Washington State University Ephemera and Realia Collection, 1905-2017

Overview of the Collection

Title
Washington State University Ephemera and Realia Collection
Dates
1905-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
9 Linear feet of shelf space, (12 Boxes)
Collection Number
SC 010 (collection)
Summary
This collection includes ephemeral materials ranging throughout the history of Washington State University (which was authorized in 1890 and began classes in January 1892).
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
mostly English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Ephemera are "materials, usually printed documents, created for a specific, limited purpose, and generally designed to be discarded after use." (from A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology by Richard Pearce-Moses). Pamphlets, admission tickets, performance programs, and trade cards are a few examples of ephemera.

This collection includes ephemeral materials ranging throughout the history of Washington State University (which was authorized in 1890 and began classes in January 1892).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Ephemera and Realia Collection, 1905-2017 (SC 010)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is primarily arranged alphabetically by item type. However, due to the sizes of some of the realia, boxes 2 on contain larger items, and are organized solely as the items were able to fit. As this collection is expected to grow over time, individual folders are not numbered.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were received from many different sources, including old vertical files from the WSU Libraries and unaccessioned, unprocessed gifts. MASC staff gathered them into this collection, beginning in 2012, and additions are expected.

Future Additions

This is an open-ended collection; additions are expected.

Processing Note

MASC staff initially assembled this collection in 2012, with items continually added over time.

Related Materials

This collection includes only a small fraction of the ephemeral materials available in MASC. Many more items are included in manuscript collections, special collections, university archives, and the WSU Publications collection. Some ephemeral items held in MASC are individually cataloged, and can be found by searching the WSU Libraries' online catalog.

