Central Washington University Student Organizations, Account Ledgers, 1891-1941
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University
- Title
- Central Washington University Student Organizations, Account Ledgers
- Dates
- 1891-1941 (inclusive)18911941
- Quantity
- 1.0 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- RG047-06-47
- Summary
- This collection consists of seventeen account ledgers created by student organizations at the Washington State Normal School (presently Central Washington University) from 1891 to 1941.
- Repository
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Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to the public for educational research
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Student organizations at Central Washington University have been in existence since the 1890s, when the college was a normal school. The first recognized organizations to be established were the literary societies and Christian associations. Later, academic, honors and social clubs were established along with athletic organizations. As student attitudes changed, many organizations have been dissolved due to declining membership and interest.
Content Description
Included in this collection are organizational constitutions, by-laws, minutes, membership lists, and receipts of student organizations at Washington State Normal School. The student organizations represented in the collection are: the Crescent Literary Society (1906-1914); Dramatic Society (1914-1923); Eclectic Literary Society (1895-1914); Herodoteans’ Club (1941); Men’s Club (1928-1932), Normal Club House (1910-1914); Philomathian Society (1894); Young Men’s Christian Association (1895-1899); and the Young Women’s Christian Association (1903-1914).
Historical Background
Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number]. RG047-06-47, Central Washington University Student Organizations, Account Ledgers. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
- Student organizations
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University (creator)
