Washington State University Commencement Audio-Video, 1977-2006

Overview of the Collection

Title
Washington State University Commencement Audio-Video
Dates
1977-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 Linear foot of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Archives 331 (collection)
Summary
The collection consists of audio and/or video from Washington State University Commencement ceremonies. The first college class graduated in 1897, and commencement ceremonies have been held since. Commencement ceremonies are traditionally held in Spring, but additional Fall commencement ceremonies have also been held from 2001 forward.
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 was authorized in 1890 and began classes in 1892. The first college class graduated in 1897, and commencement ceremonies have been held since. Commencement ceremonies are traditionally held in Spring, but additional Fall commencement ceremonies have also been held from 2001 forward.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of audio and/or video from Washington State University Commencement ceremonies. The media in this collection consists of a wide variety of formats, and description of these usually comes from the labels, not from an actual viewing of the materials.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Items are copyright Washington State University.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Washington State University Commencement Media, 1977-2006 (Archives 331)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The media in this collection is described in chronological order. However, due to the disparate size and shape of the items in the collection, their physical placement in the box is not strictly aligned with the order given here.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were received at Washington State University's Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) as part of three different accessions: UA2003-02, UA2007-02, and UA2010-07.

Processing Note

This collection was processed in January, 2013 by University Archivist Mark O'English.

Related Materials

Some audiovisual materials of other commencement addresses exist in other places, notably CT 6-7 (1937, 1941 audios), Archives 191 (1962, 1966, 1978 audios), Archives 234 (1990 videos), Archives 286 (1987 audio), Archives 287 (1978, 1991 audios), and Archives 320 (1993, 1995-2002 videos). That is likely not a comprehensive list. The University Archives also holds Commencement programs in its WSU Publications collections, specifically WSU 86. Commencement photographs exist in numerous collections as well.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
item
1 1977. Speakers: Dixy Lee Ray and Orville Vogel. Edited, 41 min. Video: 3/4" U-matic
2 1990-05. Speaker: Gary Larson. Audio: 1/8" tape standard audio cassette
3 1990-05. Speaker: Gary Larson. Digital Audio: CD-R (created from audio cassette)
4 1994-05-07. Video: VHS
5 1994-05-07. Tape #1 Video: 3/4" U-matic
6 1994-05-07. Tape #2 ("From KWSU-TV Bob Curry 11-19-2001") Video: 3/4" U-matic
7 1995-05-13. Video: VHS
8 1995-05-13. Tape 1. Video: 1" open reel video tape Type C AKA 1"
9 1995-05-13. Tape 2. Video: 1" open reel video tape Type C AKA 1"
10 1997-05-10 Video: 1" open reel video tape Type C AKA 1"
11 2000-05-06. 8:00 AM Ceremony Video: VHS
12 2001-05. Tape #1-A. 8:00:00 AM Digital video: DVCPro L-size (5x3)
13 2001-05. Tape #2-A. 11:30:00 AM Digital video: DVCPro L-size (5x3)
14 2001-05. Tape #3-A. 3:00:00 PM Digital video: DVCPro L-size (5x3)
15 2001-12-19. Slide show. No audio. Video: VHS
16 2006-05. Digital Video: DVD
17 2006-05. Digital Video: DVD

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Commencement ceremonies -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
  • Degrees, Academic -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Alumni and alumnae
  • Washington State University -- Degrees

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Washington State University (creator)