One of the larger ephemera collections held by MASC is the Historic Ephemera Collection, 1880-2014 (SC 004)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Smaller MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Admissions Tickets and Event Programs
Box
1
WSC Annual Alumni Luncheon, 1924-06-11
1
Alumni Luncheon, Alumni Ticket, Ferry Hall. Undated
1
Alumni Luncheon, Senior Ticket, Ferry Hall. Undated
1
Summer School Picnic, 1926-08-07
1
ASSCW Athletic Events 'Coupon Book.' First Semester, 1928-1929
1
Senior Women's Banquet. 1930-05-29
1
ASSCW Event Admissions Stub, 1938
1
ASSCW Student Activities 'Coupon Book.' Second Semester, 1940-1941
1
War Day, 1941-03-05
1
CUB Carnival. $1000. [1953]
1
Senior-Alumni Banquet, 1956
Box
1
Artificial Turf Patch
Ashtray.
Box
1
Students Book Store, W.S.C. Cougars. Undated.
Athletic Tickets
Box
1
The Babe Buck of the Month Club
1
Football, Homecoming vs. Oregon. (2) 1961-11-11
Bags
Box
1
Be Crimson, Go Green. 2008
Bookmarks and tags
Box
1
Chinook. (2) 1925
1
"Go Cougs!" lenticular printed luggage tag. 2015
1
Leading the Crimson and Gray. Book launch. 2019
1
"Butch Fez." merchandise tag. undated
1
"I Have Shared with Fellow Students in the Far East." undated
Bookplates and other art
Box
1
"Washington State" cougar head logo. Ca. 1950s.
1
Founders Day, bookplate / program. 1935-03-28
1
"Launched... To anchor where? Washington Agricultural College and School of Science. Pullman, Washington, 1890"
1
Embossed Washington State logo. Tobacco-maker's promotion. Ca. 1910s
1
Founders Day, bookplate / program. 1935-03-28
1
"Cougars State College of Washington" circular cougar logo. Ca. 1930s?
1
"State College of Washington. Pullman, Wash." George Washington head seal. Ca. 1950s.
1
"Washington State" cougar head logo. Ca. 1950s.
1
Embossed "Washington State" booklet. Undated.
Bumper Sticker
Box
1
"Cougar Pride!" Undated.
Buttons, Medals, and Pins
Athletic Medals (mostly) won by James Thayer, 1905-1907
Box
1
Discus. WSC/WC/UI Triangular Meet. May 4 '07.
1
American Society of Civil Engineers Founded 1852.
1
Students D.H.L 'W'N Assembly
1
First Prize. Whitman vs. WSC. 16 lb. Hammer. Apr 28 '05.
1
PNA Championship. 2nf Throwing Discus. SAAC 1906.
1
Caduceus
1
W 50
1
U of I vs WSC. 1st prize. 16 lb. Hammer Throw.
1
UI vs WSC 1906. Discus Throw.
1
Whitman vs. WSC. Hammer Throw.
Box
1
Cougars -Fight Like Hell (2) , ca. 1950s
1
High School Summer Camp, ca. 1960s
1
WSU Homecoming, Nov. 5-6, 1965
1
I Like Ike Deeter, 1967
1
Life Time Cougar Jim Sweeney, 1975
1
Cougar Astronaut. NASA. John Fabian, WSU '62. Homecoming. Challenger STS-7. 1983-06-18.
1
President Glenn Terrell. "He Never Forgets a Face," 1985.
1
An A-mayes-ing Saint. Reuben Mayes, NFL Rookie of the Year, 1986
1
Our Palouse Reunion. WSU Land-Grant Days, 1987
1
WSU Crimson and Gray Day, 1988-03-28
1
WSU 1890-1990, 1990
1
The New Holland Library Addition, 1994-05
1
Official Cougar Program, Ca. 1990s
1
Rainbow-colored cougar head, Ca. 1990s
1
Sam's Our Man, 1999
1
Sam Smith Day, 2000-04-17
1
WSU 10 Years of Service, ca. 2000s
1
A Century of Graduate Education, 2002
1
Cougar Pride, 2004
1
Cougar Pride, 2007
1
Graduation Attendance Pin, 2011
1
Alumni Assocation, ca. 2010s
1
The Bookie - 100 Years, 2014
1
Washington State University 2017 [incoming student pin, Convocation], 2017
1
WSU (logo on flag), 2017
1
WSU 2018 Edible Book Festival, 2018
1
