University of Washington Department of Communication and related records, 1911-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Department of Communication
Title
University of Washington Department of Communication and related records
Dates
1911-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 23.8 cubic feet (24 boxes plus 4 vertical files, approximately 520 transcription discs, and 22 digital files (15 MB))
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00004
Summary
Records of the University of Washington Schools of Journalism and Communications, Departments of Speech, Speech Communications and Department of Communication
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for more information.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Department of Communication was established through the merger of the Department of Speech Communication and the School of Communications in 2002. It forms part of the Social Sciences Division in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department emphasizes teaching, research, and service in seven areas: communication and culture, communication technology and society, global communication, journalism, political communication, rhetoric and critical studies, and social interaction. The Department’s graduate programs include a combined Master of Arts and PhD in Communication, a Communication Leadership Master’s program with emphases in Digital Media or in Communities and Networks, and a Master of Communication in Native Voices. The Department of Communication is also home to the Center on Communication, Difference, and Equity and to the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

The University of Washington began offering courses in journalism in the 1908/09 academic year. Classes were held in Lewis Hall, a stucco building later nicknamed "The Shack" which was originally built for the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.

Lewis Hall housed the School of Journalism and produced the University of Washington Daily, the University's daily newspaper. Most of the buildings constructed specifically for the AYP Exposition were not built to last and they were routinely demolished and replaced by new structures. In 1946, faculty advisor George Astel wrote this about "The Shack" in the Tyee, the University Yearbook: "The Shack is an untidy, poorly lighted, confused, crowded, noisy room filled with battered desks, scratched chairs, and ancient typewriters. The neatest trick of the week always has been to type four lines of clean copy on one of these relics. Every machine has a personal quirk. They lose ribbons, jam keys, balk, skip and jump, all on the slightest provocation of some harrassed junior journalist trying to make a five o'clock deadline."

By the 1950s, due to the growth and expansion in the field of journalism and the current leaky, grossly inadequate quarters on campus, it was clear that a new building was needed. In April 1956, the School of Journalism became the School of Communications and a new 4-story School of Communications building was dedicated on campus.

The Department of Speech began in 1925 and became the Department of Speech Communication in the mid-1970's. The Department was housed in Raitt Hall.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Records of the University of Washington Schools of Journalism and Communications, Departments of Speech, Speech Communications and its current name Department of Communication. Includes newspapers, financial records, annual reports, programs, historical features, correspondence, subject series, transcription discs, photographs, personnel files, video, curriculum files, conference files, committee files, admission policy, audio recordings, faculty meeting minutes, and other materials.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 18 accessions.

  • Accession No. 78-075, University of Washington School of Journalism records, 1915-1924
  • Accession No. 82-052, University of Washington, School of Journalism records, 1911-1950
  • Accession No. 84-002, University of Washington School of Communications records, 1956-1983
  • Accession No. 84-007, University of Washington School of Communications records, 1968-1980
  • Accession No. 91-153, University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1948-1966
  • Accession No. 93-005, University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1960-1970
  • Accession No. 93-011, University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1972-1975
  • Accession No. 93-093, University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1980-1983
  • Accession No. 95-124, University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1952-1954
  • Accession No. 98-090, University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1954-1992
  • Accession No. 82-126, University of Washington Department of Speech records, 1942-1976
  • Accession No. 89-164, University of Washington Department of Speech Communication records, 1955-1982
  • Accession No. 95-003, University of Washington Department of Speech Communication records, 1948, 1961
  • Accession No. 03-043, University of Washington, Department of Speech Communication records, 1966-1987
  • Accession No. 18-007, University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2002-2010
  • Accession No. 20-020, University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2013
  • Accession No. 21-002, University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2014
  • Accession No. 22-016, University of Washington Department of Communication curriculum records, 2014-2017

Processing Note

UW Resource No. 00004 brings together the records of the University of Washington Schools of Journalism and Communications (formerly UW Resource No. 00298), and the Departments of Speech and Speech Communication (formerly UW Resource No. 00306).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 78-075: University of Washington School of Journalism records, 1915-1924Return to Top

1.04 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Washington Newspaper (October 1915-September 1924)

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted. Also cataloged under call number 979.705 WAS in Special Collections. Users should use the cataloged copies in lieu of the issues in this accession.

