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Washington State University Office of the President Media, 1937-2006
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Washington State University Office of the President Media
- Dates
- 1937-2006 (inclusive)19372006
- Quantity
- 2.75 Linear feet of shelf space, (4 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 328 (collection)
- Summary
- The collection consists of audio and video media relating to the Office of the President at Washington State University, and to the men who held that position. The majority of the materials consists of speeches or interviews given by or conducted with the Presidents while in office.
- 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 functions and duties of the Washington State University President are defined in University Faculty Manual, edition of 1987, as:
In addition to being designated as secretary ex officio of the Board of Regents, the President as general agent of the Board is the chief executive officer of Washington State University. The President administers the policies approved by the Board of Regents, serves as advisor to the Board on policies and operations and is the agent through whom representations to the Board are regularly made. Other functions of the chief executive officer include: Leadership in developing policies and organization for teaching, research, and extension programs. Public administration of the University, including representation before the Legislature and other state agencies. Responsibility for the general welfare of students; the development, operation and maintenance of buildings, lands and equipment; financial matters pertaining to development, operation and maintenance of University; and the administration of regulations adopted by the Board of Regents. Responsibility, delegated by the Board of Regents, for all appointments, promotion, salaries, leaves, resignations, and dismissals. Presiding at meetings of the general faculty.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of audio and video media relating to the Office of the President at Washington State University, and to the men who held that position. The majority of the materials consists of speeches or interviews given by or conducted with the Presidents while in office, though some materials date from after individuals left office, and so may be out of a strict chronological order. Also included is a small quantity of print materials closely related to the audio/video.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Washington State University Office of the President Media, 1937-2006 (Archives 328)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into a sequence of series ordered around the Presidents of Washington State University, with those president-based series arranged in the order in which those Presidents served. Within each series, items are organized chronologically.
Acquisition Information
This collection consists of material from a variety of accessions: UA1985-54, UA1989-18, UA 2000-35, UA 2002-05, UA 2003-02, UA2004-12, A 2006-07, UA2006-11, UA 2007-02, and UA 2008-15. The majority of those accessions were received either from the Presidents Office itself or various campus news media outlets.
Processing Note
As part of a multi-year media processing project, the materials were initially identified by Scott Stratton in 2010; Susan Vetter completed that process and organized much of the material from 2011-2012. Final organization and description of the presidential materials here was completed by Katrina Burch in late 2012.
Related Materials
State College of Washington Office of the President: Enoch A. Bryan Records, 1888-1952 (Archives 158)
State College of Washington Office of the President: Ernest O. Holland Records, 1890-1950 (Archives 159)
State College of Washington Office of the President: Wilson M. Compton Records, 1944-1952 (Archives 160)
State College of Washington Office of the President: Wilson Compton and Charles Clement French Records, 1948-1956 (Archives 12)
Washington State University Office of the President: Charles Clement French Records, 1957-1966 (Archives 203)
Washington State University Office of the President: W. Glenn Terrell Inauguration Records and Photographs, 1967-1968 (Archives 162)
