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Central Washington University Library Department, Accession Records and Circulation Statistics, 1899-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University Library
- Title
- Central Washington University Library Department, Accession Records and Circulation Statistics
- Dates
- 1899-1962 (inclusive)18991962
- Quantity
- 3.5 cubic feet, (7 letter size document boxes) : Bound ledgers in fair condition
- Collection Number
- RG011-05-10
- Summary
- This collection consists of accession records and circulation statistics kept by campus library at Central Washington University from 1899 to 1962.
- 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 in 1962, and finally to a new building in 1973. In 2003, the building was named in honor of Dr. James E. Brooks, former president of Central Washington University.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The accession records in this collection list each book and journal purchased or donated to Central's library from 1899 to 1962. The circulation statistics list tabulations of monthly book loans by specific subject from 1928 to 1956. Included in the collection are the circulation statistics for the Washington State Normal School library from 1933 to 1939.
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]. RG011-05-10, Central Washington University Library, Accession Records and Circulation Statistics. 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 | Accession Records | 1899-1905 |
| 1-2 | Accession Records | 1905-1910 |
| 1-3 | Accession Records | 1910-1913 |
| 1-4 | Accession Records | 1913-1916 |
| 2-1 | Accession Records | 1916-1918 |
| 2-2 | Accession Records | 1919-1921 |
| 2-3 | Accession Records | 1921-1924 |
| 2-4 | Accession Records | 1924-1926 |
| 2-5 | Accession Records | 1926-1930 |
| 3-1 | Accession Records | 1930-1933 |
| 3-2 | Accession Records | 1933-1936 |
| 3-3 | Accession Records | 1936-1938 |
| 3-4 | Accession Records | 1938-1940 |
| 3-5 | Accession Records | 1940-1942 |
| 4-1 | Accession Records | 1942-1944 |
| 4-2 | Accession Records | 1944-1947 |
| 4-3 | Accession Records | 1947-1948 |
| 4-4 | Accession Records | 1948-1950 |
| 5-1 | Accession Records | 1950-1951 |
| 5-2 | Accession Records | 1951-1953 |
| 5-3 | Accession Records | 1953-1955 |
| 5-4 | Accession Records | 1955-1956 |
| 6-1 | Accession Records | 1956-1958 |
| 6-2 | Accession Records | 1958-1959 |
| 6-3 | Accession Records | 1959-1960 |
| 6-4 | Accession Records | 1960-1961 |
| 7-1 | Accession Records | 1961-1962 |
| 7-2 | Circulation Statistics | 1928-1940 |
| 7-3 | Circulation Statistics | 1933-1939 |
| 7-4 | Circulation Statistics | 1939-1945 |
| 7-5 | Circulation Statistics | 1945-1950 |
| 7-6 | Circulation Statistics | 1950-1956 |
| 7-7 | Training School Circulation Statistics | 1933-1939 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
- Library statistics--United States
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Library (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Dieter C. Ullrich
2012
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