Speech Department Chair Records 1923-1946
Archives 151

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Title
Speech Department Chair Records
ID
Archives 151
Date [inclusive]
1923-1946
Extent
approximate 634 items, .5 linear feet, 1 containers
Abstract
Records are comprised mainly of newspaper clippings, but also include copies of journal articles, correspondence, play programs, drafts of speeches, and ticket stubs.

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Organizational History:

The Department of Speech at Washington State University was established in 1923. It trained students as speech teachers, dramatic directors, and radio broadcasters; produced numerous stage productions; and was responsible for both the University's debate team and radio station KWSC. Maynard Lee Daggy (1874-1963) headed the Speech Department from its inception in 1923 until 1946.

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Arrangement

The records of the Department of Speech date from 1923 to 1946. The records are comprised mainly of newspaper clippings, but also include copies of journal articles, correspondence, play programs, drafts of speeches, and ticket stubs. The records are arranged in a single alphabetical sequence.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

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

The Collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Department of Speech were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 150

Processing Information

The records were processed in July 1984 by Patricia M. Gourd.

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives
  • State College of Washington. Dept. of Speech. Chair.
Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University. Dept. of Speech. Chair--Archives
  • Washington State University. KWSC radio station--Archives

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Daggy, Maynard Lee--Archives

Subject(s)

  • College and school drama, American--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives
  • Speech communication (Linguistics)--Washington (State)
  • Washington (State)
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Performing Arts

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Daggy, Maynard Lee  1924-1946  34 items

1 1

Debate Squad  1924-1943  50 items

1 2

Debate Squad  1927-1943  115 items

1 3

Dramatic Productions  1923-1942  150 items

1 4

Dramatic Productions  1924-1935  50 items

1 5

Dramatic Productions  1924-1942  135 items

1 6

KWSC  1934-1936  50 items

1 7

School Affairs  1923-1941  50 items

1 8