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Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Library Building Papers, 1962-2011
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University Library
- Title
- Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Library Building Papers
- Dates
- 1962-2011 (inclusive)19622011
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic foot, (2 letter-sized boxes, 1 half letter-sized box) : Correspondence, plans, meeting minutes, photographs and working papers in good condition
- Collection Number
- RG011-05-13
- Summary
- This collection contains correspondence, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, sketches, drawings, specifications, and photographs relevant to the construction of Brooks Library at Central Washington University, 1962-2011.
- 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
The Central Washington University library began in Barge Hall, moved into Bouillon Hall when it was constructed, and finally to a new building in 1973. The architect of the new library building was Ibsen Nelson of Seattle. The library was initially part of a Library-Instructional Complex that included another building attached to the library via a breezeway which would have contained the Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology departments as well as general use classrooms. In 2003, the building was named in honor of Dr. James L. Brooks, former president of Central Washington University.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Along with meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, sketches, and drawings, this collection contains correspondence between Central Washington University library staff, building committee members, architects, and other construction personnel.
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]. RG011-05-13, Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Library Building 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 | 1962-1967 | |
| 1-2 | 1968 | |
| 1-3 | 1969 | |
| 1-4 | 1970 | |
| 1-5 | 1971 | |
| 1-6 | 1972 | |
| 1-7 | 1973 | |
| 1-8 | 1974 | |
| 1-9 | 1975 | |
| 2-1 | 1976 | |
| 2-2 | Strategic planning | 1995-2010 |
| 2-3 | Library history display for National Library Week | 2011 |
| 3-1 | Undated Papers | |
| 3-2 | Card Catalog Deficiencies | |
| 3-3 | Photographs | |
| 3-4 | Schematic Drawings | June 28, 1968 |
| 3-5 | August 9, 1968 | |
| 3-6 | Schematic Drawings | 1970 |
| 3-7 | Specifications | |
| 3-8 | Specifications Addendum | |
| 3-9 | Specifications- Architectural, Structural |
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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