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Archives 151
Speech Department Chair Records
1923-1946
approximate 634 items
.5 linear feet
1 containers
Records are comprised mainly of newspaper clippings, but also include copies of journal articles, correspondence, play programs, drafts of speeches, and ticket stubs.
Organizational History:
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.
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.
The Collection is open for research use.
The records of the Department of Speech were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 150
The records were processed in July 1984 by Patricia M. Gourd.
Daggy, Maynard Lee--Archives
Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives
State College of Washington. Dept. of Speech. Chair.
Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Records and correspondence
Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives
Washington State University. KWSC radio station--Archives
College and school drama, American--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives
Speech communication (Linguistics)--Washington (State)
Washington (State)
Colleges and Universities
Performing Arts
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1
Daggy, Maynard Lee
1924-1946
34 items
1
2
Debate Squad
1924-1943
50 items
1
3
Debate Squad
1927-1943
115 items
1
4
Dramatic Productions
1923-1942
150 items
1
5
Dramatic Productions
1924-1935
50 items
1
6
Dramatic Productions
1924-1942
135 items
1
7
KWSC
1934-1936
50 items
1
8
School Affairs
1923-1941
50 items