Duncan Dunn Hall Records, 1956-1968

Overview of the Collection

Title
Duncan Dunn Hall Records
Dates
1956-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximate 151 items, ( .25 linear feet), ( 1 containers)
Collection Number
Archives 139
Summary
Contains minutes and hall handbooks, including both the Hall House and Hall Council meetings, also called the Duncan Dunn Girls Association.
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

The Collection is open for research use.

Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Duncan Dunn Hall, designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect, was built in 1926. Called New Dormitory originally, around 1935 it was named after Adam Duncan Dunn, the first alumnus to serve on the Board of Regents. It was planned and used as a women's residence.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The records of Duncan Dunn Hall, 1956-1968, contain minutes and hall handbooks.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The minutes are arranged chronologically and include both the Hall House and Hall Council meetings.

Acquisition Information

The records of Duncan Dunn Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1980 (WSU 64).

Processing Note

The records were processed in May, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Meeting Minutes Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
34 items
1956
1 2
42 items
1964-1965
1 3
37 items
1965-1966
1 4
35 items
1967-1968

Hall Handbooks , 1958-1961Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 5

3 items

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University--Buildings--Archives
  • Washington State University. Duncan Dunn Hall--Archives (creator)
  • Washington State University. Duncan Dunn Hall--Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • State College of Washington. Duncan Dunn Hall. (creator)