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Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1923-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State University. Women's Physical Education Department.
Title
Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records
Dates
1923-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number
Archives 19 (collection)
Summary
Collection contains correspondence, financial reports, preparatory notes for productions, programs, photographs, etc. There are also scrapbooks and programs related to the annual activities day.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Women's physical education at WSU began in 1901-02. Nine years later folk dancing was introduced into the program. Since that time dance has become an increasingly significant part of the women's physical education curriculum.

For further history, see "The History of the Development of the Women's Physical Education Major Program of the State College of Washington, From its Inception in 1919, to 1929," by Maxine Hazel Smith, Pullman, 1951 (Unpublished M.A. thesis).

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Content Description

The records of the Women's Physical Education Department span the years 1923 through 1976 and are concerned with dance, gymnastics, and the Physical Education Majors (P.E.M.) Club. The collection includes correspondence news, program preparations and schedules, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

The papers are grouped in two series. The first series contains correspondence (1923-1927) between W.S.U. faculty and Miss Elizabeth Burchenal, a folk dance specialist who conducted institutes on campus. Also in the first series are materials from the annual dance/gymnastics festival as well as other dance related activities. Memorabilia from the annual P.E.M. Club high school activities day, the club charter, and the club constitution make up the second series.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1923-1976 (Archives 19)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The papers are grouped in two series: Series 1. Dance, Series 2. Physical Education Majors Club. Within the series, the original order is maintained.

Acquisition Information

The Women's Physical Education Department records were donated to the Washington State University Library by Professor Jane Harris Ericson in June 1977. (UA 77-15)

Processing Note

This collection was processed in May 1978 by Pat Graham Pidcock

Related Materials

Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1973-1981 (Archives 300)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Physical education for women -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
  • Women athletes -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • State College of Washington. Women's Physical Education Department -- Records and correspondence.
  • Washington State University. Women's Physical Education Department -- Records and correspondence.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • State College of Washington. Women's Physical Education Department. (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Pat Graham Pidcock
2021

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