Washington State University Library Staff Association Records

Washington State University Library Staff Association Records, 1946-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. Library Staff Association.
Title: Washington State University Library Staff Association Records
Dates: 1946-1979 (inclusive)
19461979
Quantity: 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number: Archives 108 (collection)
Summary: 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.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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".

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

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

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 Note

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

Related Materials

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.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: General Records , 1946-1979Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Annual reports 38 items	1961-1966
1	2	Correspondence 30 items	1967-1972
1	3-5	Executive Board Meetings 142 items	1961-1973, 1978-1979
1	6-7	Furnishings and Maintenance Committee 91 items	1974-1975, 1977-1978
1	8	General Meetings 42 items	1961-1966
1	9	General Records 550 items	1948-1955
1	10	Higher Education Personnel Board 200 items	1972-1977
1	11	Library Environment Committee 45 items	1972-1976
1	12-14	Memoranda and other papers 230 items	1956-1972
1	15-16	Minutes 560 items	1946-1973
1	17-18	President 218 items	1974-1977
1	19-21	Secretary Records 130 items	1973-1976
1	22	Vice-President 23 items	1975-1976

Series 2: Financial Records , 1954-1967Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	23	Bank statements, savings books, etc. 175 items	1954-1958
2	24	Paid bills and bank statements 125 items	1957
2	25	Cash and checking accounts, bills paid, Oct. 1957-Oct. 1958 180 180 items
2	26	Ledgers and receipts 25 items	1957-1958
2	27-29	Bank statements and savings books 650 items	1959-1960, 1962-1965
2	30	Paid invoices, May 1963-May 1964 250 250 items
2	31-34	Bank records, bills, ledgers, and receipts	1964-1967 675

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

Washington State University. -- Library Staff Association -- Records and correspondence.

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