Washington State Normal School Associated Student Body, Meeting Minutes

Washington State Normal School Associated Student Body, Meeting Minutes, 1891-1921 (bulk 1907-1921)

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.)
Title: Washington State Normal School Associated Student Body, Meeting Minutes
Dates: 1891-1921 (bulk 1907-1921) (inclusive)
18911921
Quantity: 0.5 cubic feet
Collection Number: RG009-06-30
Summary: This collection comprises eight ledgers of the Washington State Normal School Associated Student Body meeting minutes from 1891 to 1921.
Repository: Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to the public for educational research
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Associated Student Body of Washington State Normal School was established on November 11, 1891, for the purpose of forming a class organization to represent the senior class. It was not until 1907 that a permanent student association was organized to represent all students attending the Normal School. The organization evolved into a student government role in May of 1942 and presently continues to serves in that capacity as the Associated Students of Central Washington University.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The first ledger in this collection begins with the minutes of the first Associated Student Body meeting at the Washington State Normal School in 1891, and concludes with the student body minutes of March, 1892. The remaining ledgers cover the time period from 1907 to 1921. Included in the collection are constitutions, by-laws, membership lists, program announcements and an opening presentation for the first rhetorical of the Crescent Literary Society in 1891.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number]. RG009-06-30, Washington State Normal School Associated Student Body, Meeting Minutes. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

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