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Private universities and colleges -- Washington (State) -- Tacoma

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Walter S. Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-009
Abstract

Walter S. Davis was a Washington State Senator (1912-1928) and a professor of history and political science at the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound), in Tacoma, Washington, from 1907-1943. The collection contains mainly CPS-related correspondence, papers, notebooks, lecture notes, and also genealogical information.

Dates: 1858-1957; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1891

W. Houston Dougharty collection on the University of Puget Sound

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-043
Abstract W. Houston Dougharty '83 earned his B.A. in English at the University of Puget Sound, a M.Ed. in Student Personnel Administration from Western Washington University, and a M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has served in Associate Dean, Dean of Students, and Vice President roles at Iowa State University, University of Puget Sound, Lewis & Clark College, Ginnell College, and Hofstra University. The W. Houston Dougharty collection on the...
Dates: 1895-2006

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-01
Abstract

This collection contains the records of Presidents of the University of Puget Sound (earlier known as Puget Sound University and College of Puget Sound), in Tacoma, Washington.

Dates: 1888-2016

Office of the Provost records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-02
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Dean's Office for the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound) including those of Dean John D. Regester (1936-1965) and Dean Norman Thomas (approximately 1960-1967).

Dates: 1931-2010

Leroy Ostransky papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-022
Abstract

Leroy Ostransky (1918-1993) was a composer, author, and a professor of music at the University of Puget Sound. An expert on jazz, he was widely recognized for his contributions to education and the arts. This collection contains files, correspondence, audio recordings, manuscripts, class notes, clippings, musical scores and compositions.

Dates: 1950-1993

Lyle S. Shelmidine papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-019
Abstract

Lyle Stanton "Stan" Shelmidine was a professor of Near and Far East History at the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound), 1936-1966. This collection contains biographical information, personal and departmental correspondence, course exams, bibliographies, syllabi, and lecture notes.

Dates: 1929-1966; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1966

University of Puget Sound Alumni Office/Alumni Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-07
Abstract

Includes records of the programs, activities and general operation of the Alumni Office of the College of Puget Sound (now known as University of Puget Sound).

Dates: 1912-1972

University of Puget Sound Board of Trustees Records

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Identifier: Acc-1983-22
Abstract

This collection contains records of the Board of Trustees of the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington.

Dates: 1888-2011

University of Puget Sound Ephemera (OLD)

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Identifier: RG-13 (OLD)
Abstract Founded in 1888 as Puget Sound University and located in Tacoma, Washington, PSU was a Methodist college. Puget Sound University was reincorporated in 1903 as the University of Puget Sound and reorganized to include a College of Liberal Arts, Academy (prep school), Commercial School, and Schools of Music, Art, and Oratory. The University was renamed the College of Puget Sound in 1914 and continued to grow and add academic programs. The University of Puget Sound Ephemera include...
Dates: 1888-2017

University of Puget Sound Faculty Senate and Committees Records

 Collection
Identifier: Acc-1983-28
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the primary governing body for the faculty of the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, Washington) including official documents, meeting minutes, reports, committees, and some publications.

Dates: 1890-1970