WSU 2019 Edible Book Festival, 2019
1
[Green cougar head logo], undated
Calendars
Box
1
Wall calendar with hand-tinted Silver Lake on cover, 1915. Is on loan to LAO, in black display case.
1
Pocket calendar, "The State College of Washington." 1922
1
Wall calendar with Bryan Hall on cover, 1924
Campus Elections
Box
1
Campus Day Strawboss, 1926-05-07
1
Independent Party, 1940
1
Campus Party, 1941
1
Sophomore Class, 1941
Cards, Credit and Identification
Box
1
Comptroller Chevron Credit Card, 1957
1
Golden Grad Class of 1913, 1963
1
Alumni Association Scholarship and Development Fund, 1960s
1
Alumni Association Scholarship and Development Fund, 1972
Cards, Introduction
Box
1
Anderson, William
1
Cleveland, Dr. A.A.
1
Fleming, Helen Joyce
1
Papineau, Beryl J.
1
Van Doren, Mrs. Nancy L.
Coins, Commemorative
Box
1
Campaign for Washington State, 2015
Cougar Gold Can / Bank, 1990
Dance Cards
Box
1
The Faculty Bachelors Entertain... in Honor of Mr. Dennis C. Mooring. 1906-01-01
1
Military Ball. 1907-02-22
1
The Freshmen - Sophomore Glee. 1909-04-24
1
Military Ball, First Regiment, WSC Cadet Corps. (2) 1910-02-22
1
Sophomore. 1910-03-11
1
Athletic Ball. 1910-10-21.
1
Military Ball, First Regiment, WSC Cadet Corps, [1911]
1
Varsity Ball. 1914-11-07
1
Varsity Ball. 1915-12-16
1
Sphinx Club Dance. 1916-01-29
1
Fourteenth Annual Military Ball. [1916-03-06]
1
Class of 1919 Annual Spring Hop. 1916-03-25
1
First Annual Home Coming Ball. 1916-11-04
1
Sphinx Club Dance. 1916-11-11
1
Sigma Tau Informal. 1920-12-11
1
Engineers Dance. (2). 1922-03-17
1
Informal in Honor of Sophomore Football Men 1923-03-03
1
All Engineers Annual Ball 1923-03-10
1
Montezuma Club Thanksgiving Informal (postponed) 1924-01-11
1
Montezuma Club Spring Informal 1924-04-05
1
First Annual Dairy Club Informal 1924-05-02
1
Pledge Informal of Gamma Nu 1925-01-10
1
Alpha Gamma Rho Spring Informal 1925-04-24
1
Omega Phi Spring Informal. 1925-05-01
1
Omega Phi Pledge Dance. 1925-11-06
1
Omega Phi House Dance. 1925-11-11
1
Omega Phi Pledge Dance. 1926-10-29
1
Stevens Hall Spring Informal. 1927-04-02
1
Beta Beta of Chi Omega. Formal. 1929-04-05
1
Delta Beta of Alpha Gamma Delta. House Dance. 1930-01-18
1
Military Ball, Scabbard and Blade. 1930-02-08
1
Delta Beta of Alpha Gamma Delta. House Dance. 1930-03-29
1
Epsilon of Theta Upsilon. Formal Dance. 1930-04-04
1
All AG Club Informal. 1930-11-08
1
Beta Pi of Kappa Pi. Christmas Informal. 1930-12-12
1
Varsity Ball, sponsored by Intercollegiate Knights. 1930-12-13
1
Chi Deuteron of Phi Sigma Kappa. Informal Dance. (2) 1931-01-16
1
Alpha Kappa of Phi Kappa Tau. Formal Dance. 1931-01-17
1
Chi Deuteron of Phi Sigma Kappa. Formal Dance. 1931-03-14
1
Senior Hall Conglomerate Dance, 19[31]-03-27
1
Junior Prom. 1931-05-02
1
Gallowses Gallop. 1931-05-08
1
All AG Club Harvest Ball. 1931-11-20
1
Darwin Drag. 1931-10-24
1
Sphinx Club. Semi-Formal. 1931-12-05
1
King Montezuma's Informal. 1932-03-12
1
Senior Hall Informal, [1932]-03-26
1
Stimson Hall Spring Informal. 1932-04-16
1
"Scottie" Greets You at Stevens. 1932-11-18
1
Sphinx Club. Winter Semi-Formal. 1933-01-07
1
Montezuma Club. Winter Semi-Formal. 1933-01-14
1
Military Ball. 1933-03-18
1
Harvest Ball Semi-Formal. All AG Club. 1933-11-29
1
Alpha Kappa of Phi Kappa Tau. Spring Informal. 1934-03-23
1
Stevens Hall Sport Dance. 1934-05-19
1
Koeds Kidnap. Mortar Board Dance. 1934-11-17
1
Mardi Gras. Stevens Hall Semi-Formal. 1936-12-04