Washington State University Office of the President: W. Glenn Terrell Records, 1967-1976 (Archives 205)
Washington State University Office of the President: W. Glenn Terrell Records, 1953-1985 (Archives 207)
Washington State University Office of the President: Samuel H. Smith Records, 1960-1991 (Archives 223)
Washington State University Office of the President: Assistant to the President Records, 1954-1985 (Archives 216)
State College of Washington Office of the President: Guest Book, 1940 August-1945 October 16 (Cage 1638)
State College of Washington Office of the President: Letters from Prominent Correspondents, 1897-1951 (Cage 1616)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Bryan, E.A. and French, C. ClementReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1937 Reunion. 16 mm film. Notebook sheet inside case identifies who is on film, and campus buildings included. |
1937-06 |
| 1 | 2 | 1937 Reunion. Commentary, Audio reel-to-reel. |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | 1937 Reunion. Commentary, Audio cassette. |
undated |
| 1 | 4 | C. Clement French Memorial. DVD |
1988 |
Series 2: Terrell, GlennReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 5 | Papers. Transcript of French Ad occupation tapes |
5/5/1970 |
| 1 | 6 | Papers. Terrell Radio Scripts - #162-172 |
1980-04-27 - 1980-06-01 |
| 1 | 7 | Papers. Terrell Radio Scripts - #173-178 |
1980-04-27 - 1980-06-01 |
| 1 | 8 | Papers. Terrell Radio Scripts #195-208 |
1980-09-28 - 1980-12-28 |
| 1 | 9 | Papers. Glen Terrell 80th Birthday Party contract |
5/26/2000 |
| 2 | 10 | Glenn Terrell 80th Birthday, DV (Digital Video) Cassette DVCAM L-size |
5/26/2000 |
| 2 | 11 | Glenn Terrell 80th Birthday, DV (Digital Video) Cassette DVCAM L-size |
5/26/2000 |
| 2 | 12 | Glenn Terrell with Jim French, audio cassette tape |
4/11/1985 |
| 2 | 13 | Showcase KRPL Radio, audio cassette tape |
June 23 (unknown year) |
| 2 | 14 | Terrell Inauguration, 16mm film |
3/17/1968 |
| 2 | 15 | Terrell Inauguration, 16mm film |
3/17/1968 |
| 2 | 16 | Terrell Inauguration, 16mm film |
3/17/1968 |
| 2 | 17 | 1979 Commencement, 16mm film |
1979 |
| 2 | 18 | 1979 Commencement, 16mm film |
1979 |
| 2 | 19 | Talk at Engineering AdvBd, 8 mm film |
10/6/1967 |
| 2 | 20 | September Chamber Speech, 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tape |
1979-09 |
| 2 | 21 | Talk to Accountants in Richland, 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tape |
4/8/1969 |
| 2 | 22 | French Ad Occupation Tape I, 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tape |
5/5/1970 |
| 2 | 23 | French Ad Occupation Tape II, 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tape |
5/5/1970 |
| 2 | 24 | Unknown Glenn Terrell Speech, 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tape |
unknown |
Series 3: Smith, SamReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 3 | 25 | President Smith Footage, Betacam SP 1/2" tape |
11/10/1999 |
| 3 | 26 | Smith Video, 3/4" Umatic |
4/13/2000 |
| 3 | 27 | State of the University 3/4" Umatic |
9/15/1999 |
| 3 | 28 | State of the University, Digital video DVCPRO L-size |
9/15/1999 |
| 3 | 29 | Puyallup speech, audio cassette tape |
8/8/1985 |
| 3 | 30 | Discussion with Barb P and Tim M, audio cassette tape |
2/15/1986 |
| 3 | 31 | Discussion with Barb P and Tim M, audio cassette tape |
2/15/1986 |
| 3 | 32 | Bill Cam with President Smith, audio cassette tape |
8/10/1987 |
| 3 | 33 | "Organization Change", audio cassette tape |
8/24/1987 |
| 3 | 34 | KWSU "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clause", audio cassette tape |
12/23/1990 |
| 3 | 35 | Guest on KHTR "Breakfast Flakes", audio cassette tape |
8/26/1992 |
| 3 | 36 | Live on KXLY, audio cassette tape |
6/13/1995 |
| 3 | 37 | Higher Education Interview, audio cassette tape |
9/15/1995 |
| 3 | 38 | Newsline, audio cassette tape |
undated |
| 3 | 39 | WSU atheltics tribute to Smith, Betacam SP Ampex 398 |
1999-11 |
| 3 | 40 | My Favorite Book spot on KHQ, Betacam SP 1/2" tape |
2000-01 |
| 3 | 41 | Smith Speech in Puyallup, VHS tape |
1985-08-08 |
| 3 | 42 | Inauguration week activities, VHS tape |
1986-03-20-22 |
| 3 | 43 | Inauguration week activities, VHS tape |
1986-03-20-22 |
| 3 | 44 | CBC Today Show, VHS tape |
1987-09-10 |
| 3 | 45 | 12 for the Road, VHS tape |
