This collection includes speeches, presentations, panel discussions, forums, lectures and other significant events recorded between 1951 and 1989 on 7-inch audio tapes and cassettes and retained by the library at Central Washington University for historic preservation. It also includes a lecture recorded on cell phones in 2019.
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Jampa Dorje's High Mountain Valley Local Authors Collection Talk
Richard Denner
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 authors that Jampa Dorje collected and donated to the CWU Archives and Special Collections.
A video of the talk can be seen here: Jampa Dorje's High Mountain Valley Local Authors Collection Talk Given 10.8.2019
Details of the collections can be found at this subject guide: High Mountain Valley Local Authors Collection
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Ramsey Hardware, Fitterer Brothers, Clayton Lowe, Louis Fitterer, James Snowden
Central Washington University
This unknown speaker describes businesses in the Kittitas Valley of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Ramsey Hardware and the Fitterer Brothers. He also discusses banking in the valley, describing the work of Clayton Lowe, Louis Fitterer and James Snowden.
The cover image shows the view from North Pearl Street in Ellensburg, Washington, looking south toward the business district, circa 1914. Two large houses on the right belonged to the John Davidson family and the G. E. Dickson family. The two-story brick building in the center was the Antlers Hotel, formerly the Horton Hotel, which was built in 1889. At the end of Pearl Street on the left can be seen the two towers of the Davidson and Kreidel Buildings. The Fitterer family home was located on the southeast corner of Pearl and Eighth Streets.
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Senator Thomas Dodd Speech
Thomas J. Dodd
In this recording, U.S. senator Thomas Dodd (1907-1971) speaks at Central Washington University about constructing a behavioral science program at the university. Dodd speaks from his experience in Washington state, nationally, and internationally.
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Cross Roads
Bruce Leroy
In this recording Bruce LeRoy speaks about the people who settled in Washington state during the 19th century.
The cover image shows a woman and two children of the Yakama Nation dressed in ceremonial garments in front of woven blanket. It is believed that the photograph was taken near Ellensburg, Washington.
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Swauk Mining
Bruce Leroy and John Thompson
In this recording, John Thompson speaks about the history of mining in the Swauk region of Washington state.
The cover image shows a gold-mining dredge on Swauk Creek in upper Kittitas County, Washington, circa 1915.
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Cattle Raising in Early Days
Frank Schnebly, Lester Cooke, Howard Thomas, and Joseph (Joe) McManamy
Frank Schnebly, et. al., speak about the history of cattle ranching and driving in Kittitas Valley during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The cover image shows an unidentified cattle farm near Thorp, Washington, circa 1915.
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Early Days Indian Scare
Eva Shaw and Arthur J. Damman
In this interview, Eva Shaw and A.J. Damman speak about the white settler's perceptions of and experiences with Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The cover image shows Third Street in Ellensburg, Washington, looking east, circa 1909.
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The Pictographs at Vantage
Tom Stockdale
In this lecture, Tom Stockdale speaks about the Native American pictographs carved into the rocks around Vantage, Washington. Stockdale describes the culture and mythology that informed these carvings.
The cover image shows the Vantage Ferry on the Columbia River in Kittitas County, Washington in 1915.
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Lawyers of Early Kittitas County
J. Thomas
In this lecture held at Central Washington University, J. Thomas speaks about the legal practice in Washington Territory prior to statehood. In particular, he speaks about Judge George Turner (circa 1750–1843), Frank Redkin, C.R. Hubby, and the lawyers and judges who practiced in Kittitas County.
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Black Prison Reform Unlimited at Walla Walla State Penitentiary
Wallace Webster, Sonny Feldman, W. Standmore, and R. Joseph
In this interview, Wallace (Wally) Webster speaks to representatives of the Black Inmates Forum Unlimited at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. The forum was founded in December 1969 with the intention of helping African American prison inmates to extricate themselves from the prison system and succeed in general society. The forum also addressed racial inequities in the treatment of prison inmates at the penitentiary.
