Central Washington University Relations, Historical Photographs

Central Washington University Relations, Historical Photographs, 1891-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Central Washington University Relations
Title: Central Washington University Relations, Historical Photographs
Dates: 1891-1978 (inclusive)
18911978
Quantity: 1.5 cubic feet, (2 oversize boxes) : Photographic prints and laminated labels in good condition.
Collection Number: RG027-06-79
Summary: This collection consists of photographic prints and laminated labels for prints depicting Ellensburg, WA, and the campus of Central Washington University (and its predecessors), 1891-1978.
Repository: 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: Open to the public for educational research
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Central Washington University's Advancement Office 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 Central Washington State College 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 photographs in this collection include portraits of students and faculty of Washington State Normal School (with names included on the backs of photos); photos of buildings at Washington State Normal School and Central Washington State College; aerial photographs of Ellensburg; and portraits of the school’s presidents from 1891 to 1978.

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]. RG027-06-79, Central Washington University Relations, Miscellaneous Historical Photographs. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by size

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1-1	Benjamin Franklin Barge, Principal	1891-1894
1-2	P. A. Getz, President, Principal	1894-1898
1-3	William E. Wilson, Principal/President	1898-1916
1-4	George H. Black, President	1916-1930
1-5	Seldon F. Smyser, Acting President	1930-1931
1-6	Robert E. McConnell, President	1931-1959
1-7	Perry H. Mitchell, Acting President	1959-1961
1-8	James E. Brooks, President	1961-1978
1-9	Donald L. Garrity, President	1978-1991
1-10	“’Diamond 75’ Anniversary Edition" Newspaper Clipping, Photo of Barge Hall
1-11	Group Portrait, Faculty Members	1892-1898
1-12	Group Portrait, First Graduating Class	1892
1-13	Old Library Building, Taken by Patrick Crawford	May 1953
1-14	Framed Individual Portraits, Faculty Members	1904-1905
2-1	Benjamin Franklin Barge, Principal	1891-1894
2-2	Group Portrait, 25th Anniversary Celebration (reprint)	May 25, 1916
2-3	Robert E. McConnell	1931
2-4	McConnell Auditorium, Taken by I	Spring 1970s
2-5	Old Library (Bouillon Hall)	1970s
2-6	Bouillon Library, Occupied 1961	1970s
2-7	McConnell Auditorium and Kamola Hall	1970s
2-8	Black Hall, Grupe Center	1970s
2-9	Nicholson Pavilion	1970s
2-10	Grupe Center, Black Hall	1970s
2-11	Student Union Building	1970s
2-12	Barge Hall	1970s
2-13	Dormitories	1970s
2-14	Barge Hall
2-15	Ellensburg	1940s
2-16	CWCE United Nations Group	1957
2-17	Aerial Photo of Campus	1970s
2-18	State Normal School
2-19	Laboratory Scene, State Normal School
2-20	Group Portrait, Faculty Members	1892-1893
2-21	Group Portrait, Second Graduating Class, Taken by C.A. Bushnell	1893
2-22	Group Portrait, Class	1901
2-23	Group Portrait, Normal School/High School Football Team	1902
2-24	Group Portrait, Class	1905
2-25	Group Portrait, Class Members	Early 1900s
2-26	Group Portrait, Faculty Members	1892-1893
2-27	Group Portrait, Class, Taken by C.A. Bushnell	1894
2-28	Ellensburg Looking South from the Normal School	1895
2-29	Ellensburg Looking South from the Normal School	1895
2-30	Group Portrait, Faculty Members	1895
2-31	Group Portrait, Class	1897
2-32	Group Portrait, Faculty Members	1899-1900
2-33	Group Portrait, Class	1900
2-34	State Normal School	1900-1901
2-35	Normal School Football Team	1907-1908
2-36	Group Portrait, 25th Anniversary Celebration	May 25, 1916
2-37	McConnell Auditorium	1949
2-38	New Science Building	1965
2-39	Aerial Photograph Central Washington State College	1966
2-40	Aerial Photograph Central Washington State College	1966
2-41	Old Library (Barge Hall)	1920s

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Central Washington University--History
Universities and colleges--Washington (State)

Geographical Names

Ellensburg (Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

Photographic prints

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Central Washington University Relations (creator)

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