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Archives West provides access to descriptions of primary sources in the western United States, including correspondence, diaries or photographs. Digital reproductions of the materials are available in some cases.
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July 15, 2024 12:34 pm
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and ArchivesThe WWAMI records spans from 1972 to 2016, documenting the program's efforts to address rural healthcare needs through comprehensive medical education and community engagement. The collection includes photographs, correspondence, press releases, financial records, course files, student records, and administrative documents, offering a detailed view of the program's impact and evolution.
July 15, 2024 8:50 am
LGBTQ+ Sex Ed Shame Freeeee: Your Life Is Yours, 2022
Oregon Historical Society Research LibraryBlack and white zine containing educational information about sexual activity and gender identity. The zine was produced by social work students at Portland State University in Oregon, and was distributed at the 2022 Pride parade in Astoria, Oregon.
July 15, 2024 8:38 am
Society of Native Oregon Born membership materials and clippings, 1979-1980
Oregon Historical Society Research LibraryA Society of Native Oregon Born (S.N.O.B.) membership certificate and membership card for Jean C. Fukuda, an informational flyer about the society, and two clippings from Old Oregon magazine about the society. The Society of Native Oregon Born was founded in 1979 by artist and humorist James Cloutier; Fukuda became a member in June 1980.
July 12, 2024 2:17 pm
Shanda Boyd collection, approximately 1985-2008
University of Washington Libraries, Special CollectionsU.S. Army nurses uniform and other materials related to the career and activism of a University of Washington alumna
July 11, 2024 1:17 pm
Virginia J. Washburn Morrison papers, 1939, 1955-1991, undated
University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special CollectionsVirginia J. Washburn Morrison (1919-2020) was a native of Tacoma, Washington and the founder of the Tacoma Youth Symphony. This collection includes materials related to the College of Puget Sound School of Music, the Tacoma Arts For Youth Council, the Tacoma Youth Symphony, the Tacoma Symphony, the Tacoma B&I Circus Store, and the Tacoma Fun Fair. Materials include correspondence, financial records, reports, photographs, posters, programs, tickets, newspaper clippings, and newsletters.
July 11, 2024 12:26 pm
Pottenger-Hansen papers, 1918-2024
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and ArchivesJosie Hansen's notes and textbooks for her time as a University of Idaho student.
July 10, 2024 1:18 pm
Alzada Tipton papers, 2016-2018
Whitman College and Northwest ArchivesThe collection contains materials from Alzada Tipton's service as chair of the Whitman College Advisory Committee for Collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Formats include correspondence, drafts, and meeting notes, and date from 2016 to 2018.
July 10, 2024 12:36 pm
American Society of Agricultural Engineers Papers, 1992-1995
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and ArchivesThe American Society of Agricultural Engineers records span from 1992 to 1995, with the bulk of materials covering 1993 and the successful historical landmark induction of a cutter bar and tined pickup reel in Garfield, WA. Materials include photocopied patents, dedication program materials, speeches, and publications.
July 10, 2024 10:32 am
Paul Apostolidis papers, 1987-2017
Whitman College and Northwest ArchivesThe Paul Apostolidis papers consist of research materials on the Christian Right as well as the Latino population in Washington State.
July 9, 2024 4:59 pm
McChord Air Force Base photographs, circa 1940s
Seattle Public Library, Special CollectionsThe collection documents the activities at McChord Air Force base in the 1940s including portraits of commanding officers and photographs depicting events such as medal ceremonies, training exercises and leisure activities.