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Washington State University Commencement Audio-Video, 1977-2006
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Washington State University Commencement Audio-Video
- Dates
- 1977-2006 (inclusive)19772006
- 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
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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
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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
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Corporate Names
- Washington State University (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Mark O'English.
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
