Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1945-2016
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Special Libraries Association. Pacific Northwest Chapter
- Title
- Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records
- Dates
- 1945-2016 (inclusive)19452016
- Quantity
- 6.74 cubic feet (7 boxes, 1 DVD-R and 1 3" floppy disk)
- Collection Number
- 4236
- Summary
- Records of the Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Special Libraries Association was organized in 1945 as the Puget Sound Chapter. The name was changed in 1963.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, annual reports, committee files, conference and convention files, financial records, reports, membership lists, historical features, newsletters, and photographs.
Use of the Collection
Return to TopAdministrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 4236-001, Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1945-1987
- Accession No. 4236-002, Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1956-1990
- Accession No. 4236-003, Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1946-2000
- Accession No. 4236-004, Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1961-2016
- Accession No. 4236-005, Special Libraries Association Oregon Chapter records, 1966-2016
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4236-001: Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1945-1987
3.42 cubic feet (3 boxes)Scope and Content: Historical features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, reports, membership lists, committee files, conferences and conventions.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by SLA, 6/20/1990.
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Description: General HistoryContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Old Membership DirectoriesDates: 1945-1974Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Consultation CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Education CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Hospitality CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: National Library Week CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Nominations CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Employment (Placement) CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Membership CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Programs CommitteeDates: 1944-1956, 1960-1962, 1965-1972Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publicity CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publications (Bulletin) CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Student Liaison CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Recruitment CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: State Documents CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Wants & Exchanges CommitteeContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: University of Oregon Student ChapterContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Oregon Provisional ChapterContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Pacific Resources: Review & Forecast projectContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: West Coast Area Meeting, San FranciscoDates: 1974Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Consultation WorkshopDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Helen Strickland AwardDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Legislative ConcernsContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Workshop for Librarians, "Librarians, Are You Communicating?"Dates: 1972Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Workshop for Non-Librarians, "Organize Those Books"Dates: 1971Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Exhibit for BERMA - Business Equipment Retailers & Management AssociationDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Poncho ExhibitDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Workshop for Librarians, "…Effective Interpersonal Relations"Dates: 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Workshop for Non-Librarians, "Information Game in Seattle"Dates: 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Century 21Dates: 1962Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association - Convention invitationDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association - Chapter visits by SLA officersContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association - Midwinter invitationsContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association - Convention invitationDates: 1971Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Winter MeetingDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Pack Forest Communications WorkshopDates: 1978Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA-PNW Midwinter InvitationDates: 1978Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA-PNW Chapter - ConsultationContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA-PNW BylawsContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers Travel CompensationDates: 1978Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA-PNW Governor's ConferenceContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Assertiveness Training Seminar, Mt. BakerDates: 1977 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: 1977-1978 Education Seminar, Herb WhiteDates: 1977 NovemberContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Pacific Northwest Chapter SeminarDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers: Treasurer - ReportsDates: 1945-1954Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers: Bank StatementsDates: 1945-1955Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers: Treasurer - ReportsDates: 1981-1985Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers: President Elect/Program Chairman - CorrespondenceContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers: President Elect/Program Chairman - ReportsContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Membership ServicesContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Comparable Worth InformationContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Pacific RimContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Librarian List (engineering)Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Winter Education Conference FlyerDates: 1985Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Atlanta Conference ProgramDates: 1981Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Membership DirectoryDates: 1985-1990Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA PNW Membership DirectoryDates: 1976-1978Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: King County DirectoryDates: 1975Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publications - Membership DirectoryContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publications - InterfaceDates: 1972-1989Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SpecialistDates: 1986-1989Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publications - SpecialistDates: 1985Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Publications - Library Director - Special Libraries in King CountyContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: General - Awards & CitationsContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association Activity - 1992 Annual Conference, Seattle Site ProposalContainer: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: General - Photographs (New Orleans)Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Public RelationsDates: 1974-1979Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Papers re: Western Canada ChapterDates: 1973-1984Container: Box 2, Accession 4236-001
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Description: General - MemorialsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: General - ObituariesContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Projects - Joint ConferencesContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Association - Copyright Position and Photocopying SurveyContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Associated Organizations - National - Commission on Libraries & Information ScienceContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Associated Organizations - Reports, CorrespondenceContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Associated Organizations - Washington Library Network (WLN)Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: General - Constitution and BylawsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Projects - WorkshopsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - ArchivesContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Procedures Manual - PNW Chapter SLADates: 1979Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Archives CorrespondenceDates: 1985Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Archives - Annual ReportDates: 1979-1980, 1984-1988Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - Bulletin EditorsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - Bulletin Business ManagerContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - ConsultationContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - Duplicate ExchangeContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - EducationContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - EmploymentContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - HospitalityContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - MembershipContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - Public RelationsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Committees - Recruitment/Student RelationsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA/PNW Chapter Budget ProposalDates: 1988-1989Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Executive Board - MinutesDates: 1944-1977Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Executive Board - CorrespondenceDates: 1944-1967, 1970-1971Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - President - Annual ReportsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Roster of Officers & Committee Chairmen - Cumulated ListsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Roster of Officers & Committee Chairmen - Individual YearsContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Secretary - CorrespondenceDates: 1969-1973Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - President - CorrespondenceDates: 1969-1977Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Director - CorrespondenceContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Secretary - MinutesDates: 1944-1985Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA Treasury NotesDates: 1984Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: Officers - Treasurer - ReportsDates: 1955-1980Container: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Description: SLA BoardContainer: Box 3, Accession 4236-001
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Accession No. 4236-002: Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1956-1990
1.14 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Annual reports (1980-1988), membership directories (1983, 1986), minutes, correspondence, financial statements, committee files, photographs, negatives, president's files, workshop and seminar files, newsletters (Interface).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Paula Palmer, 7/12/1995.