The cover image shows Washington State Penitentiary at Walla Walla, Washington, in 1908.
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Discovery of the Ginkgo Petrified Forest
George Beck
George Beck taught geology courses at Washington State Normal School and Central Washington College of Education (predecessors to Central Washington University), 1925-1959. He was the co-discoverer of the petrified forests of central Washington and largely responsible for the establishment of Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park in Vantage, Washington. During his career, he published numerous articles on his findings and served as the editor of Fossil Woods of the Far West. Prior to his death he was known to have the largest collection of petrified hardwood in the United States. Here Beck speaks about the original discovery of the petrified forest.
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To the Honored Past, Days of the Indians and the First Contacts with the Soldiers
Central Washington University
In this lecture, an unknown speaker outlines the history of first contact between Yakamas and white settlers in the Kittitas Valley.
The cover image shows four men from the Yakama Nation playing cards in front of a teepee near Ellensburg, Washington.
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The Supernatural: Panel Discussion
Central Washington University
A panel discussion from a symposium on The Supernatural that was held at Central Washington State College on April 5, 1975. The panelists included: Dr. Jerry Gill, Michael Lamoreaux, Joseph Lamoreaux, Richard Miller, Reverend John Morris, Carol Olexa, and Frederick Sontag.
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The Supernatural: The World of Don Juan
Central Washington University and Jerry Gill
Dr Jerry Gill talks about The World of Don Juan at a symposium at Central Washington State College on March 4, 1975.
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The Supernatural: American Witchcraft Today
Central Washington University and Richard Miller
Richard Miller speaks about American Witchcraft Today at a Symposium on The Supernatural held at Central Washington State College on March 4, 1975.
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The Supernatural: Social Reality
Central Washington University and Carol Olexa
Carol Olexa talks about social reality at a symposium on the Supernatural at Central Washington State College on March 4, 1975.
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The Supernatural: Paranormal Voice Phenomena
Michael Lamoreaux, Joseph Lamoreaux, and Central Washington University
Michael and Joseph Lamoreaux discuss paranormal voice phenomena and their research in the field at a symposium about the supernatural on March 5, 1975.
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The Supernatural: Exorcism And The Demonic
John Morris S.J. and Central Washington University
Father John Morris speaks about Exorcism and the Demonic at a symposium about the Supernatural on the campus of Central Washington State College on March 4, 1975.
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The Supernatural: Nature and Supernature
Frederick Sontag and Central Washington University
Dr. Frederick Sontag talks about nature and supernature at a symposium at Central Washington State College on March 4, 1975.
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Symposium on Library and Community
Central Washington University
Symposium at Central Washington State College in October of 1971 with the theme of libraries and the community.
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Academic Libraries and Their Communities, National Trends
Victor Marx
Speaker Victor Marx talks about Academic Libraries and their Communities in a lecture given at Central Washington State College in October 1971.
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Research in Local History, A National Overview
Burton Williams
Burton Williams speaks about research in local history, a national overview at a symposium on the Central Washington State College campus in October, 1971.
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Social and Economic Policies for the Environmental Crisis
Kenneth Boulding
Speech by Dr. Kenneth Boulding at the 9th annual Spring Symposium of American Values. Theme: Pollution: Give Earth a Chance April 9-11, 1970 at Central Washington State College.
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Environment: The Problem and The People
David Brower
9th annual Spring Symposium on American Values at Central Washington State College April 9-11, 1970. Theme :"Pollution: Give Earth a Chance
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"Pollution: Give Earth a Chance" Final Panel Discussion
David Brower, Jack Thrasher, Kenneth Boulding, Richard Lichtman, and Harvey Wheeler
A recording of the final panel discussion of the 9th annual Spring Symposium at Central Washington State University. Theme was "Pollution: Give Earth a Chence", recorded on April 11, 1970.