1
Stevens Hall Xmas Semi-Formal. 1937-12-10
1
Stevens Hall Spring Semi-Formal (with Japanese-style fan). 1938-05-13
1
Phi Kappa Tau Birthday Dance. 1939-01-21
1
Phi Kappa Tau Dance. 1939-05-19
1
Stevens Hall Semi-Formal. 1940-01-13
1
Stevens Hall Spring Semi-Formal. 1940-05-17
1
Students' Cooperative Association Fall Semi-Formal. 1940-10-25
1
South Hall Christmas Semi-Formal. 1940-12-07
1
Varsity Ball. Intercollegiate Knights. (2 copies) 1940-12-14
1
IMA (Independent Men's Association). Undated, but 1940-1941 school year
1
South Hall Fireside Sport Dance. 1941-03-22
1
South Hall Pinafore Sport Dance. 1941-04-19
1
Alpha Tau Omega. Dude Ranch Party. 1941-04-26
1
South Hall Spring Semi-Formal. 1941-05-02
1
Sigma Nu Pledge Informal. 1941-11-08
1
Chi Omega Pledge Semi-Formal. 'Golddigger's Drag.' 1941-11-14
1
Chi Omega Winter Formal. 1941-12-07
1
Chi Omega. Sponsor's Ball Formal. 1942-01-24
1
Alpha Delta Sigma. Sadie Hawkins Shag. 1942-02-28
1
Gold and Green Victory Ball. 1942-02-21
1
Chi Omega Spring Formal. 1942-03-28
1
Company E of Scabbard and Blade . Military Ball. 1942-03-28
1
Winter Formal. Stevens Chalet. 1944-12-02
1
Harvest Ball Semi-Formal. 1945-11-17
1
Atomic Fantasy. Junior Class. 1946-04-13
1
Pine Manor Spring Silhouettes. 1946-04-20
1
Publications Ball. 1946-04-27
1
Stevens Hall Heavenly Hideaway. 1946-05-04
1
Harvest Ball Semi-Formal. All AG Club. 1946-11-23
1
Ferry Hall Evergreen Dance. 1946-12-07
1
A la Peppermint. Stevens Hall Christmas Semi-Formal. 1946-12-13
1
Stevens Hall Winter Informal. 1947-01-25
1
Sigma Tau Alpha Semi-Formal. 1947-03-01
1
Alpha Chi Sigma Semi-Formal. 1947-03-29
1
Senior Ball. 1947-05-17
1
Sigma Nu. Midnight in Paris. 1951-10-10
1
Theta Chi. Pledge Dance. Dry Gulch Drag. 1952-03-22
1
Scabbard and Blade, and Arnold Air Society. Military Ball. 1952-03-15
1
Junior Prom. An American in Paris. 1952-03-29
1
Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Nu. Virginia Military Institute Formal. 1952-04-26
1
Chi Omega. Pledge Dance. La Bal des Saisons. 1952-11-15
1
Alpha Chi Omega. Mardis Gras. 1952-11-22
1
Ferry Hall Sphix Club. Semi-formal. Purple Shades and Evening Stars. 1953-02-21
1
Scabbard and Blade, and Arnold Air Society. Military Ball Formal. 1953-02-28
1
Alpha Chi Omega. Summer Dance. 1953-04-25
1
Chi Omega. White Carnation Spring Formal. 1953-04-25
1
Freshman Class. It's in the Book. 1953-04-25
1
Kappa Alpha Theta. Spring Formal. Songs of the Sea. 1953-04-25
1
Senior Ball. Centennial Ball. 1953-05-16
1
Pine Manor. Dance of the Snowmen. 1953-12-04
1
Sophomore Class. Annual Tolo. 1954-02-13
1
Sigma Nu. 1954-02-20
1
Scabbard and Blade, and Arnold Air Society. Military Ball Formal. 1954-02-27
1
Junior Prom. Night Train. 1954-03-19
1
Acacia. Spring Formal. 1954-04-24
1
Alpha Gamma Delta. Rose Dance. 1954-04-24
1
Spurs. Registration Ball. 1954-09-24
1
Alpha Gamma Delta. Pledge Dance. Huapala. 1954-11-19
1
College of Agriculture. Annual Harvest Ball. 1954-11-20
1
Junior Prom. Fantasy in Rhythm. 1955-04-15
1
Wilmer Hall. 1955-04-23
1
Alpha Gamma Delta. Rose Dance. 1955-04-30
1
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The Musicians Ball. 1955-03-11
1
Sigma Nu. Formal. Beaux Arts Ball. 1955-04-30
1
Homecoming Dance. 1955-11-05
1
Theta Chi. Pledge Dance. 1955-12-02
1
Wilmer Hall. Semi-Formal. 1955-12-10
1
Junior Prom. 1956-04-13
1
Port de la Mer. Homecoming Dance. (2) 1961-11-11
