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Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1951-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State University. Library Staff Association.
- Title
- Washington State University Library Staff Association Records
- Dates
- 1951-1993 (inclusive)19511993
- Quantity
- .5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Archives 268 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of meeting minutes and associated notes, publications, and a small assortment of photographs and negatives of the WSU Library Staff Association from 1951-1993.
- 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
The Library Staff Association (LSA) of Washington State University was organized on 29 November 1946 by G. Donald Smith, Director of Libraries. LSA's stated purpose is "to promote the welfare and mutual understanding of the library staff and to assist in making the library an effective agency for the improvement of the social, cultural and economic life of the college community" (from Article II, Sec. 1, of the LSA constitution as amended October 1974). The association was an organizer of staff social functions, an advocate of better working conditions, and the improvement of library services. LSA also published its own bulletin, "Open Stacks".
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of meeting minutes and associated notes, publications, and a small assortment of photographs and negatives of the WSU Library Staff Association from 1951-1993.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1951-1993 (Archives 268)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The records are separated loosely by content. Minutes and associated notes are followed by publications of the LSA, with a small assortment of photographs and negatives at the end of the collection.
Acquisition Information
The records of the Library Staff Association were placed in the University Archives, Washington State University Libraries in a series of donations: MS84-03 (donated by Donna Hanson on Jan. 13, 1984), UA84-17 (donated by LSA secretary Mabel Smith on May 15, 1983), UA99-21 (donated by Kathy Sain on Dec. 1, 1999), and UA2004-07 (found in the Owen Science Library and donated by Betty Galbraith in early 2004).
Processing Note
This collection was processed in December 2008 by University Archivist Mark O'English.
Related Materials
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1946-1979 (Archives 108)
Numerous other collections from the WSU Libraries can be found in the Archives as well.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder | |
| 1 | General Meetings, 1969-1982 |
| 2 | General Meetings, 1983-1993 |
| 3 | Executive Board, 1963-1992 |
| 4 | Social Committee, 1951-1982 |
| 5 | Constitutions, 1959-1991 |
| 6 | Open Stacks, 1963-1972 |
| 7 | Open Stacks, 1986-1993 |
| 8 | Photographs, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. -- Library Staff Association -- Records and correspondence.
Finding aid prepared by Mark O'English.
2016
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