Guide to the ASWSU Activities Center Records 1948-1978
Archives 62

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
Creator
Associated Students of Washington State University. Activities Center
Title
ASWSU Activities Center Records
ID
Archives 62
Date [inclusive]
1948-1978
Date [bulk]
1965-1978
Extent
6 Linear feet of shelf space, 6 Boxes
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
The records of the ASWSU Activities Center, from 1948-1978, include memoranda, reports, correspondence, committee materials, financial records, contracts, volunteer agency materials, and information on special events, concerts, art exhibits, and speakers.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

ASWSU Activities Center Records, 1948-1978 (Archives 62)

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

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Biography/History

The ASWSU (Associated Students of Washington State University) Activities Center serves Washington State University (formally the State College of Washington) by organizing, directing and generally over-seeing many campus-related student group activities. Administering of student organizations includes constant evaluation and advisement.

The Activities Center was established with approval of the Board of Regents in the Spring of 1947 in answer to student and faculty demands. It began operation during the fall semester of that year. The goal of the Activities Center was to enable a joint student-faculty coordination and participation in student and campus life. The student-faculty cooperative effort was to be augmented by a staff of professionals through whose help the Activities Center was "to bring efficiency and direction by coordinating and guiding existing student organizations, by assisting new groups in developing new programs, and by aiding individual students in planning a balanced program of activities." (As observed in a Review of Student Activities Center Program, April, 1948).

At the time the Activities Center was organized, most of the social activities and student involvement in campus life were coordinated by living groups. As students' living arrangements gradually became more diffuse, the Activities Center became a more important central focal point coordinating their activities. The Activities Center, therefore, became a place of general guidance, assistance and counseling for student committees and concerns. Furthermore, it became a central repository for committee records where evaluations of past activities could be used for recommendations of procedures for future efforts. In this regard, on an annual basis, evaluations of past activities could be used for recommendations of procedures for future efforts. In this regard, on an annual basis, evaluative reports are filed with the Activities Center so that evaluations of the programs can be made; these reports are filed by Committee Chairmen, as well as by faculty advisors to individual committees.

The Activities Center also played a supplemental role in reorganization of the student government. Prior to the formation of the Activities Center, and for some time after it began, the major student government organizational structure was the class governments. However, in time, and especially during the decade of the 1960s, the ASWSU (an organization of all students) superseded the class government system, and the class governments were discontinued in 1968. For the Activities Center this has meant that the role of the students, in directing and actually involving themselves in the workings of the Activities Center, has increased. What was once a joint student-faculty arrangement, in conjunction with professional administrators, has become more of a joint effort between students and professionals.

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Scope and Content

The records of the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU) Activities Center include memoranda, reports, correspondence, committee materials, financial records, contracts, volunteer agency materials, and information on special events, concerts, art exhibits, and speakers. The records range from 1948 to 1978, but the bulk of material is from 1965-1978. Several of the predominant sub-series within the subject series are: Lecture Artist Series, Mini-Concert Series, Performing Arts Committee, and Political Union Committee.

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Arrangement

The records are arranged in a single subject series, arranged alphabetically.

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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 were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University, in January 1979 (UA 78-20; UA 79-3) by the Center in accordance with the approved records schedule.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Andrew J. Gregg between October 1980 and March 1981.

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Related Materials

Related Material

ASWSU Activities Center Records, 1935-1974 (Archives 17)

ASWSU Activities Center Records, 1947-1981 (Archives 118)

ASWSU Activities Center Records, 1966-1967 (Archives 166)

ASWSU Board of Control Records, 1922-1978 (Archives 113)

ASSCW Annual Budget Reports, 1912-1942 (Archives 114)

ASWSU President Records, 1953-1975 (Archives 164)

ASWSU Vice President Records, 1962-1967 (Archives 165)

Washington State University Publications, 1891-2018: Associated Students of Washington State University (WSU 2)

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Associated Students of Washington State University. Activities Center -- Records and correspondence
  • Associated Students of the State College of Washington. Activities Center -- Records and correspondence
Creator(s) :
  • Associated Students of the State College of Washington. Activities Center
  • Associated Students of Washington State University
  • Associated Students of the State College of Washington

Subject(s)

  • Student activities -- Washington (State) -- Archives
  • College student government -- Washington (State) -- Archives
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Washington (State)
  • Student Life

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Advisory Council  1967-1969  10 items

