Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records

Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1923-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. Women's Physical Education Department.
Title: Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records
Dates: 1923-1976 (inclusive)
19231976
Quantity: 1 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number: Archives 19 (collection)
Summary: Collection contains correspondence, financial reports, preparatory notes for productions, programs, photographs, etc. There are also scrapbooks and programs related to the annual activities day.
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

Women's physical education at WSU began in 1901-02. Nine years later folk dancing was introduced into the program. Since that time dance has become an increasingly significant part of the women's physical education curriculum.

For further history, see "The History of the Development of the Women's Physical Education Major Program of the State College of Washington, From its Inception in 1919, to 1929," by Maxine Hazel Smith, Pullman, 1951 (Unpublished M.A. thesis).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The records of the Women's Physical Education Department span the years 1923 through 1976 and are concerned with dance, gymnastics, and the Physical Education Majors (P.E.M.) Club. The collection includes correspondence news, program preparations and schedules, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

The papers are grouped in two series. The first series contains correspondence (1923-1927) between W.S.U. faculty and Miss Elizabeth Burchenal, a folk dance specialist who conducted institutes on campus. Also in the first series are materials from the annual dance/gymnastics festival as well as other dance related activities. Memorabilia from the annual P.E.M. Club high school activities day, the club charter, and the club constitution make up the second series.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1923-1976 (Archives 19)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The papers are grouped in two series: Series 1. Dance, Series 2. Physical Education Majors Club. Within the series, the original order is maintained.

Acquisition Information

The Women's Physical Education Department records were donated to the Washington State University Library by Professor Jane Harris Ericson in June 1977. (UA 77-15)

Processing Note

This collection was processed in May 1978 by Pat Graham Pidcock

Related Materials

Washington State University Womens Physical Education Department Records, 1973-1981 (Archives 300)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Dance Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1-3	Correspondence 1923-27 (Burchenal) 73 items
1	4	Correspondence 27 items	1945-1949
1	5	Financial Reports 45 items	1926-1935
1	6	Programs and Publicity 7 items	1926-1944
1	7	Square Dance 25 items	1951-1954
1	8-13	Dance Festival 313 items	1959-1970

Series 2: Physical Education Majors Club Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Annual Activities Day
Box	Folder
2	14	17 items	1961-1968
2	15	17 items	1965
2	16	11 items	1968
2	17	20 items	1969
2	18	27 items	1970
2	19	27 items	1971
2	20	26 items	1972
2	21	18 items	1973
2	22	14 items	1974
2	23	18 items	1975
2	24	14 items	1976
Box	Folder
2	25	P.E.M. Club Constitution and Charter 10 items	1963-1968
Oversize		P.E.M. Club Scrapbook	1969-1975

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Physical education for women -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
Women athletes -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

State College of Washington. Women's Physical Education Department -- Records and correspondence.
Washington State University. Women's Physical Education Department -- Records and correspondence.

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- State College of Washington. Women's Physical Education Department. (creator)

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