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Washington State University McCroskey Hall Scrapbooks, 1953-2003
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McCroskey Hall (Washington State University)
- Title
- Washington State University McCroskey Hall Scrapbooks
- Dates
- 1953-2003 (inclusive)19532003
- Quantity
- 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 390 (collection)
- Summary
- A collection of scrapbooks pertaining to the everyday life and dorm activities of McCroskey Hall at Washington State university.
- 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
McCroskey Hall was built in 1920 and named after long-time Regent R. C. McCroskey. It has consistently been used as a women's dormitory except during World War II and the early 1950's when it was used for male housing. The house government consists of elected officers who form an executive council.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The scrapbooks in this collection span from 1953 up until 2003. They show the everyday life and activities that took place in McCroskey Residence Hall. Photos and pamphlets in the scrapbooks highlight resident dances and dinners that used to take place in residence halls. They also show how women students lived on campus in the latter half of the 20th century. Photos also show residents collecting ash from the Mt. St. Helens eruption of 1980. Includes clippings and photographs, collage, and handwritten materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Washington State University McCroskey Hall Scrapbooks, 1953-2003 (Archives 390)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The scrapbooks are in two informal series based on size, with larger scrapbooks placed flat in boxes 1 and 2, and smaller scrapbooks held vertically in box 3. Each series of scrapbooks is arranged in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
Sara Refsland, office manager in WSU Housing and Residence Life, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in September 2024, where it was retained without an accession number. It had been in storage in various McCroskey Hall locations for years.
Processing Note
WSU student Steinar Goheen processed this collection in September 2024.
Scrapbooks with structural integrity were placed in folders as is. Scrapbooks with failing binding were unbound, with the covers being discarded and the contents immediately placed in folders. The 1977-1981 scrapbooks were out of order, and did not have a distinct organizational method. These were dated and reorganized based on the nuances of penmanship, the dates of pamphlets glued to individual pages, and the recognition of repeatedly photographed people. The remaining scrapbooks were placed in folders as is.
Due to the age of these scrapbooks, many of the images and newspaper clippings had been separated from their original context. Care was taken to place these back in their original location, though a few were discarded.
Separated Materials
These materials came with an Intercollegiate Knights Cougar Guard Chapter Scrapbook, 1963-1982 (Archives 414), which was removed from those and processed separately.
Related Materials
Additional McCroskey Hall and WSU scrapbooks and logbooks exist in other collections, including:
State College of Washington McCroskey Hall Records, 1920-1968, 2013-2014 (Archives 138)
Washington State University Scrapbooks, 1892-1959 (PC 5)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | 1953-1956 |
| 1 | 2 | 1969-1970 |
| 1 | 3 | 1971-1972 |
| 1 | 4 | 1972-1973 |
| 1 | 5 | 1973-1974 |
| 2 | 1 | 1977-1981 |
| 2 | 2 | 2002-2003 |
| 3 | 1 | 1986 |
| 3 | 2 | 1987 |
| 3 | 3 | 1991 - 71st Anniversary Scrapbook |
| 3 | 4 | 2001- Photos on CD |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dormitories -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Archives
Corporate Names
- McCroskey Hall (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence
- McCroskey Hall (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- McCroskey Hall (State College of Washington) (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Steinar Goheen
2024
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