1 1

American Association of Volunteer Services Coordinators  1971-1974  25 items

1 2

Art Committee  1965-1976  300 items

1 3-14

ASWSU: Assembly Minutes  1973-1974  10 items

1 15

ASWSU: Budgets  1970-1976  25 items

1 16

ASWSU: Budget Requests  1976-1977  1 item

1 17

ASWSU: Committee Members  1969-1970  20 items

1 is

ASWSU: Committee Structure  1969  25 items

1 19

ASWSU: Programs Board  1969  15 items

1 20

ASWSU: Senate  1969-1970  15 items

1 21

ASWSU: Staff  1969-1970  25 items

1 22

Black Awareness  1974-1976  20 items

1 23

Black Psychology  1970  15 items

1 24

Board of Control  1968-1969  20 items

1 25

Butchbuttons  1967-1969  10 items

1 26

Butchmen  1969-1970, 1974  6 items

1 27

Calendar  1973  1 item

1 28

CAPES (College Association for Public Events and Services)  1968-1969  25 items

1 29

Carlisle, Linda  1974  30 items

1 30

Chaperone List and Social Forms  1968-1970  15 items

1 31

Chevrolet College Mini-Theatre Program Manual  1973  10 items

1 32

Class Government Council  1966-1967  15 items

1 33

Coffeehouse Committee  1969-1977  100 items

1 34-35

Communications  1970-1971  25 items

2 36

Cougarettes  1968-1973  35 items

2 37

Crimson Block Committee  1970  5 items

2 38

CUB Dedication  1969  50 items

2 39

CUB Music  1964-1967  100 items

2 40-41

CUB Listening Room  1968-1969  15 items

2 42

Dad's Association  1969-1975  100 items

2 43

Dad's Weekend  1962-1977  150 items

2 44

Dance Committee  1969-1974  100 items

2 45-46

Davis, Bill  1971-1972  35 items

2 47

Educational Leadership Conference  1971  6 items

2 48

Film Committee  1969-1977  150 items

2 49-53

Fine Arts Committee  1969-1977  15 items

2 54

Freeman, Fulton  1971  15 items

2 55

Freshman/Faculty Weekend  1968-1975  150 items

2 56

Grant Proposals  1974-1976  20 items

2 57

Groups  1968-1971  20 items

2 59

Homecoming  1966, 1974  30 items

2 59

Lecture Artist Series: Abernathy, Ralph  1970  11 items

2 62

Lecture Artist Series: Beecher, John  1967  10 items

2 63

Lecture Artist Series: Bond, Julian  1969  10 items

2 64

Lecture Artist Series: Clarke, Arthur C.  1968  5 items

2 65

Lecture Artist Series: Clears, John  1975  5 items

2 66

Lecture Artist Series: Dyer-Bennett, Richard  1969  17 items

2 67

Lecture Artist Series: East, P.D.  1966  3 items

2 68

Lecture Artist Series: Farrell, Warren  1975  7 items

2 69

Lecture Artist Series: George, Chief Dan  1971  3 items

2 70

Lecture Artist Series: Gould, Glen  1967  5 items

2 71

Lecture Artist Series: Greenspan, Roger  1976  8 items

2 72

Lecture Artist Series: Grier, Roosevelt  1975  10 items

2 73

Lecture Artist Series: Griffin, John, H.  1967  3 items

2 74

Lecture Artist Series: Hofstadter, Dr. Richard  1966  4 items

2 75

Lecture Artist Series: Kirkendall, Dr. Lester  1967  4 items

2 76

Lecture Artists Series  1966-1969  75 items

2 77

Lecture Artists Series Budget  1975-1976  30 items

2 78

Lecture Artist Series: Melman, Seymour  1966  5 items

2 79

Lecture Artist Series: Miller, Arthur, Repertory Theatre  1966  4 items

2 80

Lecture Artist Series: Morgenthau, Hans  1970  2 items

2 81

Lecture Artist Series: National Shakespeare Company  1976  20 items

2 82

Lecture Artist Series: Nutcracker Folk Ballet  1975  20 items

2 83

Lecture Artist Series: Oliphant, Patrick  1976  50 items

2 84

Lecture Artist Series: Peter, Dr. Laurence  1976  10 items

2 85

Lecture Artist Series: Phillips, Channing  1970  4 items

2 86

Lecture Artist Series: Program Checklist  undated  1 item

2 87

Lecture Artist Series: Spencer, John  1976  10 items

2 88

Lecture Artist Series: Stringfellow, William  1967  4 items

2 89

Lecture Artist Series: Treteau de Paris  1966  5 items

2 90

Lecture Artist Series: Tung, S.T.  1970  2 items

2 91

Lecture Artist Series: Whittaker, K. Jim  1966  5 items

2 92

Lecture Artist Series: Yorty, Sam  undated  2 items

2 93

Lutherhaven Map  undated  1 item

2 94

Mayfest  1976-1978  100 items

2 95

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Applejack/Whiskeyjack Mini-Concert  1975  5 items

