Guide to the Washington State University Library Staff Association Records 1946-1979
Archives 108

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
Creator
Washington State University. Library Staff Association.
Title
Washington State University Library Staff Association Records
ID
Archives 108
Date [inclusive]
1946-1979
Extent
2 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Boxes
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, officer reports, and financial records of the Washington State University Library Staff Association from 1946-1979.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

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

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

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Biography/History

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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Scope and Content

Consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, officer reports, and financial records of the Washington State University Library Staff Association from 1946-1979.

Series I consists of annual reports, correspondence, executive board and general meeting minutes, committee reports, association officer records and reports (president and vice president), and records of the association's secretary. The material in this series dates from 1946 through 1979, but bulks largest in the 1960s and 1970s.

Series II consists of bank statements, invoices, receipts, cancelled checks, and savings books. These financial records date from 1954 through 1967, but bulk largest in the 1960s.

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Arrangement

Organized in two series: Series I arranged alphabetically by subject; Series II arranged chronologically by earliest material in each folder.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2022

https://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 may apply.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Library Staff Association (UA 81-20) were placed in the University Archives, Washington State University Libraries, by the association in July 1981.

Processing Information

This collection was processed in March 1983 by M. Dean Pittenger.

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Related Materials

Related Material

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

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

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University. -- Library Staff Association -- Records and correspondence.

Subject(s)

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

Series 1: General Records  1946-1979 

box folder

Annual reports  1961-1966  38 items

1 1

Correspondence  1967-1972  30 items

1 2

Executive Board Meetings  1961-1973, 1978-1979  142 items

1 3-5

Furnishings and Maintenance Committee  1974-1975, 1977-1978  91 items

1 6-7

General Meetings  1961-1966  42 items

1 8

General Records  1948-1955  550 items

1 9

Higher Education Personnel Board  1972-1977  200 items

1 10

Library Environment Committee  1972-1976  45 items

1 11

Memoranda and other papers  1956-1972  230 items

1 12-14

Minutes  1946-1973  560 items

1 15-16

President  1974-1977  218 items

1 17-18

Secretary Records  1973-1976  130 items

1 19-21

Vice-President  1975-1976  23 items

1 22

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Series 2: Financial Records  1954-1967 

box folder

Bank statements, savings books, etc.  1954-1958  175 items

2 23

Paid bills and bank statements  1957  125 items

2 24

Cash and checking accounts, bills paid, Oct. 1957-Oct. 1958 180   180 items

2 25

Ledgers and receipts  1957-1958  25 items

2 26

Bank statements and savings books  1959-1960, 1962-1965  650 items

2 27-29

Paid invoices, May 1963-May 1964 250   250 items

2 30

Bank records, bills, ledgers, and receipts  1964-1967 675 

2 31-34

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