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Association of Pacific Coast Geographers records, 1935-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
Title
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers records
Dates
1935-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0082apcg (collection)
Summary
The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers was founded in 1935 to promote geographical education, research, and knowledge. The collection documents the Association's activities.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Founded in 1935 by a gathering of geographers including graduate students and faculty from universities, normal schools, and junior colleges, the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers has a long and rich history promoting geographical education, research, and knowledge. Since 1952 it has also been the Pacific Coast Regional Division of the Association of American Geographers, serving AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA, BC, and YT.

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Content Description

The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers records consist of a large selection of administrative files including committee and officers' files, correspondence, financial records, membership lists, and directories. There are also records from the association's annual meetings, arranged according to location, including photographs depicting various association officers and activities, as well as publications and communications including newsletters, yearbooks, and compilations of essays.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Association of Pacific Coast Geographers records, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers records are organized according to the following series arrangement:

  • Series I. Administrative Files 1935-2003
  • Series II. Annual Meetings 1938-2008
  • Series III. Photographs 1992-2003
  • Series IV. Publications / Communications 1935-2010

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers, date unknown.

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Geography--Pacific States--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • Association of Pacific Coast Geographers--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Bellingham (Wash.)--History--Sources
  • Northwest Coast of North America--History--Sources

Finding aid prepared by Joseph Shay
2011

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