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Speech Department Chair Records, 1923-1946

Overview of the Collection

Title
Speech Department Chair Records
Dates
1923-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximate 634 items, (.5 linear feet), (1 containers)
Collection Number
Archives 151
Summary
Records are comprised mainly of newspaper clippings, but also include copies of journal articles, correspondence, play programs, drafts of speeches, and ticket stubs.
Repository
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

The Collection is open for research use.

Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Department of Speech at Washington State University was established in 1923. It trained students as speech teachers, dramatic directors, and radio broadcasters; produced numerous stage productions; and was responsible for both the University's debate team and radio station KWSC. Maynard Lee Daggy (1874-1963) headed the Speech Department from its inception in 1923 until 1946.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records of the Department of Speech date from 1923 to 1946. The records are comprised mainly of newspaper clippings, but also include copies of journal articles, correspondence, play programs, drafts of speeches, and ticket stubs. The records are arranged in a single alphabetical sequence.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Department of Speech were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 150

Processing Note

The records were processed in July 1984 by Patricia M. Gourd.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Daggy, Maynard Lee
    34 items
    Dates: 1924-1946
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Debate Squad
    50 items
    Dates: 1924-1943
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Debate Squad
    115 items
    Dates: 1927-1943
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Dramatic Productions
    150 items
    Dates: 1923-1942
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Dramatic Productions
    50 items
    Dates: 1924-1935
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Dramatic Productions
    135 items
    Dates: 1924-1942
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: KWSC
    50 items
    Dates: 1934-1936
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: School Affairs
    50 items
    Dates: 1923-1941
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • College and school drama, American--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives
  • Speech communication (Linguistics)--Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives (creator)
  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives
  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University. KWSC radio station--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Daggy, Maynard Lee--Archives (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • State College of Washington. Dept. of Speech. Chair. (creator)
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