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Washington State College Audio Recordings, 1937-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Washington State College Audio Recordings
- Dates
- 1937-1947 (inclusive)19371947
- Quantity
- 1.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Archives 341 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of five recorded albums of materials significant to Washington State College.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Washington State University as an institution dates to 1890, when it was authorized by the newly-formed State of Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of five recorded albums of materials significant to Washington State College. Beyond format and their all being found together on shelf, most of the items bear no relationship to each other.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Important: Certain older formats of albums (shellac, or early vinyl) can be damaged by modern diamond needles, and these albums should be evaluated before attempting to play them.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
In 1979, these were recorded onto audio cassettes, which were them placed in MASC as CT (Cassette Tape) collections. They are held as CT 6, CT7, CT8, and CT9. Some of these may have since been digitized. The "Cougar Pep Songs" noted above is held there as CT5.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Washington State College Audio Recordings, 1937-1947 (Archives 341)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The albums are stored flat. The only ordering is due to size, for ease in storing and protecting the collection.
Acquisition Information
These records were discovered tucked away on MASC shelving in June of 2015; they had been received in MASC sometime in July of 1979 or earlier, but no record of their provenance otherwise exists.
Future Additions
Additional recorded albums relevant to Washington State University history may be added to this collection in the future.
Processing Note
This collection was processed in June, 2015 by University Archivist Mark O'English.
Related Materials
One additional album, Cougar Pep Songs, 1934, was found with these other recordings and moved to WSU Publications 113 (Music: Songbooks and Records). Other albums of WSC music may be found there as well.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Album | |
| 1 | 1 | "Ohio Story: The House on College Ave." A biography of the Compton family, including WSC President Wilson Compton. Cleveland Recording Company, 1947-06-06. 15 minutes. 16" diameter 33 RPM album. |
| 1 | 2 | Side 1: "Should I Go to College." Radio Address by WSC President E.O. Holland. KHQ-KGA, Spokane, WA, 1940. 15 minutes. Side 2: WSC Commencement Address, E.O. Holland. 1941-06-09. 11 minutes. 16" diameter 33 RPM album. Playing starts on the inside and goes outwards. |
| 1 | 3-5 | WSC Commencement Addresses, Governor Clarence D. Martin (11 minutes) and WSC President Emeritus E.A. Bryan (8 minutes). 1937-06-14. 3 12" diameter albums. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Washington State College -- Archives
- Washington State University -- Archives
Finding aid prepared by Mark O'English
2016
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