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Pat Cranston papers, 1917-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cranston, Pat
- Title
- Pat Cranston papers
- Dates
- 1917-1987 (inclusive)19571987
1957-1987 (bulk) - Quantity
- 5.92 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4126 (Accession No. 4126-001)
- Summary
- Correspondence, speeches and writing, scripts, photographs, slides, films, video tapes, audio tapes, committee files, course materials and framed awards of UW Professor of Communications
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
-
No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Pat Cranston was a Professor of Communications at the University of Washington. She never pursued a career in Seattle until 1954. She became the School of Journalism's first tenure-track female professor and was the first to teach broadcast journalism. In addition to teaching students, she was also the news director of KUOW, which she is responsible for starting, played an important role in the creation of KCTS, and was the first woman to become president of the Broadcast Education Association.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, speeches and writing, scripts, photographs, slides, films, video tapes, audio tapes, committee files, course materials and framed awards.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Biographical Features | 1945-1986 |
| 1 | Donald Godfrey general correspondence | 1971-1972 |
| 1 | U.S. Federal Communications Commission general
correspondence 4 folders
|
1971-1975 |
| 1 | Chronological Correspondence 2 folders
|
1956-1990 |
| 1 | Speeches and Writings by Cranston 2 folders
|
1964 |
| 1 | Speeches and Writings by Others 3 folders
|
1956-1980 |
| 1 | Course Material 7 folders
|
1974-1987 |
| 1 | Scripts 7 folders
|
1970-1974 |
| 1 | Certificates | 1954-1987 |
| 1 | Photographs | undated |
| 2 | Negatives 4 folders
|
1951-1955 |
| 2 | Slide Presentations 6 folders
|
undated |
| 2 | Conferences and Conventions | 1957-1985 |
| 2 | Notes | 1961-1974 |
| 2 | Newspaper Clippings | 1956-1959 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 1961-1962, 1989 |
| 2 | Accreditation | 1986-1988 |
| 2 | Chi Omega | 1957 |
| 2 | Coloring Book - The Earth | undated |
| 2 | Credulity Report - Requests | 1958-1964 |
| 2 | Curriculum Planning Material | 1957-1958, 1970 |
| 2 | Factbook - ABC News Election Night 2 folders
|
1974 |
| 2 | KCMU | 1971-1979 |
| 2 | Ohio State Awards - Entries | 1958-1960 |
| 3 | American Women in Radio and Television Inc. Seminar in Seattle | 1961-1962 |
| 3 | Haas (Saul and Dayee) Foundation | 1976-1984 |
| 3 | The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | 1975, 1989 |
| 3 | Theta Sigma Phi, Alpha Chapter (UW) 2 folders
|
1917-1969 |
| 3 | University of Washington Communications School, Curriculum Committee | 1982-1986 |
| 3 | University of Washington Communications School, External Affairs Committee | 1979-1984 |
| 3 | University of Washington Communications School, Visiting Committee | 1979-1981 |
| 3 | University of Washington Environmental Studies Institute | 1972-1976 |
| 3 | University of Washington General Broadcasting and Broadcast Journalism Advisory Group | 1979 |
| 3 | University of Washington Sports Programs Review Committee | 1972 |
| 3 | University of Washington Undergraduate Admissions Requirements Committee | 1983-1984 |
| 3 | Slide Presentation (3 Carousels) | undated |
| 4, 6 | 16mm Films 13 reels
|
undated |
| 5 | Video Tapes 5 tapes
|
1975, 1980, 1984 |
| 5 | Cassettes 3 tapes
|
1954, 1980 |
| 5 | Audio Tapes 14 reel to reel tapes
|
1958, 1973-1974 |
| 4 | Audio Tapes 3 reel to reel tapes
|
undated |
| 6 | Framed Awards | 1959, 1960 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Broadcasters--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Radio broadcasting--History--Sources
- Radio producers and directors--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Television broadcasting--History--Sources
- Television producers and directors--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Cranston, Pat, 1925- --Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--History--Sources
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- United States. Federal Communications Commission (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
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