1961

Ray & Sara Knutson (both deceased) | courtesy Jerry Daml

According to records Ray joined in 1959, studied civil engineering, and was president of the house in 1960.

Two snapshots of graduate Jerry Daml | courtesy Jerry Daml
Nettie Jorgenson, house cook, as pictured in 1961
courtesy Jerry Daml
Dr. Gordon Thurston (in chair) & friend (reading)
courtesy Jerry Daml

Jerry reports Gordie was proud that he had delivered 3,000 babies after becoming a doctor, and this picture is in the second floor study rooms (while three other study rooms and the entire sleeping quarters of the building were contained on the third floor). The calendar appears to match June of 1961.

Amigo Club 1961 | courtesy Jerry Daml

The house is looking pretty good. New stucco has not yet totally replaced the damage to the Psi Upsilon insignia. There’s flashing on the parapet, which is wise to prevent moisture building under the roof, brickwork and stucco.