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Washington State University Davis Hall Records, 1955-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davis Hall (Washington State University)
- Title
- Washington State University Davis Hall Records
- Dates
- 1955-1968 (inclusive)19551968
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Archives 141 (collection)
- Summary
- These records of Washington State University's women's residence hall, Davis Hall, contain executive council meeting minutes, house meeting minutes, hall handbooks, and copies of the hall newsletter, Davis Haller (sometimes called Davis Holler).
- 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
The Washington State University's students residences Davis and Wilmer Halls were designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect. Constructed in 1937, they were originally named North Hall and South Hall, respectively. In 1947, they were renamed as Wilmer Hall, in honor of Frank J. Wilmer, a former state senator and member of the Board of Regents, and Arthur William Davis, another former member of the Board of Regents. They were planned and have been used continuously as women's residence halls.
To avoid confusion, it should be noted that two other Washington State College dormitories bore the North and South names - North House and South House were constructed in late 1946, and torn down before the end of the 1960s. Those were located east of Stadium Way, off of Farm (Grimes) way.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
These records of Washington State University's women's residence hall, Davis Hall, contain executive council meeting minutes, house meeting minutes, hall handbooks, and copies of the hall newsletter, Davis Haller (sometimes called Davis Holler).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Washington State University Davis Hall Records. 1955-1968 (Archives 141)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
The records of Davis Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 62).
Processing Note
This collection was processed in May, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano.
Related Materials
A variety of scrapbooks from other WSU dormitories are held here in the University Archives in Washington State University's Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
Collections specific to Washington State University Wilmer-Davis include Washington State University Wilmer Hall Records, 1952-1966 (Archives 142) and Wilmer-Davis Hall Scrapbooks, 1937-2013 (Archives 342)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Meeting Minutes 35 items
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1956-1957 |
| 1 | 2 | Meeting Minutes 1964-1965 26 items
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| 1 | 3 | Meeting Minutes 1965-1966 33 items
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| 1 | 4 | Meeting Minutes 1967-1968 25 items
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| 1 | 5 | Davis Haller 1955-1957 2 items
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| 1 | 6 | Hall Handbook 1955-1962 7 items
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dormitories -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
Corporate Names
- Davis Hall (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence
- Davis Hall (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University -- Buildings -- Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Davis Hall (State College of Washington) (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Ann M. Klavano
2025
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