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Ron and Wayne talk abut growing up in Ellensburg and other memories of coming of age in Washington. They discuss family and friends and how things have changed over the years. Their father was…

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…

Morris Jenkins is interviewed in his home by Dan Chasen on February 12th, 1992. Three Beta tapes digitized and compiled into one file here. Biographical Note:Morris Byron Jenkins was born on a ranch…

Ellensburg Rodeo, which takes place every Labor Day weekend. Shows rodeo events such as bronc riding, trick and fancy riding and rope spinning, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, rodeo…

Berenice Medina, CWU Transfer student.

Jampa Dorje, also known as Richard Denner, is Ellensburg’s resident Tibetan Buddhist monk. He is an artist, painter, writer, and poet. This reception celebrates the collection of works by local…

Jampa Dorje, also known as Richard Denner, is Ellensburg’s resident Tibetan Buddhist monk. He is an artist, painter, writer, and poet. This reception celebrates the collection of works by local…

The Wenas Creek Mammoth Project is a CWU scientific investigation of mammoth bones found on private land in the Wenas Creek Valley near Selah, Washington.

Dean Nicholson coached in the athletics department at Central Washington University, 1964-1990.

This promotional film tells the story of the founding and growth of Ellensburg, Washington, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

H. Glenn Hogue served as an instructor in the art department at Central Washington College of Education (predecessor to Central Washington University), 1927-1959. Here he recalls his childhood in…

Bruce Leroy speaks about first contact between Native Americans and white settlers in central Washington state. He describes linguistic and cultural differences between the two groups.

This video includes footage of the opening parade at the Ellensburg Rodeo, 1999. Commentary and interviews included.

Robert (Bob) Wieking served in the Industrial and Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University until the 2000s.