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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
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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
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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.
Processing Note
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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 |
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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.