Dr. Vernon Stauffer [left] on the California Christian College campus, Los Angeles, California, 1921

Dr. Vernon Stauffer [left], Dean and Professor of New Testament and Church History and unidentified on the California Christian College campus [later Chapman College], Los Angeles, California, 1921.

Dr. Vernon Stauffer, first dean of California Christian College, Los Angeles, California

Seated outside the building entrance is Dr. Vernon Stauffer, first dean of California Christian College, Los Angeles, California, ca. 1921. [Later Chapman College]

Hesperian College football team, Woodland, California, 1891

Hesperian College football team, Woodland, California, 1891. Standing, left to right: Sidney Elston, Ernest Norton, Charlie Elston, Charlie Merritt, Jimmie Johnston, Rolls Bray, Frank Zimmerman. Seated, left to right: John Gardner, Bill Banks, Jerry Rust, Bob Simons. On floor, left to right: Joe Harlan, George Martin.

Hesperian College, Woodland, California

Hesperian College building, constructed in 1860-61, Woodland, California, ca. 1862. [Chapman University was founded by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as Hesperian College in Woodland, Calif., on March 4, 1861. In 1920, the assets of Hesperian College were absorbed by California Christian College, which held classes in downtown Los Angeles. In 1934, the school was renamed after the chairman of its board of trustees (and primary benefactor), C.C. Chapman.]

Hesperian College, Woodland, California

Hesperian College building, constructed in 1860-61, with students and faculty, Woodland, California, ca. 1862. [Chapman University was founded by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as Hesperian College in Woodland, Calif., on March 4, 1861. In 1920, the assets of Hesperian College were absorbed by California Christian College, which held classes in downtown Los Angeles. In 1934, the school was renamed after the chairman of its board of trustees (and primary benefactor), C.C. Chapman.]

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, 1966

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, 1966. Looking diagonally to the northeast. Corner of North Glassell Street and Palm Avenue in lower middle, with the five original buildings just beyond. The old gymnasium is by the oval playing field and stadium. Photographed by Rene Laursen, 702 N. Grand, Santa Ana, California [No. 1499#1].

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, 1973

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, February 23, 1973. Looking north; athletic field and stadium in center. Photographed by "Aerial Eye Inc. - Custom Aerial Photography - 1330 Bristol S. E. #103 - Santa Ana, California 92707." [#9]

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, 1973

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, February 23, 1973. North at left; athletic field and stadium in center. Photographed by "Aerial Eye Inc. - Custom Aerial Photography - 13

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, 1973

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, January, 1973. North at left; athletic field and stadium in center. Photographed by "Aerial Eye Inc. - Custom Aerial Photography - 1330 Palisades #92 - Santa Ana, California 92707." [#1]

Aerial view of the Chapman College residence halls, Orange, California

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus residence halls, Orange, California.

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California. Looking northwest; the Moulton Fine Arts complex is at lower right. After 1978.

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California

Color postcard featuring an aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, ca. 1995. Looking north. On message side: "Produced by Wayne Salvatti/Photografx; Copyright Photografx"

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California

Aerial view of the Chapman College campus, Orange, California, looking east. Memorial Hall is in the center, facing lawn and North Glassell Street.

Charles Clarke Chapman, Los Angeles, California, 1923

Charles Clarke Chapman, Los Angeles, California, 1923. Photographic portrait taken outdoors, postcard format.

Charles Clarke Chapman, Los Angeles, California, ca. 1895

Studio portrait photograph of Charles Clarke Chapman, Los Angeles, California, ca. 1895