Washington State University School of Music Records and Photographs

Washington State University School of Music Records and Photographs, 1922-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. School of Music.
Title: Washington State University School of Music Records and Photographs
Dates: 1922-1977 (inclusive)
19221977
Quantity: 4.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (7 Boxes)
Collection Number: Archives 298 (collection)
Summary: The collection consists of papers and photographs (including slides) compiled by the Washington State University School of Music in the middle part of the 20th century.
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

Washington State University's School of Music was established in 1901. WSU's High School Summer Camp was started in 1933 by Fine Arts Dean Herbert Kimbrough. It eventually expanded to include non-music fields including journalism, speech, drama, and art. Each Camp lasted four weeks (mid-June to mid-July); while the first camp was only 40 high school students, by the mid-1960s it had grown to over 300.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of papers and photographs (including slides) compiled by the Washington State University School of Music in the middle part of the 20th century.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]

WSU School of Music Records and Photographs, 1922-1977 (Archives 298)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is organized in two series, the first being Papers and the second being Photographs and Slides. Each series is organized by subject, with folders within each subject being organized either by sub-topic or chronologically, as aappropriate. The final box of photographs is a separate chronological series of photographs originally from WSU's Offices of Printing and Publications.

Acquisition Information

These music department records were transferred to Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections in two accessions. UA1988-36 was donated by Howard Deming on Oct. 31, 1988, and UA1988-41 was donated by Hiram Perez on Nov. 9, 1988. In 2017, a 12" record album was donated to MASC by the University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections, and added to this collection (folder 14.5).

Processing Note

Preliminary processing of 1988-41 was done by Whitworth College student Linnea Nelson in the summer of 2009. Processing of the collection was continued by University Archivist Mark O'English in fall of 2009 and completed in December, 2010, at which time 1988-36 was incorporated.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: PapersReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
		Glee Club
Box	Folder
1	1	Newspaper clippings, 1923-1927
1	2	Programs, 1922-1926
		High School Summer Camp
Box	Folder
1	3	Account book, 1952
1	4	Administrative letters
1	5	Award Winners
1	6	Award and scholarship administration
1	7	Camp description, class schedules, activities
1	8	Correspondence
1	9	Directories, 1959-1964
1	10	Dorm Activities, 1959-1963
1	11	Fliers
1	12	Newsletters
1	13	Programs
1	14	Publicity
1	14.5	Record album, 33-1/3 12". WSU Summer High School Symphony Orchestra, 1966. Stored flat atop other papers in box.
1	15	Student registration information, 1943-1964
1	16	Student registration information, 1965-1973
1	17	Student enrollment lists
1	18	Suggestions
1	19	Yearbooks, 1965-1973
		Kimbrough Hall
Box	Folder
1	20	Clippings - building process
1	21	Dedication
1	22	Planning
		Marching Band
Box	Folder
1	23	Field Charts
1	24	Music Selections
1	25	Band Day plans and event, 1959-1965
1	26	Band Day, 1966
1	27	Band Day, 1967
1	28	Band Day, 1968
1	29	Band Day, 1969
1	30	Band Day, 1970
1	31	Band Day, 1971
1	32	Band Day, 1973
2	33	Band Day, 1974
2	34	Band Day, 1975
2	35	Band Day, 1976
2	36	Band Day, 1977
2	37	Maneuvers
2	38	Rosters, Trips, Newsletters
2	39	Shows put on by the marching band
2	40	Programs from Music Department performances
		Rosters and Correspondence
Box	Folder
2	41	1952-1953
2	42	1953-1954
2	43	1954-1955
2	44	1957-1958
2	45	1958-1959
2	46	1959-1960
2	47	1960-1961
2	48	1962-1963
2	49	1963-1964
2	50	1964-1965
2	51	1965-1966
2	52	Summer Session: Summer Recreation Committee minutes and activities
		Symphonic Band
Box	Folder
3	53	Tour plans, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1968
3	54	Tour, 1964
3	55	Tour, 1965
3	56	Tour, 1966
3	57	Tour, 1967
3	58	Tour, 1969
3	59	Tour, 1970
3	60	Tour, 1971
3	61	Tour, 1972
3	62	Tour, 1973

Series 2: Photographs and SlidesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
		Faculty
Box	Folder
3	63	Boyington, Alfred
3	64	Scholder, Harriet
3	65	Miscellaneous and Unidentified
		High School Summer Camp
Box	Folder
3	66	1954
3	67	1955
3	68	1957
3	69	Undated, late 1950s
3	70	1960
3	71	1961
3	72	1962
4	73-74	1962 (cont)
4	75	1963
4	76	1964
4	77	1965
4	78-79	1966
4	80	1967
5	81	1968
5	82	1969
5	83	1970
5	84-85	1971
5	86	1972
5	87	1973
5	88	Undated
6	89	Instruction
6	90	Kimbrough - Construction
6	91	Kimbrough - Dedication
6	92	Student Gatherings
		Music performances, miscellaneous
Box	Folder
6	93	1946
6	94	1947
6	95	1948
6	96	1949
6	97	1950
6	98	1951
6	99	1952
6	100	1953
6	101	1954
6	102	1955
6	103	1956
6	104	1957
6	105	1960
6	106	1963
6	107	1965
6	108	1966
6	109	Undated
6	110	Marching Band, Undated
		Office of Publications Photographs
Box
7		Office of Publications Photographs File, late 1940s-1962

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Music -- Instruction and study -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

State College of Washington. Department of Music -- Records and correspondence
Washington State University. Department of Music -- Records and correspondence
Washington State University. School of Music -- Records and correspondence
Washington State University. School of Music and Theatre Arts -- Records and correspondence

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- State College of Washington. Department of Music (creator)
- Washington State University. Department of Music (creator)
- Washington State University. School of Music and Theatre Arts (creator)

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