Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1946-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State University. Library Staff Association.
- Title
- Washington State University Library Staff Association Records
- Dates
- 1946-1979 (inclusive)19461979
- Quantity
- 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 108 (collection)
- Summary
- Consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, officer reports, and financial records of the Washington State University Library Staff Association from 1946-1979.
- 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 Note
The Library Staff Association (LSA) of Washington State University was organized on 29 November 1946 by G. Donald Smith, Director of Libraries. LSA's stated purpose is "to promote the welfare and mutual understanding of the library staff and to assist in making the library an effective agency for the improvement of the social, cultural and economic life of the college community" (from Article II, Sec. 1, of the LSA constitution as amended October 1974). The association was an organizer of staff social functions, an advocate of better working conditions, and the improvement of library services. LSA also published its own bulletin, "Open Stacks".
Content Description
Consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, officer reports, and financial records of the Washington State University Library Staff Association from 1946-1979.
Series I consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, association officer records and reports (president and vice president), and records of the association's secretary. The material in this series dates from 1946 through 1979, but bulks largest in the 1960s and 1970s.
Series II consists of bank statements, invoices, receipts, cancelled checks, and savings books. These financial records date from 1954 through 1967, but bulk largest in the 1960s.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1946-1979 (Archives 108)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized in two series: Series I arranged alphabetically by subject; Series II arranged chronologically by earliest material in each folder.
Acquisition Information
The records of the Library Staff Association (UA 81-20) were placed in the University Archives, Washington State University Libraries, by the association in July 1981.
Processing Note
This collection was processed in March 1983 by M. Dean Pittenger.
Related Materials
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1951-1993 (Archives 268)
Numerous other collections from the WSU Libraries can be found in the Archives as well.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: General Records, 1946-1979
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Description: Annual reports38 itemsDates: 1961-1966Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence30 itemsDates: 1967-1972Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Executive Board Meetings142 itemsDates: 1961-1973, 1978-1979Container: Box 1, Folder 3-5
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Description: Furnishings and Maintenance Committee91 itemsDates: 1974-1975, 1977-1978Container: Box 1, Folder 6-7
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Description: General Meetings42 itemsDates: 1961-1966Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: General Records550 itemsDates: 1948-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Higher Education Personnel Board200 itemsDates: 1972-1977Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Library Environment Committee45 itemsDates: 1972-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Memoranda and other papers230 itemsDates: 1956-1972Container: Box 1, Folder 12-14
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Description: Minutes560 itemsDates: 1946-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 15-16
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Description: President218 itemsDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 1, Folder 17-18
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Description: Secretary Records130 itemsDates: 1973-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 19-21
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Description: Vice-President23 itemsDates: 1975-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Series 2: Financial Records, 1954-1967
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Description: Bank statements, savings books, etc.175 itemsDates: 1954-1958Container: Box 2, Folder 23
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Description: Paid bills and bank statements125 itemsDates: 1957Container: Box 2, Folder 24
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Description: Cash and checking accounts, bills paid, Oct. 1957-Oct. 1958 180180 itemsContainer: Box 2, Folder 25
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Description: Ledgers and receipts25 itemsDates: 1957-1958Container: Box 2, Folder 26
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Description: Bank statements and savings books650 itemsDates: 1959-1960, 1962-1965Container: Box 2, Folder 27-29
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Description: Paid invoices, May 1963-May 1964 250250 itemsContainer: Box 2, Folder 30
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Description: Bank records, bills, ledgers, and receiptsDates: 1964-1967 675Container: Box 2, Folder 31-34
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Corporate Names
- Washington State University. -- Library Staff Association -- Records and correspondence.