1
Alpha Kappa of Phi Kappa Tau. Rose Formal. 1962-03-10
1
Wish Upon a Star. Homecoming Dance. (2) 1964-10-31
1
And the Beat Goes On. Homecoming Dance. 1968-10-26
1
"A Secret I Will Now Impart, If You Look Within My Heart," undated
1
Junior-Senior Prom, undated
Dance Invitations and Announcements
Box
1
Social Ball. 1892-06-03
1
Acacia Fraternity. USO Go. [1950s, probably 1953]
1
Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Nu. Virginia Military Institute Formal. 1952-04-26
1
Bell Hop. [1953]-02-14
1
Acacia. U.S.O. Go. 1954-01-08
1
Junior Prom. 1954-03-19
1
Kappa Sigma. K-Sig Spook Jig. 1954-10-29
1
"7th Annual Limehouse Lurch." 1955-03-12
1
Skokiaans. Ski Finale. 1955-03-25
1
Sophomore Tolo. 1956-01-14
1
Theta Chi. 100th Anniversary Ball. 1956-04-14.
Diplomas and Holders
Box
1
Rodney B. Phillippay, 1931
1
Helen Joyce Fleming, 1939
1
Empty case, undated (pre 1960)
1
Rita Irene Konzal, 1984
1
Empty case, undated (ca. 2000)
Documents
Box
1
Inter-departmental Mail envelope, ca. 1933-1935
1
Memorandum of Standing, with Envelope. 1923
Dormitories, Misc. Materials
Box
1
Stevens Scholars. "Freshman Tassels" list, 1947-03-20
Envelopes and Folders
Box
1
College Record envelope. Watt's Pharmacy. 1920s
1
Photograph envelope. Student's Book Co. 1920s
1
Cougar head three ring binder, 1950s
1
State College of Washington testing envelope, 1954.
1
"The Mascot Folder," 1975. Randall Johnson drawing of Bryan Hall on cover.
Flyers and Handouts
Box
1
"Let's Finish the Job! Wesley Foundation At W.S.C.: Student Religious and Social Center." Undated
Graduation Tassels
Box
1
1 Black; 1 Crimson and Grey. ca. 2005
Guitar Picks
Box
1
WSU Battle of the Bands, 2006-04-02
Keychains
Box
1
Washington State basketball, 2009
1
GIESORC, 2011
Letters, Athletic
Box
1
Women's Athletic Association: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Hockey. 1917-1918.
Marble Block
Box
1
CUB reopening, 2008-09-02
Matchbooks
Box
1
WSC Cougars, Student Book Store. Diamond Match Co., Chico, CA. (2 books). 1950s
Menus
Box
1
The Commons Coffee Shop. undated (it existed Jan. 1925- Oct. 1942)
Military, Misc.
Box
1
U.S. Army Training Detachment, Absence Permission, 1918
Napkins and Coasters
Box
1
Coaster: Butch head, "Cougar Alumni. Washington State University." 1990s
1
Napkin: Merry Christmas, Stevens Hall. (2) ca. 1940s
Patches
Box
1
Cloth cougar head, undated
1
'19' over 'W' letterman's letter, 1919
Pennants
Box
1
Wash. State. The State College of Washington. Pullman, Wash. Undated
1
More pennants can be found in the oversized materials.
Ribbons
Box
1
Alumni Day, 1913
1
Alumni Day, 1915 (2)
1
Alumni Day, 1932
1
Commencement Usher, 1936
1
Dad's Day, 1938
1
25 Year Class of 1935, 1960
1
Phi Kappa Phi (2), undated
Shirts
Box
1
T-shirt. Cry for China. 1989.
1
Sweatshirt. 100k Centennial Run. 1990.
1
T-shirt. Cougars United. Hurricane Relief. 2005.
Stamps and Stickers
Box
1
Photographic stamps (18, inc. 2 dupes) with original envelope. ca. 1939
1
Cougar head name badges. (5) ca. 1980s
1
New Horizons: Washington State University Centennial 1890-1990. (2) 1990
1
"Cougar Alumni. Washington State University." ca. 2005
1
Bronze cougar statues. (1 sheet) ca. 2011
1
Logo window stickers: "Go Cougs!" and "¡Vamos Cougs!" ca. 2015
1
WSU Parents Association. Cougar head window stickers. Undated
Wax Seal
Box
1
State College of Washington. Undated
Wristwatch.
Box
1
Pasadena Rose Bowl. 1998.