2 96

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Hall and Oates  1976  25 items

2 97

Mini-Concert Series Committee: McLain Family Band Bluegrass workshop  undated  3 items

2 98

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Mini-Concerts  1976-1977  10 items

2 99

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Mini-Concerts Agency Materials  1975  20 items

2 100

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Mini-Concerts Committee  1974-1975  25 items

2 101

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Mini-Concerts Committee Materials  1975  80 items

2 102

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Nuen, Mike/Rielly and Maloney Mini Concert  1974  10 items

2 103

Mini-Concert Series Committee: Valdez, Daniel, Concert  1975  15 items

2 104

Mock Political Convention  1968  75 items

2 105

Model United Nations  1967-1968, 1970  20 items

2 106

Music Listening Lounge  1973-1975  15 items

3 107

NEC Newsletter  1969  5 items

3 108

NEC Washington Unit Materials  1974-1975  5 items

3 109

New Student Orientation  1969  25 items

3 110

Old Handbook for Social Chairmen  1966  1 item

3 111

Oregon State University Trip  1968-1969  10 items

3 112

Organizations  1969-1970  2 items

3 113

Parents' Weekend  1969  50 items

3 114

Performing Arts Committee: America  1978  1 item

3 115

Performing Arts Committee, A.C.U. (Associations of College and Universities): Conferences  1969-1970  25 items

3 116

Performing Arts Committee, A.C.U. (Associations of College and Universities) Conferences: Managers  1969-1970  10 items

3 117

Performing Arts Committee, A.C.U. (Associations of College and Universities) Conferences: District I. Mailing List  1969  1 item

3 118

Performing Arts Committee: Badfinqer  1970  15 items

3 119

Performing Arts Committee: Baja Marimba Band  1968  10 items

3 120

Performing Arts Committee: Beautiful Day  1971  15 items

3 12l

Performing Arts Committee: Blood, Sweat, and Tears  1971  25 items

3 122

Performing Arts Committee: Bohler Gym Seating Diagram  undated  1 item

3 123

Performing Arts Committee: Brazil '66  1968  20 items

3 124

Performing Arts Committee: Bread  1971  25 items

3 125

Performing Arts Committee: Byrd, Charlie  1969  15 items

3 126

Performing Arts Committee: Carpenters  1973  20 items

3 127

Performing Arts Committee: Clapton, Eric  1978  5 items

3 128

Performing Arts Committee: Cold Blood  1972  25 items

3 129

Performing Arts Committee: Coltrane, Chi  1974  35 items

4 130

Performing Arts Committee: Concert Addendum  1969  4 items

4 131

Performing Arts Committee: Concert Attractions  1969-1972  5 items

4 132

Performing Arts Committee: Concert Ticket Sales  1973-1975  50 items

4 133

Performing Arts Committee: Correspondence  1973-1974  25 items

4 134

Performing Arts Committee: Cosby, Bill  1978  20 items

4 135

Performing Arts Committee: Daily Concert Statement  undated  1 item

4 136

Performing Arts Committee: Denver, John  1972  60 items

4 137

Performing Arts Committee: Diamond, Neil  1970  40 items

4 138

Performing Arts Committee: Doobie Brothers  1977  75 items

4 139

Performing Arts Committee: Doors  1968  2 items

4 140

Performing Arts Committee: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer  1974  75 items

4 141

Performing Arts Committee: Festival of Bands  1973  45 items

4 142

Performing Arts Committee: Fifth Dimension  1973  50 items

4 143

Performing Arts Committee: First Edition  1969  35 items

4 144

Performing Arts Committee: Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids  1972  20 items

