W.S.U. Department of Physical Education for Women Photographs, circa 1914-1970

Overview of the Collection

Title
W.S.U. Department of Physical Education for Women Photographs
Dates
circa 1914-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 container, (1 linear foot), (Approximate 915 items)
Collection Number
PC 36
Summary
A collection of 915 photographs that document many aspects of women's physical education at Washington State University, including dancing, skiing, soccer, bowling, and drill team. The collection also contains two scrapbooks.
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
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The photographs deal with many aspects of women's physical education at Washington State University, and are generally arranged by subject.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The women's physical education photographs were transferred to the University Archives in the Washington State University Libraries in February, 1978 by Carol Gordon, chair of women's physical education (UA78-6).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1 Fundamentals of movement
2 Folk dancing
3 Ballroom and social dancing
4 Square dancing
5 Modern dance
6 Modern dance (scarf dancing)
7 Tumbling
8 Skiing
9 Soccer
10 Track
11 Fencing
12 Drill Team
13 Bowling
14 Smith Gymnasium
15 Handicrafts
16 Crimson "W." 13 items
17 P.E. Sports Club
18 Staff
19 PEM Club
20 WRA
21 Mother's Weekend
22 Camp
23 Other activities and miscellaneous
24 Scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings
Women's Athletic Association. 38 photographs.
1924-1926
25 Scrapbook of photographs 1914-1921

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College sports -- Photographs.
  • Sports -- Participation of -- Women.

Processed and arranged in February, 1979 by David Smestad.
2012

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