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Description: SlidesDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: BylawsDates: 1991 DecemberContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Statement of ObjectivesContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: "Five Years At-A-Glance"Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Officers - RosterDates: 1956-1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Annual Report - cover letter onlyDates: 1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1980-1988Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Board Meeting MinutesDates: 1975, 1978, 1980-1986, 1988-1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Business Meeting MinutesDates: 1983-1986Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: President - CorrespondenceDates: 1969-1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Treasurer - Annual Financial StatementDates: 1981-1986, 1988Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Secretary/Treasurer Annual ReportDates: 1985-1989Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Bulletin EditorDates: 1989Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Continuing Education informationDates: 1983-1984, 1986, 1988-1989Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Continuing Education activities listsDates: 1977, 1979-1981Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Long Range PlanningContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Membership Services Task ForceDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - NominationsDates: 1988-1989Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees Programs - List onlyDates: 1963-1977Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees Meeting NoticesDates: 1963-1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - Student RelationsContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Committees - PublicityContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: SLA Conference Proposal - Seattle, 1997Dates: 1982-1988Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: SLA Presidents' Forum: Photos and negatives of Margaret Chisholm and Emily R. Mobley; Chisholm's vitae; Mobley's inaugural address; correspondenceDates: 1988 March 29Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: SLA/Joint Meeting with Oregon - Hanford IssuesDates: 1987 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Union List of SerialsDates: 1984-1986Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: ARMA BoothDates: 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Library Management SeminarDates: 1987Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: International Trade/Pacific Rim Resources (Business & Finance Seminar)Dates: 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Fred Meyer Charitable TrustDates: 1984-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: 75th Anniversary - Terrence DealDates: 1984Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Education Committee ProposalDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Nominations InformationDates: 1975-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Membership DirectoriesDates: 1983, 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Interface vol. 23, no. 3-6; vol. 24, no. 1 and 2Dates: 1989Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Interface vol. 22, no. 3-5; vol. 23, no. 1 and 2Dates: 1988Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Interface vol. 21, no. 2 and 3; vol. 22 no. 1 and 2Dates: 1987Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Description: Interface vol. 19, no. 6Dates: 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 4236-002
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Accession No. 4236-003: Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1946-2000
1.14 cubic foot (1 box)Scope and Content: Historical features, correspondence, reports, committee files, publicity, membership lists, financial records, newsletters (Interface), photographs.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Jim Foti, 10/21/2003.
