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Bill Voiland Posters, 1968-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Voiland, William F., 1947-
- Title
- Bill Voiland Posters
- Dates
- 1968-1979 (inclusive)19681979
- Quantity
- 3 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Drawer)
- Collection Number
- Cage 941 (collection)
- Summary
- Posters created or printed by William Voiland between 1968 and 1979. The bulk of the collection relates to campus activities at Washington State University and events at Expo ’74 in Spokane, WA. Notable are materials related to student protests in 1969-1970.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William (Bill) Francis Voiland was born in South Bend, Indiana in 1947, but raised in Richland, WA, from 1951 forward. After dabbling in art in school, he entered WSU as a freshman in 1968. An internship with Battelle Northwest taught him silk-screening, and a poster for a WSU Homecoming Dance led to commissions from the Student Union and other campus departments. He rented space in the back of the Pullman Printers print shop for his work.
While on campus, Bill partnered with many other students (whose signature is also on the art), including Dan Hanrahan, Doug Crabtree and Keith Hoofnagle. During this time he became involved in the cultural activism happening on campus, and a number of his posters reflect that activism and those times. Bill graduated with distinction in 1970 with a degree in Fine Arts, making his own colorful robe for the ceremony.
After a 1971-1973 stint in the Army, working with the Army Artist Team, he briefly moved to Southern California and then in 1974 to Spokane, WA, where he started the printing business which would become Wild Bill Graphics (which as of 2020 remains in business), and produced a variety of posters for Expo ’74.
As of 2020, Bill is semi-retired and living in Richland, WA.
A more in-depth biography can be found in the donor file associated with this collection.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 116 posters created by William (Bill) Voiland both while a student at Washington State University in 1968-1970, and while a professional artist thereafter. It documents events on campus during his time here, and materials related to campus protest in 1969-1970 are of particular interest. Also of note are campus concert posters from 1968 to 1979, and posters created for events at Expo ’74 (International Exposition on the Environment) in Spokane, WA.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
William Voiland Posters, 1968-1979 (Cage 941)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is broken into nine series, with each series housed in its own folder. The first five series are entirely WSU activities; folders six and seven cover both WSU and Pullman, WA; folder eight is Expo ’74 in Spokane, WA, and folder nine is other locations. With each series, items are organized chronologically. The exception to that is series 2, recurring WSU events, wherein the events are organized alphabetically, and then the posters chronologically within each event.
Location of Collection
(MASC staff use) Located entirely within oversize drawersAcquisition Information
Anne Riley of Montgomery, IL, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections on June 17, 2020, where they were retained as MS.2020.10. Bill Voiland is Anne’s brother.
Processing Note
This collection was processed by University Archivist Mark O’English in June of 2020.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: WSU eventsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | The Shop on Main Street (ASWSU films).
17.5" x 11.5". |
1969 January 25-1969 January 26 |
| 1 | 2 | Through A Glass Darkly (ASWSU films).
17.5" x 11.25". |
1969 February 15-1969 February 16 |
| 1 | 3 | Bellhop. 23" x 16". |
1969 March 07-1969 March 08 |
| 1 | 4 | Compton Union Building Dedication
brochure. 7" x 12". |
1969 March 10-1969 March 16 |
| 1 | 5-6 | CUB Dedication Ball (2 posters). 22" x
14". |
1969 March 14 |
| 1 | 7 | Dancert. 12.5" x 22". |
1969 March 28 |
| 1 | 8 | Activities Fair. 14" x 21.75". |
1970 March 11-1970 March 12 |
| 1 | 9 | Games Tournament. 19.25" x
12.25". |
1970 December 05 |
| 1 | 10 | Europe summer trip. 20" x 13". |
1971 June 14-1971 August 24 |
| 1 | 11 | Annual Plant and Accessory Sale. 22" x
16". |
1971 October 13-1971 October 15 |
| 1 | 12 | Student to Student - Europe. 21.75" x
14". |
19?? June 22-19?? August 18 |
| 1 | 13 | Try It Spaghetti Dinner . 22" x
14". |
Undated |
Series 2: WSU events, recurringReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 2 | 14 | Casino Royale. 22" x 14". |
1969 February 21 |
| 2 | 15 | Casino Royale. 22" x 14". |
1970 March 14 |
| 2 | 16 | Casino Royale. 20" x 13". |
1971 March 27 |
| 2 | 17 | Casino Royale. 10" x 25". |
1974 February 23 |
| 2 | 18 | Casino Royale. 22" x 16". |
1976 February 28 |
| 2 | 19 | Casino Royale. 22" x 16". |
1977 February 18-1977 February 19 |
| 2 | 20 | Casino Royale. 23" x 16.75". |
1978 February 17-1978 February 18 |
| 2 | 21 | Casino Royale. 21.75" x 17". |
1979 March 09-1979 March 10 |
| 2 | 22 | Handsome Harry / Sweet Sue. 22.25" x
14". |
1968 November 02 |
| 2 | 23 | Handsome Harry / Sweet Sue. 22.25" x
14". |
1969 October 24 |
| 2 | 24 | Homecoming. 14" x 22". |
1968 October 24-1968 October 26 |
| 2 | 25 | Homecoming. 21.5" x 13.25". |
1969 October 29-1969 November 02 |
| 2 | 26 | Homecoming. 26" x 12.25". |
1970 November 12-1970 November 14 |
| 2 | 27 | Institute of World Affairs. 26" x
11". |
1969 March 20-1969 March 21 |
| 2 | 28 | World Affairs Institute. 15" x
10". |
1970 March 27-1970 March 28 |
| 2 | 29 | Institute of World Affairs. 20" x
13". |
1971 March 18-1971 March 19 |
| 2 | 30 | Mother's Weekend - "Parent Trap". 20" x
13". |
1969 May 01-1969 May 04 |
| 2 | 31 | Mother's Weekend. 20.25" x
14". |
1970 May 01-1970 May 03 |
| 2 | 32 | Parents Weekend. 20" x 13". |
1971 April 30-1971 May 02 |
Series 3: WSU Fine ArtsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 3 | 33 | Fine Arts Festival. 22" x
13.75". |
1969 April 14-1969 April 20 |
| 3 | 34 | Fine Arts Festival - Iain Baxter. 21.75" x
13.75". |
1969 April 14 |
| 3 | 35 | Master's Thesis Show - Douglas Schlesier.
