Central Washington University Observer, Student Newspapers, 1917-present
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University. Observer
- Title
- Central Washington University Observer, Student Newspapers
- Dates
- 1917-present (inclusive)19172012
- Quantity
- 10.0 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- RG003-06-27
- Summary
- This collection contains newspapers produced by the students of Central Washington University and its predecessor institutions from 1917 to the present. Some newspapers published prior to the 1930s are missing.
- 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 Opinion, the first student newspaper at Washington State Normal School (Central Washington University's predecessor), began publication in 1916. In 1927, the name of the paper was changed to the Campus Crier, and since 1984 it has been titled the Observer. (See page 183 of The First 75 years: A History of Central Washington State College by Samuel R. Mohler, 1967). As of 2012, the newspaper was published weekly on Thursdays during the academic year.
Content Description
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]. RG003-06-27, Central Washington University Observer, Student Newspapers. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Chronological arrangement
Bibliography
Digitized copies of most newspaper issues, 1917-2000, are available here.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Central Washington University--History
- Student newspapers and periodicals--United States
- Washington (State)--History
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Observer (creator)
