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Central Washington University Advancement, Press Releases, 1986-2018 (bulk 1994-2001)
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University
- Title
- Central Washington University Advancement, Press Releases
- Dates
- 1986-2018 (bulk 1994-2001) (inclusive)19862018
- Quantity
- 5.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- RG027-05-31
- Summary
- This collection consists of press releases issued by the Office of University Advancement at Central Washington University from 1986 to 2018.
- 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 University Advancement Office at Central Washington University began as the Office of Public Service in 1938. In 1946 the office was renamed the Publications Office, a name which it retained until 1962 when it became part of the Office of Auxiliary Services. After 1966 it became the College Relations and Financial Aid Office and later, in 1969, the College Information Office. When the Central became a university in 1977, the office was renamed the University Information Office. In 1979 it was called the University Relations Office, and in 1993 it became the University Advancement Office.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The vast majority of the press releases in this collection date from 1994 to 2018. The collection includes newspaper clippings of several Central Washington University departmental events from 1986 to 1998. It also includes press releases for the sports complex and Dugmore hall.
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]. RG027-05-31, Central Washington University Advancement, Press Releases. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University (creator)