10" x 12.75". |
1969 April 26-1969 May 03 |
| 3 | 36 | Delta Phi Delta Art Auction. 14" x
22". |
1969 May 03 |
| 3 | 37 | Master's Thesis Show - Merilyn Stalter.
13.5" x 10". |
1969 May 17-1969 May 23 |
| 3 | 38 | Clevon Pran paintings exhibit. 21.75" x
13.5". |
1969-12 |
| 3 | 39 | Fine Arts Festival. 14" x
20.75". |
1970 April 18-1970 April 26 |
Series 4: WSU TheatreReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 4 | 40 | The Philadelphia Story. 18.75" x
13.5". |
1969 May 01-1969 May 10 |
| 4 | 41 | Summer Palace Revival. 30.25" x
11.5". |
1969 October 03-1969 October 13 |
| 4 | 42-43 | Black Comedy (2 posters). 20.5" x
13.75". |
1969 November 07-1969 November 15 |
| 4 | 44 | 110 in the Shade. 14" x 22". |
1969 December 12-1969 December 18 |
| 4 | 45 | Androcles and the Lion. 14" x
11". |
1970 January 16-1970 January 17 |
| 4 | 46 | Three by Kopit. 14" x 11". |
1970 January 22-1970 January 24 |
| 4 | 47 | A Taste of Honey. 14" x 11". |
1970 February 19-1970 February 28 |
| 4 | 48 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. 14" x
22". |
1970 March 06-1970 March 14 |
| 4 | 49 | Come Summer. 11" x 14". |
1970 April 20-1970 May 03 |
| 4 | 50 | The Good Woman of Setzuan. 22" x
14". |
1970 May 01-1970 May 09 |
| 4 | 51 | Our Empire Standing Up. 11" x
14". |
1970 May 21-1970 May 23 |
| 4 | 52 | Lovers. 22.5" x 15". |
1970 October 09-1970 October 18 |
| 4 | 53 | Summertree. 20" x 13". |
1970 December 04-1970 December 12 |
| 4 | 54 | The Andersonville Trial. 26" x
10". |
1971 February 18-1971 February 28 |
Series 5: WSU Visiting PerformersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 5 | 55 | Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66. 22" x
14". |
1968 October 26 |
| 5 | 56 | Dionne Warwick. 22" x 14". |
1968 November 16 |
| 5 | 57 | The First Edition. 17.5" x
11". |
1969 April 03 |
| 5 | 58 | John Hartford. 14" x 22". |
1969 October 04 |
| 5 | 59 | Arlo Guthrie. 22" x 14". |
1969 November 01 |
| 5 | 60 | The Experimental Wing of the Committee.
