National Gray "W" Records, 1980-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State University. National Gray "W"
Title
National Gray "W" Records
Dates
1980-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Archives 265 (collection)
Summary
Founded in 1980, National Gray "W" is a social and fund-raising organization (later known as Gray "W" Varsity Club) whose membership is comprised of Washington State University varsity letter winners. The collection includes documents related to the group's formation, fund raising, and activies, as well as compiled historical information on recipients of WSU athletic letters.
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

Founded in 1980, National Gray "W" is a social and fund-raising organization (later known as Gray "W" Varsity Club) whose membership is comprised of Washington State University varsity letter winners. Presidents of the organzation in the period covered by these records included Sam Eastman and Jack Fanning.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes documents related to the group's formation, fund raising, and activies, as well as compiled historical information on recipients of WSU athletic letters.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item description] National Gray "W" Records, 1980-1986 (Archives 265)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Files are maintained roughly in the order in which they were received.

Acquisition Information

The records of the National Gray "W" organization were transferred anonymously to the Washington State University Archives in 1994 (UA1994-18).

Processing Note

This collection was processed in October 2008 by University Archivist Mark O'English.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Athletic Awards, 1912-1959 1982
1 2 Athletic Awards, 1960-1981 1982
1 3 Charter Membership Applications, A-C 1982
1 4 Charter Membership Applications, D-F 1982
1 5 Charter Membership Applications, G-J 1982
1 6 Charter Membership Applications, K-M 1982
1 7 Charter Membership Applications, N-Q 1982
1 8 Charter Membership Applications, R-T 1982
1 9 Charter Membership Applications, U-Z 1982
1 10 Correspondence 1980-1985
1 11 Directory 1984
1 12 Kahana Sunset Vacation 1983
1 13 Meeting Minutes 1982-1984
1 14 Members
1 15 Members
1 16 Minutes, Meetings, Reports, Correspondence 1980-1988
1 17 Newsletters 1980-1985
1 18 Organization Information 1980-1982
1 19 Roster, A-L
1 20 Roster, M-Z
1 21 Social Hour 1984-1985
1 22 Stationary, Membership Cards
1 23 Treasurer's Reports 1982-1986

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Athletic clubs -- Washington (State) -- Pullman.
  • College athletes -- Washington (State) -- Pullman.
  • Varsity lettermen's clubs.

Personal Names

  • Eastman, Sam
  • Fanning, Jack

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Alumni and alumnae.
  • Washington State University -- Sports.
  • Washington State University. Gray "W" Varsity Club -- Records and correspondence.
  • Washington State University. National Gray "W" -- Records and correspondence.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Eastman, Sam (creator)
    • Fanning, Jack (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State University. Gray "W" Varsity Club (creator)