Washington State University Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Holland and Terrell Libraries
Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA
(509) 335-6691
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm



Architecture Department Records, 1957-1975


Archives 68





Finding aid prepared by Andrew J. Gregg

Finding aid encoded by, 2006
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.


Overview of the Collection

 
Repository Name:
 

Washington State University Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Holland and Terrell Libraries
Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA
(509) 335-6691
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

 
Collection Number:
 

Archives 68

 
Title:
 

Architecture Department Records

 
Dates:
 

1957-1975 (inclusive)

 
Quantity:
 

approximate 800 items
.75 linear feet
2 containers

 
Summary:
 

Includes materials relating to affirmative action, special projects, major and minor course changes, and lectures.

 

Historical Note

In 1957 courses in architecture were offered by the College of Engineering in a program called Architectural Engineering, In 1963, the Washington State Legislature passed a law which permitted Washington State University to offer a degree in either Architectural Engineering or Architecture. By 1975, the Department offered three degrees: Bachelor of Architecture, Architectural Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Building Theory and Practice.

Arrangement

The office files of the Department of Architecture are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file. The records date from 1957-1975. The bulk of this material comes from the late 1960s and the early 1970s. The series contains materials relating to affirmative action, special projects, major and minor course changes, and lectures.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information 

The records of the Department of Architecture were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University, in accordance with the approved records schedule in October 1978 (UA 78-39).

Processing Note 

The records were processed by Andrew J. Gregg in May, 1981.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access 

The Collection is open for research use.

Subjects

Washington State University. Dept. of Architecture--Archives (creator)
Washington State University. Dept. of Architecture--Records and correspondence
Affirmative action programs--Washington State--Archives
Schools of architecture--Washington (State)--Administration--Archives
Other Creators :
State College of Washington. Architectural Engineering Program.

Detailed Description of the Collection

 
Container(s)
Description
 
box
1
folder
1

Affirmative Action , 1972-1975
2 items
 
2
American Institute of Architects Student Chapter , 1968-1971
100 items
 
3
Dean - College of Engineering , 1957-1972
200 items
 
4
Idaho, University of , 1967-1970
15 items
 
5
Lectures , 1967-1971
250 items
 
6
Major and Minor Changes in Process , 1972-1973
25 items
 
7
Minorities , 1970-1972
20 items
 
8
Residence Architecture , n.d.
1 item
 
9
Special Projects , 1967-1972
35 items
 
10
Vocational Rehabilitation Planning Commission , 1968
20 items
 
11
Washington State Council on Aging , 1969-1970
40 items
 
12
Washington, University of , 1968-1971
25 items
 
13
Woman in Architecture , 1968-1975
25 items