This collection includes footage of events in Kittitas County, Washington, as well as oral histories provided by members of the community.
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McManamy Cattle Drive
Central Washington University
This video shows riders associated with the annual McManamy cattle drive, which occurs every year in the fall in Kittitas County. The cattle drive has its roots in the 1930s when cowboys would gather to ride the hills and valleys of the Reecer, First, and Nanum creek drainages in search of Hereford and Angus cattle. Joe McManamy, patriarch of the McManamy ranch, participated in the drive for decades.
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Robber's Roost Archaeological Excavation
Central Washington University and KCWU TV
This video shows footage from the Robber's Roost archaeological dig in the summers of 1986 and 1988. The narrator discusses how the dig was coordinated through Youth Services of Kittitas County, what items were found, and what benefits came from the dig. The video includes multiple interviews with people who participated in the project. Due to a two-minute gap in the tape, this video was split into separate parts.
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Ida Nason Aronica Memorial
Central Washington University
Ida Nason Aronica was a prominent tribal woman in the Kittitas Valley, Washington state. She was instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage of the Kittitas band during her lifetime (1888-1992). This footage shows a memorial service in her honor.
For more information, please see the Ellensburg Daily Record, August 17, 2010: "Nason-Aronica Family to Join Hall of Fame."
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Compilation of CWU Commercials from 1998
Central Washington University
Several video commercials promoting the University from 1998. Includes statements from Ron Sims and John Kitna.
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Doris Clymer Interview
Doris Clymer
In these two interviews from 1991 and 1997, Doris Clymer speaks about her husband, John Clymer (1907-1989)--the renowned painter who grew up in Ellensburg, Washington. Many of Clymer's paintings of the Northwest are now held by the Clymer Museum and Gallery in downtown Ellensburg.
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Ruth Damman Interview
Ruth Damman and Chris Smart
Ruth Damman, first cousin to John Clymer (1907-1989), the renowned painter who grew up in Ellensburg, Washington. Many of Clymer's paintings of the Northwest are now held by the Clymer Museum and Gallery in downtown Ellensburg.
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Centennial Toasts Dinner
Central Washington University
Dinner celebrating the centennial of Washington statehood.
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The Kittitas
Ellensburg Community Television
This promotional film tells the story of the founding and growth of Ellensburg, Washington, in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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The Ellensburg Story
James E. Farrell and Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
This film was produced in 1952 by a naval veteran working on behalf of Mid-State Theaters. The film shows life in the towns where the theaters resided, with the "Ellensburg Story" featuring Ellensburg, Washington. This film includes footage of local businesses, college students, schoolchildren, residents, and events--most notably, the Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair. The film includes an introduction appended in 1989.
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Orchesis, 1988
Central Washington University and Orchesis
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1988.
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Orchesis, 1987
Central Washington University and Orchesis
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1987.
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Orchesis, 1986
Central Washington University and Orchesis
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1986. The video includes footage of judging critiques as well as performances.
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Liberty: A Mining History
Central Washington University
Documentary about the history of Liberty and gold mining on the Swauk.
Produced by Neil House, music by Rae Colbuorne. Unknown date, black and white film
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Orchesis, 1985
Central Washington University and Orchesis
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1985.
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Orchesis, 1984
Central Washington University and Orchesis
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1984.
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Orchesis, 1983
Dana Cagle, Leigh Eaton, Maureen O'Shaugnessy, Julie McMurray, Julia Milburn, John Decker, Barbara Graves, Lyn Kiefer, Anna Maccarrone, Jennifer Minnich, Deanna Otterbein, Charisse Sheridan, Connie Umland, Cecelia Cross-Wenger, Lisa Williams, Chris Goetzinger, Fee Rhinehart, Sherri Voss, Loreley Smith, Kenny Bagley, Alice Brown, Julie Burke, Cheryl Racette, Yung Roberts, Kelly Warren, Susan Crawford, Linda Stephens, Eric Claussen, Cathy Cordero, Carol Morris, Leslie Wright, Bambi Allred, and Cristie Coffins
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1983.
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The People The Places The Events: The Early Years of the Kittitas Valley
Central Washington University
Documentary about Kittitas the county from 1982. A look back at the 1800's in the valley. Directed and produced by Bruce Felt and narrated and written by Bruce Felt and Larry Nickel.