1989-1990 |
| 3 | 46 | KOMO TV Interview, VHS tape |
1989-12-12 |
| 3 | 47 | Pullman City Council, VHS tape |
1993-08-10 |
| 3 | 48 | Comments for WCET conference, VHS tape |
1995-10 |
| 3 | 49 | State of University address, VHS tape |
10/19/1998 |
| 3 | 50 | State of University address, VHS tape |
10/19/1998 |
| 3 | 51 | State of the University, VHS tape |
9/15/1999 |
| 3 | 52 | State of the University, VHS tape |
9/15/1999 |
| 3 | 53 | Kathy G interview KOMO, VHS tape |
1999-11 |
| 3 | 54 | Smith working around campus, VHS tape |
12/17/1999 |
| 3 | 55 | Students tribute to Sam, VHS tape |
2000-04 |
| 3 | 56 | Students tribute to Sam, VHS tape |
2000-04 |
| 3 | 57 | Smith Tribute video, VHS tape |
5/19/2000 |
| 3 | 58 | Smith - Success by 6, VHS tape |
2002-2003 |
| 3 | 59 | My Favorite Book -Smith, VHS tape |
undated |
Series 4: Rawlins, V. LaneReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 4 | 60 | Regents naming Rawlins, audio cassette tape |
2/7/2000 |
| 4 | 61-64 | Presidential Finalist Forums (x4), VHS tape |
2/8/2000 |
| 4 | 65 | Address to the community DVCPro L-size |
2/8/2000 |
| 4 | 66 | News reports on Rawlins being chosen, VHS tape |
2000-02-17 - 2000-02-18 |
| 4 | 67 | NWPR interview, audio cassette tape |
7/20/2000 |
| 4 | 68 | Faculty address, VHS tape |
8/10/2000 |
| 4 | 69 | Interview with ICNE Dean Dorothy M Detlor, VHS tape |
8/14/2000 |
| 4 | 70 | Address to faculty, VHS tape |
8/23/2000 |
| 4 | 71 | Address to the Faculty, Digital Video, DVCPro L-size (5x3) |
8/23/2000 |
| 4 | 72 | Rawlings and Keim interview, 90' video tape, M II, Panasonic Metal tape |
8/24/2000 |
| 4 | 73 | All University address 90' video tape, M II, Panasonic Metal tape |
9/18/2000 |
| 4 | 74 | All University Address, 3/4" Umatic video tape |
9/18/2000 |
| 4 | 75 | All University Address (V1-K reel), 1" Open reel video tape |
9/18/2000 |
| 4 | 76 | Interview with Enrique Cerna on KCTS, VHS tape |
11/7/2000 |
| 4 | 77 | Interview with Kathi G, VHS tape |
2/12/2001 |
| 4 | 78 | Northwest week interview, VHS tape |
2/12/2001 |
| 4 | 79 | Rawlins/Birnbaum, VHS tape |
2/12/2001 |
| 4 | 80 | University Presidents' Interview King 5, VHS tape |
2/21/2001 |
| 4 | 81-84 | "Serious Money" #922 (X4), VHS tape |
2/23/2001 |
| 4 | 85 | King 5 interview on tutition and state budget, VHS tape |
6/26/2001 |
| 4 | 86 | President's Fall address, VHS tape |
9/20/2001 |
| 4 | 87 | President's Fall address 90' video tape, M II, Panasonic Metal tape |
9/20/2001 |
| 4 | 88 | Fall Address, Video M II Panasonic Metal tape |
9/20/2001 |
| 4 | 89 | Budget 2002, Betacam SP tape |
12/18/2001 |
| 4 | 90 | Fall Address 90' video tape, M II, Panasonic Metal tape |
9/17/2002 |
| 4 | 91 | KSPS show on Rawlins and Huntsman on Funding, VHS tape |
1/8/2003 |
| 4 | 92 | Introduction to Rom Mankin, VHS tape |
1/28/2003 |
| 4 | 93 | Regents Mtg Seattle, VHS tape |
6/25/2003 |
| 4 | 94 | State of the University Address, DVD |
9/15/2004 |
| 4 | 95 | Inside Olympia TVW interview with Cindy Zehnder, DVD |
6/30/2006 |
| 4 | 96-97 | Northwest Week interviews (2 copies), VHS tape |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College presidents -- Washington (State) -- Pullman.
Personal Names
- Bryan, Enoch Albert, 1855-1941. -- Records and correspondence
- French, C. Clement (Charles Clement), 1901-1988 -- Records and correspondence
- Rawlins, V. Lane -- Records and correspondence
- Smith, Samuel H., 1940- -- Records and correspondence
- Terrell, Glenn -- Records and correspondence
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington -- Presidents -- Records and correspondence
- State College of Washington. Office of the President -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University -- Presidents -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University. Office of the President -- Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bryan, Enoch Albert, 1855-1941. (creator)
- French, C. Clement (Charles Clement), 1901-1988 (creator)
- Rawlins, V. Lane (creator)
- Smith, Samuel H., 1940- (creator)
- Terrell, Glenn (creator)
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington. Office of the President (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Katrina Burch
2016
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