Central Washington University Office of the President, Historical Materials

Central Washington University Office of the President, Historical Materials, 1890s-1994

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Central Washington University. Office of the President
Title: Central Washington University Office of the President, Historical Materials
Dates: 1890s-1994 (inclusive)
18901994
Quantity: 1.5 cubic feet, (2 legal sized document boxes; 1 oversize box) : Correspondence, newspaper, photographs in fair condition with some aging to older items
Collection Number: RG014-06-02
Summary: This collection consists of miscellaneous documents related to the history of Central Washington University, from its founding to 1994.
Repository: Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to the public for educational research
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Office of the President at Central Washington University originated with the appointment of a Principal for Washington State Normal School by the Board of Trustees in the fall of 1891. The title of Principal was changed to President in 1914 and continues in use to the present day.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Items in this collection document the establishment of Washington State Normal School, changes to its name, administrative and curriculum changes, consolidation attempts, student life, scholarships, anniversary celebrations, student protests against the Vietnam War, building construction, land use zones, and lists of early graduates.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number]. RG014-06-02, Central Washington University Office of the President, Miscellaneous Historical Materials. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Chronological arrangement

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1-1	Establishment of Normal School	1890s
1-2	CWU History	1900-1909
1-3	Public Education	1905-1909
1-4	CWU History, Newspaper	1900-1909
1-5	CWU History	1910-1919
1-6	State Auditor’s Report	1913
1-7	25th Anniversary	1916
1-8	CWU History	1920-1929
1-9	CWU History, Newspaper	1920-1929
1-10	CWU History, Finances	1922-1923
1-11	Hall Pass	1927
1-12	Name Changes	1937-1977
1-13	50th “Golden” Anniversary	1941
1-14	Scholarships and Awards	1944-1966
2-1	Scholarships and Awards, Newspaper	1949-1964
2-2	CWU History	1960-1969
2-3	CWU History, Newspaper	1960-1969
2-4	Central’s Years of Dissent	1965-1973
2-5	75th Anniversary	1966
2-6	Changes in Administration/Curriculum	1967-1971
2-7	Psychology Building Architecture	1968-1973
2-8	CWU History	1970-1979
2-9	100th Anniversary	1987-1991
2-10	Centennial Symposium Speakers	1991
2-11	Wahle Barbecue	1994
Box
3	Photographs
3	Land Use Zones Map

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Central Washington University--History
College buildings
Strategic planning--Education (Higher)

Geographical Names

Ellensburg (Wash.)

Occupations

College administrators

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Office of the President (creator)

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