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The Campus History Collection documents the history of Western Washington University since it first opened as the New Whatcom State Normal School in the fall of 1899.
Many University units and departments regularly deposit materials in the Collection. We welcome donations of any item representing personal experience at Western at any stage in its history.
Some of the collection's highlights include:
Student Newspapers:
The Normal Messenger, 1899-1910
The Messenger, 1910-1916
The Weekly Messenger, 1916-1928
Northwest Viking, 1928-1938
Western Viking, 1937-1938
W.W.C. Collegian, 1939-1962
Western Washington State College Collegian, 1962-1967
The Western Front, 1967-present
Student Yearbooks, 1913-1970
Meeting minutes from various groups, which include the Board of Trustees (1895-present), the Faculty Senate (Oct. 1978-present) and the Academic Coordinating Commission (1965-present).
Campus photographs, 1899-present.
University Pamphlets and folders on subjects ranging from the Associated Students to Wilson Library.
Special Collections Oral History Program transcripts.
Videos of special events and lectures on campus.
Personal keepsakes and memorabilia, including plates, mugs, trophies, and clothing.
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