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Orchesis, 1982
Cris Coffing, Jo Ann Dukes, Julie Mo Murray, Beverly Shotts Ormbrek, Julie Prather, Kal Arnold, Ronald Ellis, Cindy Kenoyer, Dana Cagle, Theresa Greco, Patsy Boorman, Charisse Sheridan, Rondi Marsh, Sue Crawford, Daniel Herron, Julie Kastien, Cathy Morris, Nomi Nylander, Margo Schmidt, Linda Stephens, and Tim Tyree
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1982. It is the second part of a two-part series whose first part appears to be missing. Performances include: "Aura" (choreographed and danced by Cris Coffing, Jo Ann Dukes, and Julie Mo Murray), "Procrastination City, 1981" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts Ormbrek and Julie Prather; danced by Kal Arnold, Ronald Ellis, and Cindy Kenoyer), "In the Stone" (choreographed by Dana Cagle and Theresa Greco; danced by Patsy Boorman, Dana Cagle, Theresa Greco, and Charisse Sheridan), and "Road to Armageddon" (choreographed by Rondi Marsh; danced by Cris Coffing, Sue Crawford, Jo Ann Dukes, Daniel Herron, Julie Kastien, Julie Mo Murray, Cathy Morris, Nomi Nylander, Margo Schmidt, Linda Stephens, Tim Tyree).
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Orchesis, 1981
Lana Jo Sharpe, William Craig, Pam Billings, Cris Coffing, Margo Schmidt, Cecelia Cross, Rondi Marsh, Beverly Shotts Ormbrek, and Julie Prather
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1981. The video was produced by Lana Jo Sharpe and directed by William Craig. Performances include: "La Rosa" (choreographed by Pam Billings), "Inner Visions" (choreographed by Cris Coffing), "Hidden Dimple" (choreographed by Pam Billings, Margo Schmidt, and Cris Coffing), "The Clinging Bridge" (choreographed by Cecelia Cross), "Latino" (choreographed by Rondi Marsh), "Procrastination City" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts Ormbrek and Julie Prather), and "Broadway Encore" (choreographed by Cecelia Cross).
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Orchesis, 1980
Julie Kastien, Lynn Korsmoe, Jeff Palmer, Katy Reeves, Patty Webb, Margo Schmidt, Elaine Acosta, and Debbie Vail
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1980. Performances include: "Energy Prism" (choreographed by Julie Kastien, Lynn Korsmoe, Jeff Palmer, Katy Reeves, and Patty Webb), "Le Reveil: The Awakening" (choreographed by Jeff Palmer and Margo Schmidt), "Frivole" (choreographed by Elaine Acosta), and "Isomers" (choreographed by Debbie Vail).
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Orchesis, 1979
Elaine Acosta, Faye McAdams, Jeff Palmer, Donna Malek, Marsha Novak, Julie Kastien, Chris Welling, Jacqueline Patterson, and Lana Jo Sharpe
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1979. Performances include: "Red Hot Blues" (choreographed by Elaine Acosta), "Illusion" (choreographed by Faye McAdams and Jeff Palmer), "Our Gang" (choreographed by Donna Malek), "Ritual of Praise" (choreographed by Marsha Novak), "Undercurrents" (choreographed by Faye McAdams), "Visions in Harmony" (choreographed by Julie Kastien and Chris Welling), "Synergistic Play" (choreographed by Jacqueline Patterson), and "Triads" (choreographed by Lana Jo Sharpe).
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Orchesis, 1978
Scott Robinson, Max Worst, Lori Rohr, Kim Swanson, Debbie Vail, Kathy Yonemitsu, Brian Kerns, Pat Radford, Ken Wipple, Jeff Palmer, Joan Thompson, and Mark Fox
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1978. Performances include "Penta" (choreographed by Scott Robinson), "Victor, Dear Victor" (choreographed by Max Worst), "Premonition" (choreographed by Lori Rohr, Kim Swanson, Debbie Vail, and Kathy Yonemitsu), "Monarch" (choreographed by Brian Kerns, Pat Radford, Scott Robinson, and Ken Wipple), "Je Deux" (choreographed by Jeff Palmer and Joan Thompson), and "Three Faces of Eve" (choreographed by Mark Fox).
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Orchesis: A Dance Portfolio, 1975-1977
Armina Blackwell, Deanna Carter, Roger Smith, Scott Robinson, Beverly Shotts, Max Worst, Lana Jo Sharp, Eygie Rhodes, and Heidi Drucker
This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1975, 1976, and 1977. Performances include: "A Little Night Glitter Spotlight" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "Jubilation" (choreographed by Deanna Carter), "A Song for You" (choreographed by Roger Smith), "Easy Street" (choreographed by Scott Robinson), "La Madura" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "Sisters" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "The Product of a System" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts), "Town's End" (choreographed by Max Worst), "Kinetics" (choreographed by Lana Jo Sharp and Beverly Shotts), "Such Sweet Sorrow" (choreographed by Eygie Rhodes), "Space Impulse" (choreographed by Jill Graves), and "Dream Zzzzz Minor" (choreographed by Heidi Drucker).
