Davis Hall Records, 1955-1968

Overview of the Collection

Title
Davis Hall Records
Dates
1955-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximate 148 items, ( .25 linear feet), ( 1 containers)
Collection Number
Archives 141
Summary
Contains minutes, hall handbooks and copies of Davis Haller or, at times, Davis Holler, the hall newsletter. Also includes both the executive council and house meetings
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

The Collection is open for research use.

Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Davis Hall, designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect, was built in 1937. Originally named North Hall, in 1947 it was renamed after Arthur William Davis, a former member of the Board of Regents. It was planned and has been used continuously as a women's residence hall.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The records of Davis Hall, 1955-1968, contain minutes, hall handbooks and copies of Davis Haller or, at times, Davis Holler, the hall newsletter. They are arranged chronologically and include both the executive council and house meetings.

Acquisition Information

The records of Davis Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 62).

Processing Note

The records were processed in May, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Meeting Minutes
35 items
1956-1957
1 2 Meeting Minutes
26 items
1964-1965
1 3 Meeting Minutes
33 items
1965-1966
1 4 Meeting Minutes
25 items
1967-1968
1 5 Davis Haller
2 items
1955-1957
1 6 Hall Handbook
7 items
1955-1962

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

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

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University--Buildings--Archives
  • Washington State University. Davis Hall--Archives (creator)
  • Washington State University. Davis Hall--Records and correspondence

Titles within the Collection

  • Davis Haller
  • Davis Holler

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • State College of Washington. Davis Hall. (creator)
    • State College of Washington. North Hall. (creator)