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Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1951-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State University. Library Staff Association.
Title
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records
Dates
1951-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Archives 268 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of meeting minutes and associated notes, publications, and a small assortment of photographs and negatives of the WSU Library Staff Association from 1951-1993.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Library Staff Association (LSA) of Washington State University was organized on 29 November 1946 by G. Donald Smith, Director of Libraries. LSA's stated purpose is "to promote the welfare and mutual understanding of the library staff and to assist in making the library an effective agency for the improvement of the social, cultural and economic life of the college community" (from Article II, Sec. 1, of the LSA constitution as amended October 1974). The association was an organizer of staff social functions, an advocate of better working conditions, and the improvement of library services. LSA also published its own bulletin, "Open Stacks".

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Content Description

This collection consists of meeting minutes and associated notes, publications, and a small assortment of photographs and negatives of the WSU Library Staff Association from 1951-1993.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]

Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1951-1993 (Archives 268)

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records are separated loosely by content. Minutes and associated notes are followed by publications of the LSA, with a small assortment of photographs and negatives at the end of the collection.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Library Staff Association were placed in the University Archives, Washington State University Libraries in a series of donations: MS84-03 (donated by Donna Hanson on Jan. 13, 1984), UA84-17 (donated by LSA secretary Mabel Smith on May 15, 1983), UA99-21 (donated by Kathy Sain on Dec. 1, 1999), and UA2004-07 (found in the Owen Science Library and donated by Betty Galbraith in early 2004).

Processing Note

This collection was processed in December 2008 by University Archivist Mark O'English.

Related Materials

Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1946-1979 (Archives 108)

Numerous other collections from the WSU Libraries can be found in the Archives as well.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: General Meetings, 1969-1982
    Container: Folder 1
  • Description: General Meetings, 1983-1993
    Container: Folder 2
  • Description: Executive Board, 1963-1992
    Container: Folder 3
  • Description: Social Committee, 1951-1982
    Container: Folder 4
  • Description: Constitutions, 1959-1991
    Container: Folder 5
  • Description: Open Stacks, 1963-1972
    Container: Folder 6
  • Description: Open Stacks, 1986-1993
    Container: Folder 7
  • Description: Photographs, undated
    Container: Folder 8

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Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. -- Library Staff Association -- Records and correspondence.
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