Dayton, Washington, resident, businessman, minister, and teacher Robert Shields liked to chronicle what he read, often describing exactly what newspapers, books, or magazines he read each day. His prodigious diary—all 37.5 million words worth—contains quite a few quotes from literature, the Bible, and more. And WSU Manuscripts Librarian Will Gregg is just getting started. He’s […]

As I look out my window, it is a sunny, gorgeous first day of fall. This issue of Browse, similarly, provides an inspiring overview of library news, collections, services, and individuals. With the start of the semester, we are seeing many students return to the libraries and use our services. In addition to borrowing books […]

Growing up in Pullman in the 1980s and 1990s, Shane Johnson recalls how Holland and Owen Libraries played a part in his education through class trips, high school research projects, or just explorations of campus buildings with friends as a latchkey kid. In those days, Terrell Library didn’t exist, although Johnson’s parents knew former WSU […]

Michael J. Fox graduated from Cornell University in 1966 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969. He practiced law in Washington from 1969 until 1988, when he was appointed as a judge on the King County Superior Court by Gov. Booth Gardner. He served for 23 years on the court, retiring in […]