Restrictions on Use: All published material

Accession No. 82-052: University of Washington, School of Journalism records, 1911-1950Return to Top

.21 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Financial Records, Annual Reports, Programs for Annual Newspaper Institutes, Publications, 1911-50 Publications: "A Book of Washington Stories" (n.d.); "Daily Insty Toot" (1914); "Quoin" (1915-21); "University of Washington News Letter" (1911-18)

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Published material

Accession No. 84-002: University of Washington School of Communications records, 1956-1983Return to Top

2 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Historical features, general correspondence, programs, subject series including records of various committees.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Accession No. 84-007: University of Washington School of Communications records, 1968-1980Return to Top

3 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence of Director, 1968-80

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Transferred from School's office, 1984-02-09

Accession No. 91-153: University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1948-1966Return to Top

approximately 520 transcription discs

Scope and Content: Transcription discs including KOMO local news programs, network news, features, advertisements and some local political campaign ads.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access if a listening copy is available. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Recordings are on fragile media and transfer to digital format may be required. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: These materials are for educational use only. Special playback equipment is required.

Acquisition Info: UW. Communications School, 1981-07-01

Accession No. 93-005: University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1960-1970Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Photographic negatives; ca. 1960-1970

Most images relate to football games. One image shows an ASUW election with students holding signs promoting their candidates.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: School of Communications, 1992-09-22

Accession No. 93-011: University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1972-1975Return to Top

3.42 cubic ft (3 carton)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, publications, personnel files; 1972-1975

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Jody Naas, 1992-06-19

Accession No. 93-093: University of Washington, School of Communications records, circa 1980-1983Return to Top

2 cu. ft. (7 videotapes)

Scope and Content: Broadcast format videotapes; ca. 1980-1983

Tape 1: Speakout #6; Tape 2: Speakout--Sports Personalities; Tape 3: Speakout #5; Tape 4: Speakout--Work Tape; Tape 5: Work Tape; Tape 6: Speakout--Hubgate; Tape 7: Speakout--Work Tape New

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: May not be reproduced without permission of participants

Acquisition Info: Jodi Naas, 1992-11-02

Accession No. 95-124: University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1952-1954Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Annual Reports; 1952-1954.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Publications Area, 1990-01-01

Accession No. 98-090: University of Washington, School of Communications records, 1954-1992 (bulk 1970-1992)Return to Top

4.56 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Director and faculty correspondence, director search records, personnel files, workshop history files, Visiting Committee records, professional association files, subject series. Professional association files include newsletters for the Association for Education in Journalism, Allied Daily Newspapers, and American Newspaper Publisher's Association.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Kellus Stone, 1998-09-24

Accession No. 82-126: University of Washington Department of Speech records, 1942-1976Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Chiefly records from the University of Washington Department of Speech and scant from the University of Washington Department of Speech Communication. Annual Reports, 1942-54, Curricula Guides, 1973-75; Ephemera, 1973-76

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Archives holding area, 1982-06-01

Accession No. 89-164: University of Washington Department of Speech Communication records, 1955-1982Return to Top

1.42 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, annual reports, curriculum files, conference and convention files, and committee files; 1955-82

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source unknown, 1969-12-01

Accession No. 95-003: University of Washington Department of Speech Communication records, 1948, 1961Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Admission and curriculum policies, general information; 1948, 1961

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Department, 1994-05-10

Accession No. 03-043: University of Washington, Department of Speech Communication records, 1966-1987Return to Top

4.56 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Open-reel audio tape, slides, videocassette recordings; 1966-1987.

Includes slide shows created by Speech Communication students in the late 1970's and early 1980's as part of classes or internships in media development. Many of the slide shows have accompanying sound tracks stored on open reel tape. The audio tapes also include poetry readings and public speeches, many of which were produced by students working under the guidance of Dr. Robert Post, a member of the Speech Communication faculty who retired in 2001. The video tape materials include classroom footage and instructional development produced by Jody Nyquist, a faculty member who eventually founded the Center for Instructional Development and Research.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Paul Ford, 2003-08-04

Accession No. 18-007: University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2002-2010Return to Top

.36 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Faculty meeting minutes

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Jasmine Wang, UW Department of Communication, 2018-01-19

Accession No. 20-020: University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2013Return to Top

11 electronic files (2.1 MB)

Scope and Content: Electronic originals of UW Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes from 2013.Meetings represented: January 9, February 27, March 13, April 3, April 17, May 1, June 5, October 2, November 6, December 4.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Edith Olguin, UW Dept. of Communication

Accession No. 21-002: University of Washington Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes, 2014Return to Top

