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Associated Women Students of Washington State University Records, 1910-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State University. Associated Women Students
- Title
- Associated Women Students of Washington State University Records
- Dates
- 1910-1974 (inclusive)19101974
1940-1967 (bulk)19401967 - Quantity
- 2.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 115 (collection)
- Summary
- The collection contains the records of the Associated Women Students of Washington State University, from 1910-1974, with the bulk from 1940-1967.
- 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
This organization was started at the State College of Washington (later Washington State University) in 1912 as the Women's League but changed its name to the Associated Women Students (AWS, later AWSWSU) in 1928. All undergraduate women automatically became members upon their enrollment at the university. A member of the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students, the purpose of AWS is to promote interest in student activities and encourage participation in various aspects of campus life. One of the early goals of the AWS was to raise money for a Women's Building. Funds for this project were raised by sponsoring an annual drama production, The College Revue. Other major activities which AWS sponsored and organized were Women's Day and Mother's Weekend.
The structure of AWS was reorganized in 1958 to parallel that of the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU). The Women's President's Council, composed of presidents of all women's living groups on campus, was incorporated into AWS as the House of Representatives at this time. The AWS governing body was made up of an Executive Board, the House of Representatives and a Senate which included elected women representative of each class. In 1981, AWSWSU merged with ASWSU.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains the records of the Associated Women Students of Washington State University (AWSWSU), from 1910-1974, with the bulk from 1940-1967. The minutes of the AWSWSU, arranged chronologically, comprise the largest quantity of material. Included with the minutes are correspondence, memoranda, agendas, attendance records and programs relating to retreats and other AWSWSU activities. Since AWSWSU committees are responsible for carrying out the goals of the AWSWSU, committee reports comprise a large part of the collection. They are arranged alphabetically by committee. Often included with these reports are correspondence and programs. Other material in the collection includes scrapbooks, newspaper clippings and financial records
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Associated Women Students of Washington State University Records, 1910-1974 (Archives 115)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Minutes are arranged chronologically, reports are arranged alphabetically.
Acquisition Information
WSU 3
Processing Note
The records of the Associated Women Students were reprocessed from their original location (WSU 3) by Anne Frantilla in June 1983.
Related Materials
Associated Women Students of Washington State University Records, 1954-1986 (Archives 303)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Women's President's Council: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | 75 items |
1952-1958 |
Minutes: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 2 | 1 vol. |
1917-1921 |
1 | 3 | 1 vol. |
1921-1928 |
1 | 4 | 1 vol. |
1937-1947 |
1 | 5 | 1 vol. |
1947-1951 |
1 | 6 | 100 items |
1952-1956 |
1 | 7 | 100 items |
1957-1960 |
1 | 8 | 75 items |
1961-1963 |
1 | 9 | 75 items |
1963-1964 |
1 | 10 | 75 items |
1965-1967 |
1 | 11 | 75 items |
1967-1975 |
Committees: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 12 | Alpha Lamba Delta 12 items
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1967/1968 |
1 | 13 | Apple Polishing 3 items
|
1955/1956 |
1 | 14 | Awards Dinner 1 item
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n.d. |
1 | 15 | Big sister 10 items
|
1960-1965 |
1 | 16 | Coed Extra 25 items
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1960-1965 |
1 | 17 | Exchange Dinner 5 items
|
1955/1956, 1964/1965 |
Mother's Weekend: |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 18 | Reports 150 items
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1952-1962 |
1 | 19 | Programs 30 items
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1927-1964, 1971 |
1 | 20 | Personnel 1 item
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1946-1947 |
1 | 21 | Properties 1 item
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1946-1947 |
1 | 22 | Point System 15 items
|
1946-1953 |
1 | 23 | Social 1 item
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1946-1947 |
1 | 24 | Special Events 1 item
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n.d. |
Women's Day: |
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Box | Folder | ||
2 | 25 | Reports 75 items
|
1953-1960 |
2 | 26 | Reports 75 items
|
1961-1965 |
2 | 27 | Programs 30 items
|
1910-1966 |
Papers and Publications: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
2 | 28 | Constitution 4 items
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1958-1969 |
2 | 29 | Handbooks, 192?-1973 20 items
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2 | 30 | Office Space 10 items
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1950-1959 |
2 | 31 | Other Papers and Correspondence 30 items
|
1920-1970 |
Newspaper Clippings and Scrapbooks: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
2 | 32-33 | Newspaper Clippings |
1957-1969 |
3 | 34-37 | Scrapbooks 4 vols.
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1932-1955 |
Ledgers: Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
3 | 38-39 | 2 vols |
1935-1952 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington. Associated Women Students -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University. Associated Women Students -- Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names