Photos: Sonora Hall dormitory opened in 1963
In 1963, Sonora Hall, a nine-story women's dormitory opened at the University of Arizona.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Upperclasswomen assistants to the head resident are provided with a private room and bath. The backboard above the box couch opens, furnishing additional storeage space. Pictured is Evie Wing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wing Jr. of Superior. Evie is a junior, majoring in education.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Freshman residents glumly get acquainted with books that later in the semester they will be expected to quote intelligently. The glass-enclosed study lounges located on each of the eight resident floors, provided an academic atmosphere complete with large blackboard.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Two sun decks with patio walls for privacy, on the roof of Sonora Hall, new high rise dormitory at the University of Arizona, provide an excellent view of the entire campus. Sun worshipers also get an awe-inspiring view of Tucson's four mountain ranges.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Sonora Hall, newly-constructed residence hall near the University of Arizona campus, towers high above other University structures. The nine-story building plus basement is constructed of reinforced concrete with curtain walls of brick and stucco. The first high rise dormitory on the campus encompasses 65,000 square feet and houses 392 girls.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Liberal arts freshman Martha Mackenzie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Mackenzie of Pasadena, Calif., finds adequate space for all the "essential" clothing she hauled from California in the individual closets provided for residents at Sonora. Martha will share a large suite-size room with three other freshman students.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Mrs. Frances Hinkle, head resident at Sonora, chats with Mrs. Ben Johnson and her daughter, Cindy, who will be a freshman this fall. The Johnsons moved their daughter into her "University home" from Phoenix. Mrs. Hinkle, who resides in a comfortable apartment on the first floor of the dormitory, wants student newcomers to feel free to consult her during the confusing first weeks of school life.
UA's new high rise dorm for women in 1963
Cathy Suttner goes over Sonora Hall rules and regulations with her mother Mrs. T. R. Suttner. The Suttners traveled from Pasadena, Calif., to help their daughter, who will be a freshman at the University, get settled in the spacious new dormitory. Cathy and her three roommates each have individual study desks and drawers pictured. Neutral colored desk lamps also will be furnished.