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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)18942002
1917-1930 (bulk)19171930 - 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
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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
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
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Corporate Names
- Stevens Hall (Washington State University) (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Paul Green
2024
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