What is the early history of Pacific University?

Best general source of information: the book Splendid Audacity

Specific topics are addressed in our digital exhibits site (Omeka), https://heritage.lib.pacificu.edu/s/exhibits/page/home , including the history of Boxer, Women at Pacific, etc. 

Questions on narrow or obscure topics often require original research in the Archives (check ArchivesSpace), the annual Catalogue (1863-present), the Index Newspaper (1894-present), the Heart of Oak yearbook (1900s-1980s), etc.