12.9 MB (11 digital files)

Scope and Content: Electronic originals of UW Department of Communication faculty meeting minutes from 2014. Meetings represented: January 8, February 5, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4, September 16, October 1, November 5, November 12, December 10.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for more information. No user access copy is currently available for digital files. Arrangements can be made to preview the media onsite (after materials have been screened) in the Special Collections Reading Room by contacting Special Collections well in advance of your visit.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Edith Olguin, UW Dept. of Communication

Accession No. 22-016: University of Washington Department of Communication curriculum records, 2014-2017Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Approved course proposals.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Erika Samson, UW Department of Communication

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 22-016
COM 339 Business of Media in the Digital Age
January 27, 2014
1 22-016
COM 468 Journalism Ethics
January 27, 2014
1 22-016
COM 330 Rhetoric of Science
January 27, 2014
1 22-016
COM 420 Comparative Media Systems
March 31, 2014
1 22-016
COM 450 International Communication Law and Policy
March 31, 2014
1 22-016
COM 318 The Creative Advantage
March 31, 2014
1 22-016
COM 458 Reporting Global Issues
2014
1 22-016
COM 468 Media Ethics
2014
1 22-016
COM 360 Foundations of Multiplatform Journalism
2014
1 22-016
COM 361 Advanced Multiplatform Journalism
2014
1 22-016
COM 362 Community Journalism: News Lab
2014
1 22-016
COM 459 Narrative Journalism
2014
1 22-016
COM 450 International Communication Law and Policy
March 2014
1 22-016
COM 597 Special Topics in Communications
September 29, 2014
1 22-016
COM 489 Black Cultural Studies
October 27, 2014
1 22-016
COM 464 Writing with Voice
November 19, 2014
1 22-016
COM 463 Copy Editing and Design
November 19, 2014
1 22-016
COM 220 Introduction to Public Speaking
October 27, 2014
1 22-016
COM 383 Qualitative Communication Research Methods
February 2015
1 22-016
COM 335 Competitive Debate Practicum
February 23, 2015
1 22-016
COM 383 Qualitative Communication Research Methods
February 23, 2015
1 22-016
COM 325 Communication, Cities, and Sustainability
June 5, 2015
1 22-016
COM 418 Communication and the Environment
August 15, 2015
1 22-016
COM 589 Ethics and Policy Positions for Communication Across Local and Global Networks
September 28, 2015
1 22-016
COM 560 Law, Data, and Privacy
December 16, 2015
1 22-016
COM 585 Multi-Platform Content Strategy
September 28, 2015
1 22-016
COM 294 Multimedia Skills Workshop
November 2015
1 22-016
COM 418 Communication and the Environment
August 2015
1 22-016
COM 303 Social Effects of Technology and Social Media
November 2015
1 22-016
COM 403 Dark Sides of Digital Media
November 2015
1 22-016
COM 303 Social Effects of Technology and Social Media
November 2015
1 22-016
COM 525 Community-Based Research Methods in Communication
January 19, 2016
1 22-016
COM 325 Communication, Cities, and Sustainability
January 19, 2016
1 22-016
COM 525 Community-Based Research Methods
January 2016
1 22-016
ANTH/COM 415/515 Visual Anthropology Methods: Video
September 2016
1 22-016
COM 336 Speech Consulting
September 2016
1 22-016
COM 336 Speech Consulting
September 20, 2016
1 22-016
COM 325 Communication, Cities, and Sustainability
January 17, 2017

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Communication--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Journalism--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Bassett, Edward P
  • Edelstein, Alex S
  • Lang, Kurt, 1924-
  • Nyquist, Jody D
  • Post, Robert Melvin

Corporate Names

  • Allied Daily Newspapers of Washington
  • American Newspaper Publishers Association
  • Association for Education in Journalism
  • KOMO (Radio station : Seattle, Wash.)
  • University of Washington. Department of Communication--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Communication--Curricula
  • University of Washington. Department of Communication--Employees
  • University of Washington. Department of Communication--Faculty
  • University of Washington. Department of Journalism--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Speech Communication--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Speech Communication--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Speech Communication--Curricula
  • University of Washington. Department of Speech--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Speech--Curricula
  • University of Washington. School of Communications--Archives
  • University of Washington. School of Communications--Curricula
  • University of Washington. School of Communications--Employees
  • University of Washington. School of Communications--Faculty
  • University of Washington. School of Journalism--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives