Stimson Hall Records, 1923-1976
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Stimson Hall Records
- Dates
- 1923-1976 (inclusive)19231976
- Quantity
- approximate 953 items, ( 4 linear feet), ( 7 containers)
- Collection Number
- Archives 134
- Summary
- The records consist of minutes, publications, newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, rosters, applications, photographs, song sheets, guest registers, and memorabilia.
- 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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The Collection is open for research use.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
Stimson Hall, named after Fred S. Stimson, a member of the Board of Regents, opened its doors in the fall of 1922. Except for a brief period during the Second World War, Stimson has always been a men's dormitory. The formal organization of the dormitory consists of three groups: the Montezuma Club, the main governing body; the Stimson Senate, an honorary society; and the Stimson Sponsors, who act as student advisors.
Content Description
The records of Stimson Hall date from 1924 to 1976. The records were originally divided into five series: Publications, Stimson Senate, Montezuma Club, Alumni and Other Papers, and Oversize Materials. For the most part, this arrangement has been retained. However, in a few instances, folders were moved within record series so that they filled obvious gaps in logical sequences. The records consist of minutes, publications, newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, rosters, applications, photographs, song sheets, guest registers, and memorabilia.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The records of Stimson Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries by Norman B. King, Stimson's Head Resident (1971-1973), in August 1973 (WSU 155). Concern for the preservation of these records was generated by the celebration of Stimson's fiftieth anniversary amidst discussion on campus for the elimination of Stimson as a dormitory or as a building put to other use. An additional deposit was made in January 1977 (UA 77-1) by Jim Allen, Stimson's President (1976-1977).
Processing Note
The records were processed in February 1984 by Paul Green.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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I: Oversize
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Description: Senate Scrapbook1 itemDates: 1926-1932Container: Oversize 1
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II: Publications
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Description: Montezuma Club Handbooks,5 itemsDates: ca. 1950-1975Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: The Senate Roll Call9 itemsDates: 1932-1952Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Stimson Hall1 itemDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: The Stimson Howl192 itemsDates: 1946-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 5-10
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Description: President's Manual1 itemDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Stimson Roster and Stimson Hall Course Roster5 itemsDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Candidate Information Sheets and Sponsor's Group Constitution,4 itemsDates: ca. 1959-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Miscellaneous Publications,5 itemsDates: ca. 1969-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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II: Stimson Senate
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Description: Minutes of the Stimson Hall Senate105 itemsDates: 1924-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 15-25
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Description: Applications for Membership, Pledge Ceremony Procedures, and Information Sheets56 itemsDates: 1957-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: General file,9 itemsDates: ca. 1960-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Honoraries,19 itemsDates: ca. 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Membership Certificates and Meeting Signs,6 itemsDates: ca. 1960-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Senate Alumni,4 itemsDates: ca. 1931-1948Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Senate Banquet Committee Reports8 itemsDates: 1929-1934Container: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Senate Constitution and Statements of Purpose,10 itemsDates: ca. 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Senate Correspondence54 itemsDates: 1946-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: Senate Court4 itemsDates: 1934Container: Box 1, Folder 34
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Description: Senate Membership Rolls43 itemsDates: 1950-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 35
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III: Montezuma Club
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Description: Minutes of the Montezuma Club [and House Council]35 itemsDates: 1923-1972Container: Box 2, Folder 36-49
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Description: Account Book1 itemDates: 1940-1969Container: Box 2, Folder 50
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Description: Accounts67 itemsDates: 1953-1959Container: Box 2, Folder 51
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Description: Activities2 itemsDates: 1933-1958Container: Box 2, Folder 52-53
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Description: Activity Calendar1 itemDates: 1976Container: Box 2, Folder 54
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Description: Alumni Register1 itemDates: n.d.Container: Box 2, Folder 55
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Description: Christmas Cards6 itemsDates: n.d.Container: Box 2, Folder 56
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Description: Commissary7 itemsDates: 1956-1961Container: Box 2, Folder 57
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Description: Committees4 itemsDates: 1971-1974Container: Box 2, Folder 58
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Description: Constitution of the Montezuma Club5 itemsDates: 1973Container: Box 2, Folder 59
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Description: Construction Site10 itemsDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 2, Folder 60
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Description: Correspondence2 itemsDates: 1976Container: Box 2, Folder 61
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Description: Fiftieth Anniversary36 itemsDates: 1972Container: Box 2, Folder 62
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Description: Memoranda and Policy Statements69 itemsDates: 1968-1973Container: Box 2, Folder 63
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Description: Newspaper Clippings48 itemsDates: 1956-1972Container: Box 3, Folder 64
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Description: Photographs,22 itemsDates: ca. 1960-1973Container: Box 3, Folder 65
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Description: Room Assignments,13 itemsDates: ca. 1970Container: Box 3, Folder 66
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Description: Semester Reports62 itemsDates: 1949-1972Container: Box 3, Folder 67-68
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Description: Song Sheets6 itemsDates: n.d.Container: Box 3, Folder 69
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Description: Senate Members, [approximately 1,000 3x5 cards],1 itemDates: ca. 1924-1965Container: Box 4, Folder 70
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Description: Guest Register3 itemsDates: 1948-1966Container: Box 4, Folder 71-73
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Description: Senate Roll Call Masthead and Dies5 itemsDates: n.d.Container: Box 4, Folder 74
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Description: Pledge Pins2 itemsDates: n.d.Container: Box 4, Folder 75
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Description: Identification Tags1 itemDates: n.d.Container: Box 4, Folder 76
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Description: Montezuma Club Senate Roster1 itemDates: 1926-1931Container: Box 7
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Description: IV: Glee Club Music SheetsContainer: Box 5-6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives
Corporate Names
- Montezuma Club (Pullman, Wash.)--Records and correspondence
- Washington State University--Buildings--Archives
- Washington State University. Stimson Hall--Archives (creator)
- Washington State University. Stimson Hall--Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- State College of Washington. Stimson Hall. (creator)