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Series 1: Administration
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Description: Chapter BylawsDates: 1977-1991
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Description: HistoryDates: undated
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Description: Minutes of Business MeetingsDates: 1991, 1994-1998
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Description: 50th Anniversary Program photographsDates: 1995
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Description: 1995 Spring Workshop photographsDates: 1995
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Description: 1997 Annual Meeting - Chapter Hospitality Booth photographsDates: 1997
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Description: Obituaries and Biographical InformationDates: undated
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Description: Obituaries and Biographical Information for Jean BoucherDates: undated
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Description: PublicityDates: undated
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Series 2: Officers
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Description: Roster of Officers and Committee MembersDates: 1988-1998
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Description: Executive Board - Minutes and ReportsDates: 1990-1998
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Description: President - Annual Report and Other MaterialsDates: 1989-1998
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Description: Treasurer - Annual Financial StatementDates: 1985-1997
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Description: Treasurer - General LedgerDates: 1995-2000
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Description: Treasurer - ReportDates: 1994-1995
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Description: Director - Annual ReportDates: 1994-1995
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Series 3: Committees
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Description: ArchivesDates: 1984-1995
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Description: ConsultationDates: 1984-1991
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Description: Grants and ScholarshipsDates: 1997-1998
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Description: Long-Range Planning/Strategic PlanningDates: 1989-1995
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Description: MembershipDates: 1994-1995
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Description: NominationsDates: 1994-1996
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Description: ProgramDates: 1991-1995
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Description: Program - 50th Anniversary ProgramDates: 1995
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Series 4: Chapter Groups
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Description: Engineering LibrariansDates: 1973-1993
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Series 5: Projects
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Description: Association Annual MeetingDates: 1997
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Series 6: Publications
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Description: Membership DirectoryDates: 1993-1999
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 32Dates: 1997
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 31Dates: 1996
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 30Dates: 1995
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 29Dates: 1994
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 28Dates: 1993
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 27Dates: 1992
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 26Dates: 1991
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 25Dates: 1990
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 24Dates: 1989
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Description: Newsletter - Interface: v. 1-8Dates: 1967-1974
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Description: Newsletter - Puget Sound SpecialistDates: 1946-1965
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Accession No. 4236-004: Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter records, 1961-2016
0.52 cubic feet (1 box, 1 DVD-R and 1 3" floppy disk)Scope and Content: Board meeting records, conference ephemera, stationary, chapter archivist procedures, membership surveys, and other records of the Special Libraries Association Pacific Northwest Chapter.
Restrictions on Access: Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details. No user access copy is currently available for digital media. Arrangements can be made to preview the media onsite in the Special Collections Reading Room by contacting Special Collections well in advance of your visit.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Dan Trefethen, December 2024.
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Description: Chapter HistoryDates: 1963-2003Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Events
Scope and Content: Contains event announcements; a comprehensive list of programs from 1965-2002; and printed materials from the 1986 Regional Conference, the 1996 Regional Conference, the 50th anniversary celebration in 1995, and the 2015 trip to Portland to coordinate the merger with the Oregon chapter.
Dates: 1965-2015Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 4236-004 -
Description: Stationary
Scope and Content: Samples of letterhead and envelopes branded with SLA PNW.
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Description: Membership SurveysDates: 2008, 2013, 2014Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Membership Directories
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Dates: 1961-1996Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 4236-004 -
Description: 1997 Annual Conference
Scope and Content: Contains bound program booklet and other documents, as well as "digital fish" design temporary tattoos and pin created for the conference.
Dates: 1997Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 4236-004 -
Description: 2008 Annual Conference
Scope and Content: Contains printed ephemera and website printouts, as well as official bound program booklet.
Dates: 2008Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 4236-004 -
Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1974-2007Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Awards and GrantsDates: 1999-2010Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Board Meeting MinutesDates: 2008Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Annual Reports - Oregon ChapterDates: 1975-2016Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Annual Business MeetingsDates: 1974-1988Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Oregon Chapter Ephemera and DVD-RDates: 2004-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 4236-004
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Description: Chapter Archivist ProceduresDates: 2003-2004Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 4236-004
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Description: 1997 Annual Conference T-shirtDates: 1997Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 4236-004
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Accession No. 4236-005: Special Libraries Association Oregon Chapter records, 1966-2016
0.52 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Newsletters, board meeting minutes, membership surveys, bylaws, and related documents. The Oregon SLA chapter merged with the Pacific Northwest chapter in 2016.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Dan Trefethen, December 2024.
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Description: Board MinutesDates: 1974-2005Container: Box/Folder 1/1-2, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Bylaws and Governing DocumentsDates: 1966-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 4236-005
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Description: EventsDates: 1981-2016Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 4236-005
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Description: FinancesDates: 2003-2016Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Membership SurveysDates: 1979-2013Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Merger w/ PNW ChapterDates: 2016Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 4236-005
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1975-2001Container: Box/Folder 1/8-12, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Officers and ChairsDates: 1981-1989, 1998-2016Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Recommended PracticesDates: 2012Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Team ReportsDates: 1981-1999Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 4236-005
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Description: Website CapturesDates: 2001, 2011, 2013Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 4236-005
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Special libraries--Northwest, Pacific--History--Sources
Corporate Names
- Special Libraries Association. Pacific Northwest Chapter--Archives
