machine for bindery, finishing, packaging paper products. Photo likely taken between 1975 and 1990.
Metal Working Machine, ACCU Mill AM-1547
Teachers, instructors and/or associate instructors stand in front of a Enshu Accu-Mill Model AM-1547 metal working machine.
Student Electrician Climbs Practice Telephone Pole
SLCC Student, in vocational electrician program, practices climbing utility pole.
Student Working On An Electronics Teaching Device
Electronic and computer technology student engaged in the learning process.
Electronic and Computer Technology Classroom
Teacher and students examine glass tube television to see if it can be repaired.
Demonstrating Bending Sheet Metal
Mrs. Almira Wheeler and Mrs. “Pete” Petersen demonstrating how to use a metal sheet bending machine.
Student Reconditioning Used Refrigerator
Student, Stanley Jensen, reconditions a used refrigerator. He is spray painting the outside panels which is the final phase of reconditioning. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Instructor And Students Riveting Airplane Fuselage
Eva Van Gerven, Richard Tilt, Teddy Hiatt, and Lynn Liston riveting and drilling in “skinning” on an airplane fuselage.
Freshman and Private Pilot Barbara Reams
Salt Lake Community College freshman and private pilot Barbara Reams is pursuing her aviation maintenance degree; she hopes by being a pilot as well as a technician, she will be able to better communicate with pilots about aircraft repairs.
Locomotive Machine Class With 40,000 lbs. Engine
Student are pull assembly from an EMD (General Motors) 3000 horsepower 16 cylinder locomotive engine. Each cylinder has 645 cubic inches of displacement.
Student In Auto Body Repair Program
Student paints Chevrolet auto body.
1961 Mercury Comet After Collision
1961 Mercury Comet 4 Door Station Wagon V-8 Automatic Rat Rod Sleeper Custom before repair.
1961 Mercury Comet After Repairs
1961 Mercury Comet 4 Door Station Wagon V-8 Automatic Rat Rod Sleeper Custom after student repairs.
Solar Water Heater Workshop
Representative of Ernst Utah Technical College Salt Lake stands ready to market and explain a solar water heater workshop. Which was an evening class that led to a certification.
A Utah Technical College Display
A Display that invites students to learn about servicing electronic devices. It also invites individuals to bring broken electronic devices (televisions, etc.,.) to be fixed by students enrolled in the program.
Students In Electronics Lab
Student studying with electronics equipment in the Salt Lake Community College electronics lab
Recreational Mechanics Class With Instructor and Student
Student and instructor work on a motorcycle in auto-shop.