State College of Washington Stevens Hall Records, 1894-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stevens Hall (State College of Washington)
Title
State College of Washington Stevens Hall Records
Dates
1894-2002 (inclusive)
1917-1930 (bulk)
Quantity
2.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (5 Boxes)
Collection Number
Archives 133 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of records of the State College of Washington (later Washington State University) women's residence hall, Stevens Hall.
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Stevens Hall, planned by the architectural firm of Stephens and Josephans, was built in 1895 to house women students. It is still in use and is one of the oldest buildings on the Washington State University campus. It was named in honor of Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens. The building has been utilized consistently as a women's dormitory since it was first occupied. Other campus activities have been temporarily accomodated there as well. For instance, the Music Department was housed in the basement and the Home Economics Department and Women's Physical Education activities were held in the playroom during the 1890's. Following the burning of Ferry Hall in 1897, men were housed temporarily on one floor of Stevens Hall. State conventions have often met in the drawing room, and distinguished guests have visited there, including Helen Keller and her teacher, Miss Sullivan (April, 1915). It has been a frequent tradition for daughters to succeed mothers as residents of Stevens Hall.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Stevens Hall, planned by the architectural firm of Stephens and Josephans, was built in 1895 to house women students. It is still in use and is one of the oldest buildings on the Washington State University campus. It was named in honor of Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens. The building has been utilized consistently as a women's dormitory since it was first occupied. Other campus activities have been temporarily accomodated there as well. For instance, the Music Department was housed in the basement and the Home Economics Department and Women's Physical Education activities were held in the playroom during the 1890's. Following the burning of Ferry Hall in 1897, men were housed temporarily on one floor of Stevens Hall. State conventions have often met in the drawing room, and distinguished guests have visited there, including Helen Keller and her teacher, Miss Sullivan (April, 1915). It has been a frequent tradition for daughters to succeed mothers as residents of Stevens Hall.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

State College of Washington Stevens Hall Records, 1894-2002 (Archives 133)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically within each functional group.

Acquisition Information

The records of Stevens Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1980 (WSU 154). Additional records were tranferred to MASC by Sarah Viveiros in October, 2003 (UA2003-15).

Processing Note

The records were processed in February, 1984 by Paul Green; additional records were added by Mark O'English in October, 2008.

Related Materials

Washington State University Stevens Hall Historical Questionnaires and Photographs, 1910-1984 (Archives 345)

Additional student goverment records and scrapbooks remain in Stevens hall.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Minutes of Stevens Hall Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
1 item
1914-1917
1 2
1 item
1917-1919
1 3
1 item
1919-1920
1 4
1 item
1920-1924
1 5
1 item
1924-1926
1 6
1 item
1928-1930
1 7
46 items
1931-1932
1 8
95 items
1933-1936
1 9
75 items
1937-1940
1 10
54 items
1956-1966
1 11
25 items
1999-2000
1 12
40 items
2001-2002
2 13
Minutes of the Welfare Board
1 item
1919-1921
2 14
Log of Events
1 item
1917-1937
2 15
Guest Book
1 item
1917-1935
2 16
Specifications for Stevens Hall
1 item
1894
2 17
Reports on Activities and Conditions in Stevens Hall
6 items
1907-1920
2 18
Handbooks and Songbook,
3 items
ca. 1935-1955
2 19
Constitution, Forms, and Insignia Design,
4 items
ca. 1909-1930
2 20
Photographs and Room Dedications,
7 items
ca. 1919-1925

Scrapbooks Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
3 21
1 item
1917-1930
4 22
2 items (only one present, 10-30-08, MOE)
1938-1943
5 23
1 item
1945-1948

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dormitories -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Stevens Hall (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence
  • Stevens Hall (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University -- Buildings -- Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Stevens Hall (Washington State University) (creator)