Randall Johnson Drawing, 1992
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Johnson, Randall, 1915-2007
- Title
- Randall Johnson Drawing
- Dates
- 1992 (inclusive)19921992
- Quantity
- 0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
- Collection Number
- Cage 5171 (collection)
- Summary
- Drawing of the Washington State University cougar monogram, done in 1992 by the monogram creator, Randall Johnson.
- 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
Biographical Note
Randall Johnson, 1915-2007, designed the original WSC cougar head logo in July of 1936 while a summer student employee at Washington State College. When WSC became Washington State University in 1959, Johnson proposed a logo redesign which was accepted with only one very slight change.
Johnson graduated from WSC in Fine Arts in 1938, and went on to become art director at the Washington Water Power Co. He retired in 1975, and spent the remainder of his life in the Spokane area. He sold his iconic cougar head logo design to WSU for one dollar in 1959.
Content Description
The collection consists of one original 1992 drawing of the Washington State University cougar head monogram. A small gift card with a Randall Johnson drawing of Palouse Falls is present as well.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Randall Johnson Drawing, 1992 (Cage 5171)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
Jesse Roskelley was originally gifted the drawing in 1992. At some point it moved into the possession of his father, John Roskelley.
Acquisition Information
John Roskelley donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries 2025 November 26, where it was retained and processed without an accession number.
Processing Note
University Archivist Mark O’English processed this collection in December 2025.
Related Materials
Randall Johnson KWSU Interview, 1992 May 29 (CT 26)
Randall Johnson Notes of the Spokane Good Will Tour, 1960 (Cage 4972)
Randall Johnson WSU Cougar Logo Weaving Pattern, 1994 (Cage 5125)
Randall Johnson Drawings, 1978 (Cage 5169)
Preliminary Guide to the Brewster Family Papers, 1878-1979 (MS.2014.30), which includes Randall Johnson sketches in a letter from 1938.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Branding (Marketing)
Personal Names
- Johnson, Randall, 1915-2007
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington
- Washington State University
Geographical Names
- Palouse River (Idaho and Wash.) -- In art
