Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Tall Indians Club Records and Correspondence
1958-1981
Archives 274
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Tall Indians Club Records and Correspondence
- ID
- Archives 274
- Date [inclusive]
- 1958-1981
- Extent
- .5 Linear feet of shelf space, 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The "Tall Indians of the Mighty Palouse" was a social group organized by and for public school music teachers in 1958 out of the WSU High School Summer Camp program. The collection consists primarily of papers concerned with membership, scholarships, and initiation ceremonies of the organization.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Tall Indians Club Records and Correspondence, 1958-1981 (UA 274)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
The "Tall Indians of the Mighty Palouse" was a social group organized by and for public school music teachers in 1958 out of the WSU High School Summer Camp program. The group quickly grew to include WSU music faculty, and in 1963 began awarding "Tall Indian Scholarships" to junior undergraduates. The group dissolved in 1980.
Scope and Content
The collection consists primarily of papers concerned with membership, scholarships, and initiation ceremonies of the organization.
Arrangement
Papers are arranged by subject.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2016
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
These papers were given to MASC by Hiram Perez of the WSU Music program on November 8, 1988, and retained as UA88-39.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by University Archivist Mark O'English in March, 2009.
Related Materials
Related Material
Two folders of High School Summer Camp materials were separated from this collection and placed in WSU 263 (WSU Publications: High School Summer Camp).
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Music teachers -- Washington (State)
- Music teachers -- Idaho.
- Music -- Instruction and study.
- Music
- Washington (State)
- Idaho
Detailed Description of Collection
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Regulations and Initiation Ritual undated |
1 | |||
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Minutes of Pow-Wows 1959-1980 |
2 | |||
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Initiation Questions 1962-1980 |
3 | |||
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Membership Candidates and Invitations 1965-1981 |
4 | |||
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Membership Certificates and Insignia (includes membership card, rubber stamp, and 2 tie pins) undated |
5 | |||
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Dues and Fines 1960-1975 |
6 | |||
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Scholarships 1972-1981 |
7 | |||
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Correspondence 1962-1981 |
8 | |||
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Membership Lists 1960-1972 |
9 | |||
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Register 1958-1980 |
10 | |||
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Music Department Graduates, 1918-1980 1980 |
11 | |||
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Organizational History undated |
12 | |||