The Washington State University's students residences Davis and Wilmer Halls were designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect. Constructed in 1937, they were originally named North Hall and South Hall, respectively. In 1947, they were renamed as Wilmer Hall, in honor of Frank J. Wilmer, a former state senator and member of the Board of Regents, and Arthur William Davis, another former member of the Board of Regents. They were planned and have been used continuously as women's residence halls.
To avoid confusion, it should be noted that two other Washington State College dormitories bore the North and South names - North House and South House were constructed in late 1946, and torn down before the end of the 1960s. Those were located east of Stadium Way, off of Farm (Grimes) way.
The records of Washington State University's women's residence hall, Wilmer Hall, include minutes of cabinet meetings of elected officers, house meetings, and hall handbooks.
Organized in two series, each arranged chronologically.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
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Washington State University Wilmer Hall Records, 1952-1966 (Archives 142)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
The records of Wilmer Hall were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1980 (WSU 168).
This collection was processed in May, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano.
A variety of scrapbooks from other WSU dormitories are held here in the University Archives in Washington State University's Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
Collections specific to Washington State University Wilmer-Davis include Washington State University Davis Hall Records,
1955-1968
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