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Central Washington University Faculty Papers, Sarah Spurgeon Scrapbook, 1946-1983 (bulk 1954-1956)
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spurgeon, Sarah
- Title
- Central Washington University Faculty Papers, Sarah Spurgeon Scrapbook
- Dates
- 1946-1983 (bulk 1954-1956) (inclusive)19461983
- Quantity
- 1.5 cubic feet, (1 oversized box, 1 letter-sized Hollinger box) : Photographs, notebooks, and newspaper clippings in good condition
- Collection Number
- FP-0031
- Summary
- This collection contains photographs and newspapers relating to the work of Sarah Spurgeon, professor in the Art Department of Central Washington University (previously Central Washington College of Education and Central Washington State College) in the 1930s-1970s.
- 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
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sarah Spurgeon (1903-1985) came to Ellensburg from Iowa in 1939 and joined the art department at the college the same year. She took a hiatus from her work at Central Washington College of Education during World War II when she went to work for Boeing as an artist. Following the war, she returned to Ellensburg and continued as a professor until her retirement in 1971. The Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery, named in 1977 and currently housed in Randall Hall, is free and open to the public.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of notebooks, scrapbooks, notices, and black-and-white photographs relating to the work of Sarah Spurgeon, professor in the Art Department of Central Washington College of Education (now Central Washington University) in the 1930s-1970s. Also included are several local newspaper clippings about art events in which Spurgeon or her students played a part.
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-0031, Faculty Papers, Sarah Spurgeon Scrapbook. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by exhibit and material type
Bibliography
Further information about the Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery is available here.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
PhotographsReturn to Top
The following entails an inventory of captioned photographs in the Sarah Spurgeon Scrapbook.
Description | Dates |
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Wenatchee Art Club visit to CWCE, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Barnum, Bob Mattielli |
March 29, 1955 |
Ginkgo |
1955 |
Beaux Arts Ball, John Morgan, Peg Orr |
1956 |
Ginkgo Mural |
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Stan Day, Charles Smith, publicity for Larson Gallery Exhibit |
Fall 1955 |
Art 100, Crayon Resist |
1956 |
Art Festival, Richard Rasmussen Gallery Talk |
1956 |
Figure Class visits nursery school |
Spring 1955 |
Loren Sparks, Dorothy Dean, Sam Mohler, Helen Michaelson, Larry Moe |
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Betty Seresun, Senior Exhibit |
1956 |
Art Festival |
1956 |
Vantage |
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Lynn Williams |
1955 |
Hal Chambers and B. Barlow painting Boy Scout Jamboree mural. Materials paid for by Rotary Club of Ellensburg, Washington |
1946 |
Homecoming, Ann Nachetelo, Terry Randall, Sally Farmer, Judy Bower, Jim Kemp |
|
H.S. Art Festival |
1955 |
Ann Nachatelo, Pat, Terry Randall, Sally Farmer, Judy Bower, Jim Kemp |
1958 |
Jim Jacobs, Rudy Kovaceuich, Ken Vertz, Gary Brown, Websters |
1953 |
Joan Stevens and Nancie Dunn |
June 1958 |
19 x 6 Art 100, Framing, John Hooper and Sagara |
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Homecoming Alumni Art Exhibit |
1953 |
Nancy Stevens |
1955 |
CES Library Tile Designed by Sarah Spurgeon, 1939, Miss Helen Librarian, 1954 |
1939-1954 |
Bellevue Fair |
1954 |
Rudy Kovaceuich, Jim Jacobs, Ken Vertz, Gary Brown, 1953, Dec., Websters, Paintings by Helen Rhine, Joan Heppel, Jan Michelotti |
Spring 1953 |
Jim Blanchard, Jane Simmons, Bellevue Fair |
1954 |
Tom Knudsen, Pat Cosper, Ted Olson, For article on Art Dept., B. Wiley Photo |
December 1953 |
Boeing Flying Fortress |
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Wayerty, Joan Stevens, Delores Schiffner, Barney Flora, Peg Orr, Keep Washington Green Poster |
Winter 1955 |
Jerry Dudley, Roger Assestine, Nursery School, CES |
Spring 1955 |
Figure Class working on portraits for the play Harvey, Joan Heikell, Pat Haberman, Jeanne Stafford, Jerry Ward, Kathy Arivoldt |
February 22, 1955 |
Art Festival |
Spring 1958 |
Gary Brown, Nancy Stevens, YMCA |
Spring 1955 |
Newspaper ClippingsReturn to Top
Description |
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“Muralist Pictures the Ages-Old Ginkgo” |
“Valley Artists Represented in Seattle Gallery Showing” |
“Unveiling of Memorial Panels Completes Pool” |
“CWC Delegation Draws Crowds at Fair in Bellevue” |
“Annual East Side Exhibition Opens” |
“Carry Out Bellevue Fair Theme” |
“Memorial Plaques Placed” |
“Bellevue Art, Craft Show Attracts Many” |
Scrapbook, "Notes on the Land"Return to Top
Description | Dates |
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Notebook for "Notes on the Land" |
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Miscellaneous |
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Spurgeon Gallery Exhibit Notices |
1980-1984 |
Local activism |
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Spurgeon Gallery Dedication, Letters |
October 1977 |
Spurgeon Gallery Dedication, Photographs |
October 1977 |
News clippings |
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Display materials |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art--20th century
- Education--United State
Corporate Names
- Central Washington University
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg, Wash.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
- Scrapbooks
Occupations
- Art teachers
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Spurgeon, Sarah (creator)