Washington State University News and Information Services Photographs

Washington State University News and Information Services Photographs, 1960-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. Office of News and Information Services.
Title: Washington State University News and Information Services Photographs
Dates: 1960-1985 (inclusive)
1960-19851960-1985
Quantity: 1.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes), (1700 Images, approximate)
Collection Number: PC 188 (collection)
Summary: Photographs from Washington State University’s News and Information Services, covering student and campus life between 1960 and 1985.
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

The photographs in this collection were taken by staff members in WSU’s News and Information Services, then located in the French Administration Building. The department was responsible for providing WSU stories both for the media and for in-house publications such as WSU Week, Hilltopics, and Universe.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection is comprised of three boxes of Washington State University images created, dating between 1960 and 1985.

The first series of materials consist of black and white positive contact sheets, usually with accompanying negatives attached to the back.

The second series consists of color slides. The images, many of which were hand-labeled by the staff who originally created or worked with them, include (but are not limited to) sports, science research, student life, and campus scenes.

Most of the materials are dated. The contact sheets range in date from 1972 to 1985, and the slides range from 1960 to 1985.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University News and Information Services Photographs, 1960-1985 (PC 188)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Both series of materials are organized alphabetically by subject.

In the second series of the materials, found in boxes two and three, most of the slides are 1⅜ by ⅞ inches, but two folders of differently sized slides (⅝ by ½ inch and 2¾ inch square respectively) have been placed at the beginning of the series.

Acquisition Information

Three boxes of material measuring three cubic feet were received at the Washington State University Libraries’ Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) on February 5, 1999 from Al Ruddy of WSU News and Information Services. The materials were retained as accession UPC-005.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by WSU student Kaitlyn Van Vleet in January-February of 2020.

Related Materials

WSU MASC holds a number of series of photographs which document the campus and its students, taken either by Student Media and its predecessors, or by WSU’s Photo Services and its predecessors. Rather than listing them all here, we would suggest looking at the list of the MASC’s photograph collections, as well as at the unprocessed collections (accessions).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Contact sheets, black and white, with negatives, 1972-1985.Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Aerials.	1975-1978
1	2	Architecture.	1974
1	3	Awards.	1974-1977
1	4	Campus.	1976-1979
1	5	Classes.	1973-1975
1	6	Commencement.	1985
1	7	Engineering Department classes and meetings.	1973
1	8	Engineering Extension: awards.	1974-1976
1	9	Engineering Extension: events.	1974-1976
1	10	Engineering Extension: research.	1974-1975
1	11	Engineering Extension: students and professors.	1974-1975
1	12	Events: identified.	1974-1979
1	13	Individuals: identified.	1976-1980
1	14	Individuals: most identified.	1974-1977
1	15	Lower Granite Dam.	1972-1973
1	16	Material science research.	1975
1	17	Off campus locations: some identified.	1973-1979
1	18	Ozette archaeological dig.	1978 June
1	19	People, some identified.	1975-1978
2	1	Science laboratories and research.	1973-1974
2	2	Science laboratories and research.	1975
2	3	Speakers.	1972
2	4	Student activities: identified.	1975-1978
2	5	Technology.	1975-1976
2	6	WSU 95th Anniversary.	1985 June
2	7	WSU 95th Anniversary.	1985 June

Series 2: Slides, color, 1960-1985Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	8	5/8 inch by 1/2 inch slides: campus pathways.	undated
2	9	2.75 inch color slides: campus scenes and aerials.	1973 May
2	10	Aerials.	1966-1979
2	11	Alumni barn.	1983 March-1983 June
2	12	Alumni barn architectural drawings.	1983 March
2	13	Campus.	1966-1979
2	14	Campus.	1966-1984
2	15	Campus.	1969-1984
2	16	Campus building interiors.	1962-1979
3	1	Commencement.	1964-1984
3	2	Drawing of E.A. Bryan imposed on Bryan Hall; Orville Vogel Alumnus Award.	undated
3	3	Historical slides.	1974
3	4	InterCollegiate Nursing Building dedication.	1980 September
3	5	Marmes Rockshelter archaeological project.	1968 November
3	6	Pullman parade.	1969
3	7	Science research: College of Veterinary Medicine; Puyallup Station; Geology Department.	1972-1981
3	8	Sports.	1960-1981
3	9	Sports.	1970-1984
3	10	Student life.	1971-1985

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Universities and colleges -- Public relations -- Photographs.

Corporate Names

Washington State University -- History -- Photographs.
Washington State University. News Bureau -- Photographs.
Washington State University. Office of News and Information Services -- Photographs.

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Washington State University. News Bureau. (creator)

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