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Central Washington University Library Department, Bouillon Library Building Committee Papers, 1954-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University Library
- Title
- Central Washington University Library Department, Bouillon Library Building Committee Papers
- Dates
- 1954-1967 (inclusive)19541967
- Quantity
- 2.5 cubic feet, (5 letter size boxes) : Correspondence, meeting minutes, working papers, sketches and plans in good condition, with some poor quality paper
- Collection Number
- RG011-05-01
- Summary
- This collection contains working papers and correspondence produced by the committee planning the construction of Bouillon Library at Central Washington State College in the 1960s.
- Repository
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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
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Open to the public for educational research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1957, a committee of twenty-three, including the Dean of Instruction, Chariman of the Campus Site Committee, members of the library professional staff, one member from each of the instructional divisions and two students, began outlining the instructional and material needs of the library at Central College of Education. After this preliminary planning, a smaller steering committee headed by Dr. J. Wesley Crum, Dean of Instruction, worked with architects of the Seattle firm of Bassetti and Morse to draw up the final plans for new college library. $1,638,154 was allocated for construction and ground was broken on April 25, 1960. By August of the following year, the new building was completed and the contents of Smyser Hall moved into it. The dedication was held on April 26, 1963, when the library was formally named in honor of Mr. Victor J. Bouillon in recognition of his many years of service as a trustee and friend of the college.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The records in this collection reflect the CWCE Library Planning Committee's interactions with architects, college administrators, and other interested parties. Included are reports from library departments regarding space and equipment needs, Library Planning Committee meeting minutes, plan specifications, correspondence between the library staff and the architectural firm, invitations to attend the building dedication, and newspaper stories regarding construction.
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]. RG011-05-01, Central Washington University Library Department, Bouillon Library Building Committee Papers. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1-1 | Correspondence and Working Papers | |
| 1-2 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1954 |
| 1-3 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1957 |
| 1-4 | Correspondence and Working Papers | January, 1958-April, 1958 |
| 1-5 | Correspondence and Working Papers | May, 1958-December, 1958 |
| 1-6 | Correspondence and Working Papers | January, 1959-May, 1959 |
| 1-7 | Correspondence and Working Papers | June, 1959-December, 1959 |
| 1-8 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1960 |
| 2-1 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1961 |
| 2-2 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1962 |
| 2-3 | Correspondence and Working Papers | 1963 |
| 2-4 | Architect’s Drawings and Miscellaneous Sketches | |
| 2-5 | Art | |
| 2-6 | Conversion of Existing Library [Smyser Hall] into Classrooms | |
| 2-7 | Curriculum Materials Center | |
| 2-8 | Dedication Ceremony Program and Letters | |
| 2-9 | Equipment documentation | |
| 2-10 | Furniture | |
| 2-11 | Photographs | |
| 3-1 | Publicity | |
| 4-1 | Move to New Building | |
| 4-2 | Plans | |
| 4-3 | Remodel | 1970 |
| 4-4 | Remodel | 1970-1975 |
| 4-5 | Remodel | 1976-1979 |
| 4-6 | Shortcomings | 1961-1962 |
| 5-1 | Specifications | |
| 5-2 | Specifications for the General Contract | |
| 5-3 | Specifications for the Mechanical Contract | |
| 5-4 | University Archives |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
- College buildings
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Library (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Kirsten Erickson
2012
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