Larger MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box
2
ASWSU Gavel, Box, and documentation. 1928.
3
Centennial Mug, 1990
3
Butch T Cougar Bobblehead, 2017
3
Coach Leach Bobblehead, 2012
4
Top Hat. Signed by Class of 1907.
5
Leather bag. NCAA Basketball Tournament. 1984.
5
The Crib, crafted in hammered copper. Undated.
5
2 Plates. State College of Washington. North-South Hall; West Arch; Administration Building; Men's Gymnasium, Bryan Clock Tower, Butch. 1 printed in crimson, 1 in blue. Blue is on loan to LAO, in black display case. Undated.
5
Plate. Campus, Administration Building, Stevens Hall. Undated.
5
Certificate addressed to President French titled "In Honor of Higher Education." First day of issue for "Higher Education" postage stamps. 1962-11-14.
Plaques
Box
6
WSC Shield
6
Honor Roll. "These Men from Pine Manor died in Service of their Country – World War II"
6
"Pine Manor Outstanding First Year Man," 1949-1963
Box
7
Pillow, with signed tassels. Circa 1907.
8
Evergreen, May 26, 1922. Rolled for mailing to Mrs. D.A. McDonald, of Donald, WA, from Dan McDonald, class of 1923.
8
Butch T Cougar Funko Pop. 2021.
8
Beanie. 1915. Owned by Neil Williams, class of 1919; donated by her granddaughter, Ann Deegan, in 2021.
9
Band uniform. Circa 2000s. Top is on loan to LAO, in black display case.
10
Beanie. Circa 1932. Owned by Heston O. Weyrich, class of 1936.
10
Beanie. Circa 1932. Owned by Emma Seibold. Is on loan to LAO; in the large display case there.
10
Beanie. Circa 1940. Owned by Robert Gibb, class of 1944.
10
Beanie. Circa 1946. Owned by Robert Moore, class of 1950.
10
Beanie. Circa 1960. Likely owned by Patty Muir, class of 1965.
11
Hat worn by President French's wife to football games. Made by Katherine of Spokane. Circa 1952-1966.
Honorary Sweaters.
Box
12
Spurs. Circa 1960s-1970s.
12
Crimson Circle (Omicron Delta Kappa). Circa 1940s.
Box
13
Glass half-pint milk bottles (2), labeled Dairy Husbandry Dept. Pullman Washington, with the WSC logo. Ca. 1936-1959.
13
Milk bottle caps (4), labeled Homogenized milk. Grade A pasteurized, with the WSC logo. These were donated separately from the bottles in this box, and are not necessarily related to them. Ca. 1936-1959.
14
Scrapbook, empty. 1924. Is on loan to LAO; in the black display case.
15
Protest flag. 17" square; slogans supporting immigrants. Spring 2019.
15
Silk scarf. 22.5" square; art depicts Washington State College football and fans. Undated.
Pennants.
Box
15
Campaign WSU
15
Wash. State
15
Washington State University
15
WSU Cougars
Box
15
Yardstick. Student Book Store. Circa 1980s.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Printed ephemera

Corporate Names

  • State College of Washington
  • Washington State University

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • State College of Washington (creator)
    • Washington State University (creator)