12.5" x 9.75". |
1969 November 06 |
| 5 | 61 | Memphis Soul Revue. 20" x 13". |
1970 May 15 |
| 5 | 62 | Memphis Soul Revue. 20" x 13". |
1970 October 10 |
| 5 | 63 | It's a Beautiful Day; Cold Blood. 15.75" x
22.75". |
1971 March 13 |
| 5 | 64 | Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. 13" x
20". |
1974 February 15 |
| 5 | 65 | Mac Davis; Anne Murray. 22" x
14". |
1974 October 26 |
| 5 | 66 | Jim Stafford. 22" x 14". |
1974 November 16 |
| 5 | 67 | Daniel Nagrin. 22" x 16". |
1976 April 24 |
| 5 | 68 | Ray Stevens and Freddie Prinze. 22" x
16". |
1976 May 01 |
| 5 | 69 | The Taming of the Shrew (by The Young
Vic). 22" x 15.75". |
1976 September 22 |
| 5 | 70 | Hall and Oates. 22" x 16". |
1976 October 10 |
| 5 | 71 | Supertramp; with Procol Harum. 21.75" x
17". |
1977 April 16 |
| 5 | 72 | Doobie Brothers. 22" x 16". |
1977 October 08 |
| 5 | 73 | Beach Boys. 22" x 17". |
1977 December 14 |
| 5 | 74 | Eric Clapton. 23" x 17". |
1978 February 06 |
| 5 | 75 | Doobie Brothers. 22.25" x 17". |
1978 April 19 |
| 5 | 76 | Foreigner. 22" x 16". |
1978 October 21 |
| 5 | 77 | Marshall Tucker Band. 23" x
17". |
1979 March 17 |
Series 6: Activism, WSU and PullmanReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 6 | 78 | Moratorium - National Protest Against the
War. 14" x 22". |
1969 October 15 |
| 6 | 79 | Carlton Lewis - Scott Hendrickson ASWSU
campaign poster. 20" x 13". |
1970-03 |
| 6 | 80 | A Joint Cup in Every Symbol. 16" x
11.5". |
1970-03 |
| 6 | 81 | Environmental Rally, featuring Brock
Evans. 20" x 13". |
1970 March 19 |
| 6 | 82 | Mothers of Three Forks beer blast. 14" x
22". |
1970 March 20 |
| 6 | 83 | Anti-Military Ball. 17.5" x
11.25". |
1970 March 28 |
| 6 | 84 | Earth Day. 23" x 17.25". |
1970 April 22 |
| 6 | 85 | Shelter. 14" x 9". |
1970 May 09 |
| 6 | 86 | Free Yourself, Free Ralph. 17.5" x
14". |
1970 |
| 6 | 87 | Racism Workshop. 20.5" x
13.5". |
1970 October 07-1970 October 08 |
| 6 | 88 | The Mothers of Three Forks. 10" x
29.75". |
1970 November 06 |
| 6 | 89 | UAWMFMC Three Forks. 22" x
14". |
Undated |
Series 7: Commercial, WSU and PullmanReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 7 | 90 | Washington State University Spring
Calendar 1969. 12.5" x 19". |
1969-01 |
| 7 | 91 | Billiard Lessons. 6.5" x 36". |
Undated |
| 7 | 92 | Conner Museum. 22" x 17". |
Undated |
| 7 | 93 | Only Journal of the Tibetan Kite Society.
11" x 17". |
1969 |
| 7 | 94 | Palouse Graphics. 18" x 13". |
Undated |
| 7 | 95 | Royal Restaurant. 17" x 11.5". |
Undated |
| 7 | 96 | Second Flight Gallery. 14" x
8.5". |
Undated |
| 7 | 97 | Second Flight Gallery. 24" x
17.25". |
Undated |
Series 8: Expo '74 (Spokane)Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 8 | 98 | Championship Skaters of the Soviet Union.
22" x 14". |
1974 May 14-1974 May 19 |
| 8 | 99 | Australian Country Music Show. 22" x
14". |
1974 May 24 |
| 8 | 100 | Australian Night at the Symphony. 22" x
14". |
1974 June 17 |
| 8 | 101 | Canoe Classic. 22" x 14". |
1974 July 04 |
| 8 | 102 | Aida. 22" x 14". |
1974 July 08-1974 July 10 |
| 8 | 103 | Larry Mahan All-Pro Rodeo. 22" x
14". |
1974 July 11-1974 July 14 |
| 8 | 104 | Jose Feliciano. 22" x 14". |
1974 July 16 |
| 8 | 105 | Japanese Folkloric Dance Company. 22" x
14". |
1974 July 17-1974 July 20 |
| 8 | 106 | Jack Benny. 22" x 14". |
1974 July 26-1974 July 28 |
| 8 | 107 | Folklorico Philippiniana. 22" x
14". |
1974 July 29 |
| 8 | 108 | International Water Follies. 22" x
14". |
1974 July 29-1974 August 04 |
| 8 | 109 | Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. 22" x
14". |
1974 August 12-1974 August 13 |
| 8 | 110 | Jim Nabors. 22" x 14". |
1974 August 19 |
| 8 | 111 | Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. 22" x
14". |
1974 August 20 |
| 8 | 112 | Brian Cadd and his Bootleg Family. 22" x
14". |
1974 August 21 |
| 8 | 113 | U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A. Championship
Basketball series (Greensboro, NC). 22" x 14". |
1974 September 09 |
| 8 | 114 | Moiseyev Dance Company. 22" x
14". |
1974 September 17-1974 September 19 |
| 8 | 115 | Georgian State Dancers and Singers. 22" x
14". |
1974 September 20-1974 September 22 |
Series 9: Other LocationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 9 | 116 | Ephrata: Concepts and Discussion (Ephrata,
WA, created for the Dept. of Agriculture). 14" x 22". |
19?? October 29 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students -- Political activity -- Posters.
Personal Names
- Crabtree, Doug.
- Hanrahan, Dan.
- Hoofnagle, Keith.
- Voiland, William F., 1947- -- Posters.
Corporate Names
- Washington State University -- History -- Posters.
- Washington State University -- Students -- Posters.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Expo (International Exhibitions Bureau) (1974 : Spokane, Wash.) -- Posters.
- Wild Bill Graphics (Spokane, Wash.) (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Mark O’English
2020
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