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Lawrence Golicz Holland Library Interviews, 1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Golicz, Lawrence John, 1944-
Title
Lawrence Golicz Holland Library Interviews
Dates
1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 container)
Collection Number
Cage 824 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of 17 audio reel-to-reel tape interviews, conducted in 1967, with individuals involved in the funding and planning of Washington State University's Holland Library, which was completed in 1950.
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

This collection is open and available for research use. Copyright restrictions apply. Please contact MASC in advance, to verify the availability of playback equipment.

Languages
English.
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Biographical Note

Lawrence J. Golicz attended Washington State University in the 1960s, completing his Master's degree in History in 1968, researching the history of WSU's Holland Library. He completed his Ph.D in 1973 at the University of Maine.

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Historical Note

WSU's Holland Library opened in 1950. The previous library, located in Bryan Hall, had lacked sufficient space both for library materials and for students to study and work.

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Content Description

The collection consists of eight audio interviews (two with the same individual), as well as commentary on memoranda of G. Donald Smith. The interviews were all conducted by Lawrence Golicz in 1967 while working on his Master's in History thesis. They discuss the funding and creation of Washington State University's Holland Library. The interviewees were all either members of the Library Committee (Avery, Deutsch, White), or the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Library (Thompson), or otherwise in significant campus administrative positions.

The audio is on 17 1.5 mil. 3 inch acetate reels of audio cassette tape (commonly referred to as 1/4" reel-to-reel tape). Each tape is double-sided, and should have 15 minutes recording capacity per side. Longer interviews were recorded on multiple tapes.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

The suggested citation for the collection is:

[Item Description] Lawrence Golicz Holland Library Interviews, 1967

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The tapes in the collection are arranged alphabetically by name of the interviewee.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections by Dr. Lawrence Golicz on May 21, 2015 (MS 2015-11).

Processing Note

The collection was processed in May of 2015 by University Archivist Mark O'English.

Related Materials

Dr. Golicz' thesis, A History of Washington State University Libraries from 1946 to 1949, can be found in the WSU Libraries (call number WSU H3 1968 G6).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Interview: Avery, Emmett Langdon, chair, Department of English.
    2 tapes
    Dates: 1967 October 19
    Container: Tape 1-2
  • Description: Interview: Deutsch, Herman J., Professor Emeritus in History.
    1 tape
    Dates: 1967 October 12
    Container: Tape 3
  • Description: Interview: Deutsch, Herman J.
    3 tapes
    Dates: 1967 October 23
    Container: Tape 4-6
  • Description: Interview: Kennedy, Tolbert H., Senior Dean, College of Arts and Sciences.
    3 tapes
    Dates: 1967 October 12
    Container: Tape 7-9
  • Description: Interview: Knott, Joseph C., Director Emeritus, Institute of Agricultural Sciences.
    2 tapes
    Dates: 1967 October 17
    Container: Tape 10-11
  • Description: Interview: Smith. G. Donald, Director of Libraries.
    2 tapes
    Dates: 1967 May 1
    Container: Tape 12-13
  • Description: Commentary on Smith memoranda.
    1 tape
    Dates: Undated
    Container: Tape 14
  • Description: Interview: Thompson, Albert W., emeritus Dean, College of Arts and Sciences.
    2 tapes
    Dates: 1967 October 18
    Container: Tape 15-16
  • Description: Interview: White, Allen I., Dean, School of Pharmacy.
    1 tape
    Dates: 1967 October 13
    Container: Tape 17

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Subject Terms

  • Library buildings -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
  • Washington State University -- History --Sources
  • Washington State University. Libraries -- History -- Sources
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