Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers
1892-1976
Cage 187
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Gnaedinger, William Griffin
- Title
- William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers
- ID
- Cage 187
- Date [inclusive]
- 1892-1976
- Date [bulk]
- 1976
- Extent
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Collection includes notes, photographs, and two drafts of William Griffin Gnaedinger's book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's." The book was published in 1976 and the majority of Gnaedinger's notes date from this same period.
Preferred Citation
William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
William Griffin Gnaedinger (1910-1995) was born in Wallace, Idaho on October 15, 1910. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1928 and from the University of Idaho in 1936 with a degree in education. After marrying Miss Irene Carlson, Gnaedinger moved to Lewiston, Idaho where he taught at junior high and high schools, in addition to working as a part-time audio-visual director.
Gnaedinger received his master's degree from Washington State University in 1940 while holding the position of Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Through this position he became instrumental in the development of the use of films and other media in classroom instruction in the Pacific Northwest. Gnaedinger was also one of the founders of the Washington Department of Audio Visual Instruction (WDAVI).
In 1941, Gnaedinger joined the U.S. Navy and was a training officer during World War II and served as a commander in the Naval Reserve. Following the war, he served on the Executive Board of the National Education Association's Division of Audio Visual Instruction (DAVI), 1962-1965.
He then moved into library administration at Washington State University as an Associate Director. While at WSU, Gnaedinger was active in the St. James Episcopal Church. He retired in 1974 and was awarded the title Associate Director Emeritus of Libraries.
Scope and Content
This collection contains notes, photographs, and drafts pertaining to William Griffin Gnaedinger's 1976 book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's."
The photographs included in the collection portray St. Katherine/St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman, Washington, the church's choir, and images of the inside of the church during Easter and Christmas. Gnaedinger's drafts of his book include one handwritten version and one bound typescript version.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Acquisition Information
William Griffin Gnaedinger donated this collection of his papers to the Washington State University Libraries in 1977.
Related Materials
Related Material
William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers, 1937-1974 (Cage 67).
Names and Subjects
Geographic Name(s)
- Pullman (Wash.). Episcopal Parish of Saint James
Subject(s)
- Religion
- Washington (State)
Bibliography
Sources: Guide to the William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers, 1937-1974 (Cage 67): http://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc/finders/cg67.htm; Gnaedinger obituary in the Spokesman-Review newspaper, June 2, 1995: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jun/02/obituaries/.
Detailed Description of Collection
| box | folder | |||
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Photographs 1892-1943 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Financial summaries - Parish census data 1939-1975 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Notes from Proceedings of Annual Convocations of the Missionary District/Diocese of Spokane 1894-1962 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Meeting minutes, notes, etc. - ECW, St. Anne's Guild, Women's Auxiliary circa 1950-1972 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Vestry minutes 1960-1973 |
1 | 5 | ||
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St. James Ladies Guild - minutes, etc. 1909-1973 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Miscellaneous notes - P. H., record books, registry, etc. undated |
1 | 7 | ||
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Manuscript - "The Episcopal Church in Pullman" 1976 |
1 | 8 | ||
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The Episcopal Church in Pullman 1976 |
1 | 9 | ||