4 145

Performing Arts Committee: Frye, David  1971  35 items

4 146

Performing Arts Committee: Hangar, Howard  1976  25 items

4 147

Performing Arts Committee: Hartford, John  1969  25 items

4 148

Performing Arts Committee: Havens, Richie  1971  50 items

4 149

Performing Arts Committee: Homecoming Concert  1969  30 items

4 150

HPerforming Arts Committee: ope, Bob  1974  100 items

4 151

Performing Arts Committee: Kickoff Koncert  1970  40 items

4 152

Performing Arts Committee: Leftovers  1971-1972  20 items

4 153

Performing Arts Committee: Lewis, Ramsay  1977  20 items

4 154

Performing Arts Committee: Lightfoot, Gordon  1973  50 items

4 155

Performing Arts Committee: Little, Rich  1977  20 items

4 156

Performing Arts Committee: Lovin Spoonful  1967  20 items

4 157

Performing Arts Committee: >Major Concert Agency Files  1975-1976  500 items

4 158

Performing Arts Committee: Mayall, John  1970  25 items

4 159

Performing Arts Committee: Mayfest Bicentennial Material  1976  45 items

4 160

Performing Arts Committee: Memphis Soul Revue  1970  15 items

4 161

Performing Arts Committee: Miller, Steve  1977  25 items

4 162

Performing Arts Committee: Muledeer and Moondog Medicine Show  1973  20 items

4 163

Performing Arts Committee: Nash, Johnny  1974  20 items

4 164

Performing Arts Committee: National Entertainment Conference Materials  1973-1974  50 items

4 165

Performing Arts Committee: Nifty Gritty Dirt Band  1972, 1977  40 items

4 166-167

Performing Arts Committee: Northwest Cooperative Booking Conference  1969  10 items

4 168

Performing Arts Committee: Orlando, Tony, and Dawn  1974  80 items

4 169

Performing Arts Committee: Performing Artists Contract  1969  1 item

4 170

Performing Arts Committee  1967-1978  500 items

4 171-172

Performing Arts Committee: Peter, Paul, and Mary Concert  1969  40 items

5 173

Performing Arts Committee: Proctor and Bergman  1973  20 items

5 174

Performing Arts Committee: Profit, Mason  1971  10 items

5 175

Performing Arts Committee: Pullstock 174  1974  30 items

5 176

Performing Arts Committee: Rare Earth  1972  15 items

5 177

Performing Arts Committee: Seekers  1967  15 items

5 178

Performing Arts Committee: Stevens, Ray, and Freddie Prinz  1976  25 items

5 179

Performing Arts Committee: Three Dog Night  1973  65 items

5 180

Performing Arts Committee: Ticket Sales  1969-1972  50 items

5 181

Performing Arts Committee: Tower of Power  1972  35 items

5 182

Performing Arts Committee: Tull, Jethro  1977  5 items

5 183

Performing Arts Committee: Victor, Eli, Show 1975  25 items

5 184

Performing Arts Committee: Warwick, Dionne  1968  20 items

5 185

Performing Arts Committee: Washington N.E.C.  1971  3 items

5 186

Performing Arts Committee: Weisberg, Tim  1975-1976  35 items

5 187

Performing Arts Committee: Winter, Edgar  1972  15 items

5 188

Performing Arts Committee: Wonder, Stevie  1974  50 items

5 189

Performing Arts Committee: Yarbrough, Glenn  1968, 1970  25 items

5 190-191

Political Union Committee: Alinsky, Saul  1972-1973  25 items

5 192

Political Union Committee: Nader, Ralph  1970  5 items

5 193

Political Union Committee: Political Union  1969-1970  45 items

5 194

Political Union Committee: Political Union Committee  undated  10 items

5 195

Political Union Committee: Political Union Lecture Brochures  1969-1970  1 item

5 196

Political Union Committee: Russell, Bill  1971  10 items

5 197

Political Union Committee: Smith, Ed.  1971  10 items

5 198

Political Union Committee: Schoenbrun, David  1969  3 items

5 199

Rally Squad  1969-1976  60 items

5 200

Recognized Student Organizations  1969-1970  50 items

5 201

Retreat  undated  10 items

6 202

R.H.A. Programming  1968-1969  15 items

6 203

Security Force  1970-1973  35 items

6 204

Social Board  1972-1973  1 item

6 205

Soulin' Coubabes  1970-1971  25 items

6 206

Special Events Committee  1969-1976  400 items

6 207-213

Special Items File  1976-1977  3 items

6 214

Student Activities Board  1948-1974  300 items

6 215-217

Student Affairs Spring Retreat  1970-1971  10 items

6 218

Student Personnel  1963-1965  75 items

6 219

Student Selection, Student/Faculty Weekend  1967-1970  100 items

6 220

Student Services Roster  1969-1970  1 item

6 221

Sumer Recreation Program  1963-1973  200 items

6 222-223

Tea List  1970  1 item

6 224

Time Card Personnel  1978  15 items

6 225

University of Oregon Football Trips  1968, 1970  35 items

6 226-227

University Senate  1975  25 items

6 228

Volunteer Agency Materials  1975-1978  50 items

6 229-230

W.S.U. Living Groups and Officers  1969  1 item

6 231

Wenatchee Youth Circus  1968  10 items

6 232

Yell Squad  1968-1976  100 items

6 233