Washington State University Wilmer Hall Records, 1952-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wilmer Hall (Washington State University)
Title
Washington State University Wilmer Hall Records
Dates
1952-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Archives 142 (collection)
Summary
The records of Washington State University's women's residence hall, Wilmer Hall, include minutes of cabinet meetings of elected officers, house meetings, and hall handbooks.
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 Washington State University's students residences Davis and Wilmer Halls were designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect. Constructed in 1937, they were originally named North Hall and South Hall, respectively. In 1947, they were renamed as Wilmer Hall, in honor of Frank J. Wilmer, a former state senator and member of the Board of Regents, and Arthur William Davis, another former member of the Board of Regents. They were planned and have been used continuously as women's residence halls.

To avoid confusion, it should be noted that two other Washington State College dormitories bore the North and South names - North House and South House were constructed in late 1946, and torn down before the end of the 1960s. Those were located east of Stadium Way, off of Farm (Grimes) way.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The records of Washington State University's women's residence hall, Wilmer Hall, include minutes of cabinet meetings of elected officers, house meetings, and hall handbooks.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Wilmer Hall Records, 1952-1966 (Archives 142)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized in two series, each arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The records of Wilmer Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1980 (WSU 168).

Processing Note

This collection was processed in May, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano.

Related Materials

A variety of scrapbooks from other WSU dormitories are held here in the University Archives in Washington State University's Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Collections specific to Washington State University Wilmer-Davis include Washington State University Davis Hall Records, 1955-1968 (Archives 141) and Wilmer-Davis Hall Scrapbooks, 1937-2013 (Archives 342)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Minutes Return to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1
1956-1957
5 items
1 2
1964-1965
28 items
1 3
1965-1966
24 items

Hall Handbooks Return to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 4
1952-1955
5 items

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dormitories -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Buildings -- Archives
  • Wilmer Hall (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence
  • Wilmer Hall (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Wilmer Hall (State College of Washington) (creator)