Edward J. Arntzen papers

Edward J. Arntzen papers, 1909-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Arntzen, Edward J.
Title: Edward J. Arntzen papers
Dates: 1909-1976 (inclusive)
19091976
Quantity: 0.25 linear feet
Collection Number: XOE_CPNWS0080arntzen (collection)
Summary: The Edward J. Arntzen papers document the career of a long-time Western Washington University (WWU) social studies professor, as well as the dedication of Arntzen Hall at WWU.
Repository: Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions: The collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Edward J. Arntzen was a key figure in the history of Western Washington University, teaching there from 1924-1962. His scholarly speciality was in American economic history. He became the chair of the Social Studies Department in 1933 and stepped down from that position in 1960, when, in large measure due to his planning, the department was split into four separate departments. He was able to improve faculty salaries, for which he was greatly appreciated and he became Professor Emeritus in 1962. In appreciation for his accomplishments and service, a new campus building was named for him in 1976.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Edward J. Arntzen papers contain career materials of long-time Western Washington University faculty member and former chairman of the Department of Social Studies for whom Arntzen Hall is named. The collection includes Dr. Arntzen's diploma, early teacher's contracts, social studies reports, graduate research papers, Bruce Cheever's work on Washington railroads, programs and audio tapes of the dedication of Arntzen Hall in 1976, and a picture of Edward Arntzen.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Edward J. Arntzen papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Arntzen Family in 1976.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	Report on Social Studies at the Western Washington College of Education	Undated
1/2	Edward Arntzen Common School Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of Washington)	1909, 1920
1/3	Teachers Contracts	1921, 1924, 1931
1/4	"Liberal Education at Western Washington College of Education" (Report)	Undated
1/5	"The Social Science Survey Course: An Exploration"	1940
1/6	"The Mormons in 1870: A Group Picture"	Undated
1/7	"The Forms and Modes of Operation of Social Selection in Modern Civilized Society as compared with a Primitive Society"	Undated
1/8	"A Survey of Manhattan Island in 1730: A Social History"	Undated
1/9	"Circumstances of the Arrest of Jefferson Davis"	Undated
1/10	"The Importance, Practical and Theoretical of the Distinction Between Social Evolution and Social Progress"	Undated
1/11	Papers written by Arntzen	1928
1/12	Cheever, Bruce Bissell - "The Development of Railroads in the State of Washington 1860-1948"	1949
1/13	Programs for the Dedication/Open House of Arntzen Hall	1976 November 12
1/14	Newspaper article referring to the structure of Arntzen Hall	1974 October 7
1/15	Three cassettes of the Dedication Ceremonies of Arntzen Hall	1976
1/16	Photo of Edward Arntzen	Undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Education, Higher--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources--Photographs
Education, Higher--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources
Railroads--Washington (State)--History

Personal Names

Arntzen, Edward J.--Archives

Corporate Names

Arntzen Hall (Bellingham, Wash.)--History--Sources
Western Washington University--Building, structures, etc.--History--Sources

Geographical Names

Bellingham (Wash.)--History--Sources

Titles within the Collection

Cheever, Bruce Bissell. The Development of Railroads in the State of Washington 1860-1948. Bellingham, WA: Western Washington College of Education, 1948.

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