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Central Washington University Faculty Papers, Thomas Yeh and Ruth Hartman, 1965-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Yeh, Thomas; Hartman, Ruth
- Title
- Central Washington University Faculty Papers, Thomas Yeh and Ruth Hartman
- Dates
- 1965-2004 (inclusive)19652004
- Quantity
- 3.75 cubic feet, (6 letter-sized document boxes, 1 legal-sized document box, 1 half letter-sized document box) : Correspondence, inter-departmental memoranda and status reports, committee meeting minutes, and miscellaneous records in good condition
- Collection Number
- FP-0035
- Summary
- This collection consists of correspondence, memos, policies, and reports for Central Washington University Library from 1965 to 2004.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Hartman was hired as an Assistant Professor of Librarianship by Central Washington State College on July 1, 1965 assigned to reference with the special assignment of building a documents collection. On July 1, 1973, Ms. Hartman was promoted to Associate Professor and served as Head of Documents, Maps, and Microforms Department until her retirement on June 30, 1985.
Thomas Yeh was hired as a Reclassification Librarian by Central Washington State College in October of 1965. In 1967 he was assigned to be Head of the Reclassification Project. From 1969 to 1972, Mr. Yeh served as a Cataloging Librarian becoming Head of Cataloging Department in 1973. Mr. Yeh also served as an Exchange Professor at Anhui University, China in 1983 and 1984. On October 1, 1985 he became Head of the Documents, Maps, and Microform Department, a position he held until his retirement in 2004.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of correspondence, inter-departmental memoranda, library service policies, department analysis and status reports, including five year reports, and library faculty assignments at Central Washington University from 1965 to 2004. The collection also includes annual reports and meeting minutes from the Library Faculty Council, Library Staff Association, and Department Heads.
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]. FP-0035, Central Washington University Faculty Papers, Thomas Yeh and Ruth Hartman 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 memos | 1965-1967 |
| 1-2 | Correspondence and memos, Personnel | 1967-2000 |
| 1-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1968-1970 |
| 1-4 | Correspondence and memos, Victor J. Bouillon Library / Annual Reports | 1968-1972 |
| 1-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1971-1972 |
| 1-6 | Correspondence and memos, Thomas Yeh Publications | 1971-1992 |
| 1-7 | Correspondence and memos | 1973 |
| 1-8 | Correspondence and memos | 1974 |
| 2-1 | Correspondence and memos | 1975-1978 |
| 2-2 | Correspondence and memos | 1979 |
| 2-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1980 |
| 2-4 | Correspondence and memos | 1980 |
| 2-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1981 |
| 2-6 | Correspondence and memos | 1982 |
| 3-1 | Correspondence and memos | 1978-1984 |
| 3-2 | Correspondence and memos | 1985 |
| 3-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1986 |
| 3-4 | Correspondence and memos | 1986 |
| 3-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1987 |
| 3-6 | Correspondence and memos, Annual Reports | 1987-2004 |
| 4-1 | Correspondence and memos | 1988 |
| 4-2 | Correspondence and memos | 1989 |
| 4-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1989 |
| 4-4 | Correspondence and memos | 1990 |
| 4-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1991 |
| 4-6 | Correspondence and memos, Thomas Yeh Governor’s Award | 1991 |
| 4-7 | Correspondence and memos | 1992 |
| 5-1 | Correspondence and memos | 1992 |
| 5-2 | Correspondence and memos | 1993 |
| 5-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1993 |
| 5-4 | Correspondence and memos | 1994 |
| 5-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1994 |
| 5-6 | Correspondence and memos | 1995 |
| 5-7 | Correspondence and memos | 1995 |
| 6-1 | Correspondence and memos | 1996 |
| 6-2 | Correspondence and memos | 1996 |
| 6-3 | Correspondence and memos | 1997 |
| 6-4 | Correspondence and memos | 1998 |
| 6-5 | Correspondence and memos | 1999 |
| 6-6 | Correspondence and memos | 2000 |
| 6-7 | Correspondence and memos | 2001 |
| 6-8 | Correspondence and memos | 2002 |
| 6-9 | Correspondence and memos | 2003 |
| 6-10 | Correspondence and memos | 2004 |
| 7-1 | History of Government Documents | 1964 |
| 7-2 | History of Government Documents | 1965-1968 |
| 7-3 | History of Government Documents | 1969-1970 |
| 7-4 | History of Government Documents | 1971 |
| 8-1 | History of Government Documents | 1972-1973 |
| 8-2 | History of Government Documents | 1974 |
| 8-3 | History of Government Documents | 1975-1976 |
| 8-4 | History of Government Documents | 1977 |
| 8-5 | History of Government Documents | 1978-1980 |
| 8-6 | History of Government Documents | 1981-1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hartman, Ruth (creator)
- Yeh, Thomas (creator)
Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Library (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Brenda Gardner
2012
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