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This episode of Found in the Archives features a recent donation from CWU Emeritus Professor of Music, Linda Marra, who taught at the university for 26 years. Linda Marra was close friends with Jim…

Nathan Sandell shares archival documentation about Professor Paul Creston (1906-1985), a prolific American composer during the 20th century. Professor Creston came to Central Washington State…

Footage of Softball and Baseball games from April , 2004

This recording was transferred from VHS tape. It starts with Wellington Wildcat smashing a car The video features gameplay, cheerleaders, and shots of then Central Washington University president,…

CWu archvies has a lump of Coal from the Roslyn mines. Hear how it came to be here in this episode.

Voices in the video are Marty Blackson, Julia Stringfellow, and Carolin McCarthy. For the inaugural installment of Found in the ArchivesWe are featuring a modern…

Julia Stringfellow, Professor, and University Archivist, discusses her recent research History of Impactful Women in Ellensburg and CWU, and Their Contributions. In this lecture, Professor…

Arlen "Jim " Hawkings talks about his long career as a theatre facculty member at Central Washington University. He talks about the growth of the department and university. He also…

Nellie Rumburg talks about growing up in Ellensburg and later working in the CWU library. She started working in the library in 1990 and had many different positions over the years. Nellie enjoyed…

Carlos Pelley talks about memories of Central Washington University and presenting at history conferences.

Carlos Pelley talks about life and work during the Covid-19 pandemic and lock-downs.

Video demonstrating CWU Archives and Special Collections video digitization station assembled from surplus equipment.

Catherine Scarlett talks about her work in fundraising before coming to central where she worked as a fundraiser for the foundation for over 23 years.

Jim Schwing trained at Worcester polytechnic institute in Worcester Massachusetts. Started as mathematician and then moved into computers as they became ubiquitous. He started work at old…

Taylor Roice talks about his experiences as a student at Central Washington University during the COVID pandemic. He discusses the move to online classes and graduating.

Dr. Michelle DenBeste is the Provost/Vice President for Academic & Student Life (ASL) at Central Washington University. Here she shares her experiences starting a new job during the pandemic and…