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William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers, 1892-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gnaedinger, William Griffin
- Title
- William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers
- Dates
- 1892-1976 (inclusive)18921976
1976 (bulk)19761976 - Quantity
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 187 (collection)
- Summary
- Collection includes notes, photographs, and two drafts of William Griffin Gnaedinger's book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's." The book was published in 1976 and the majority of Gnaedinger's notes date from this same period.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William Griffin Gnaedinger (1910-1995) was born in Wallace, Idaho on October 15, 1910. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1928 and from the University of Idaho in 1936 with a degree in education. After marrying Miss Irene Carlson, Gnaedinger moved to Lewiston, Idaho where he taught at junior high and high schools, in addition to working as a part-time audio-visual director.
Gnaedinger received his master's degree from Washington State University in 1940 while holding the position of Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Through this position he became instrumental in the development of the use of films and other media in classroom instruction in the Pacific Northwest. Gnaedinger was also one of the founders of the Washington Department of Audio Visual Instruction (WDAVI).
In 1941, Gnaedinger joined the U.S. Navy and was a training officer during World War II and served as a commander in the Naval Reserve. Following the war, he served on the Executive Board of the National Education Association's Division of Audio Visual Instruction (DAVI), 1962-1965.
He then moved into library administration at Washington State University as an Associate Director. While at WSU, Gnaedinger was active in the St. James Episcopal Church. He retired in 1974 and was awarded the title Associate Director Emeritus of Libraries.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains notes, photographs, and drafts pertaining to William Griffin Gnaedinger's 1976 book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's."
The photographs included in the collection portray St. Katherine/St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman, Washington, the church's choir, and images of the inside of the church during Easter and Christmas. Gnaedinger's drafts of his book include one handwritten version and one bound typescript version.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Acquisition Information
William Griffin Gnaedinger donated this collection of his papers to the Washington State University Libraries in 1977.
Bibliography
Sources: Guide to the William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers, 1937-1974 (Cage 67): http://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc/finders/cg67.htm; Gnaedinger obituary in the Spokesman-Review newspaper, June 2, 1995: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jun/02/obituaries/.
Related Materials
William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers, 1937-1974 (Cage 67).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Photographs | 1892-1943 |
| 1 | 2 | Financial summaries - Parish census data | 1939-1975 |
| 1 | 3 | Notes from Proceedings of Annual Convocations of the Missionary District/Diocese of Spokane | 1894-1962 |
| 1 | 4 | Meeting minutes, notes, etc. - ECW, St. Anne's Guild, Women's Auxiliary | circa 1950-1972 |
| 1 | 5 | Vestry minutes | 1960-1973 |
| 1 | 6 | St. James Ladies Guild - minutes, etc. | 1909-1973 |
| 1 | 7 | Miscellaneous notes - P. H., record books, registry, etc. | undated |
| 1 | 8 | Manuscript - "The Episcopal Church in Pullman" | 1976 |
| 1 | 9 | The Episcopal Church in Pullman | 1976 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Pullman (Wash.). Episcopal Parish of Saint James
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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