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March Memories, Unlocking WSU Archived Photographs

What happens when we stumble upon an old photograph that we have never seen before? This is precisely what happened to the Newman family when they discovered a photograph of their beloved husband and father, Wyatt Newman, on the WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections website. “We did not have this picture, so it was […]
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Notable women in WSU women’s basketball history

For the first time in program history, the WSU women’s basketball team captured its first PAC-12 Championship title against UCLA with a close score of 65-61.  For much of its history, the WSU women’s basketball program has not received the attention it deserves. Since WSU head coach Camille Ethridge has taken the lead, she has […]
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Paving the Way: A Woman’s Journey from Student Activist to State Leader

Washington State University has produced many accomplished alumni over the years; in honor of Women’s History Month, WSU Libraries acknowledge and celebrate one of the university’s most notable alumni and highlight her time at WSU. This remarkable woman who has made significant contributions to paving the way for future generations. Patty Murray, a member of […]
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Forty years, one collection, and no regrets

Whether she is nestled in WSU Libraries’ archives or traveling to England in search of paintings, English professor emerita Diane Gillespie brings the university’s collection of Virginia Woolf’s books to life.  For more than 40 years, Gillespie has studied the Leonard and Virginia Woolf Library, a collection of Woolf’s personal books and those of her […]
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Meet The Interns Behind Browse

Three fantastic interns joined our team at WSU Libraries in January. The content that you receive in the Browse newsletter has been researched, captured, and written by our three talented interns. We are so excited to introduce you to each of them here!  Danielle Dokter Danielle Dokter is a senior at Washington State University, double […]
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Butch’s Books: Recommended reads during Black History Month

Washington State University Libraries encourages everyone to celebrate Black History Month by educating themselves on the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans through literature. Here is a list of recommended books compiled by WSU and library staff that offer a deeper understanding and appreciation for the contributions of Black Americans. “How to Be an Antiracist” […]
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Dive Into the Digital Archives: A protest against the war

On March 13, 1970, Washington State University was the site of an Anti-Draft Week protest. Approximately 275 students participated in a grape boycott march organized by the Three Forks Peace Coalition. The students carried signs and banners, marched from campus down Campus Avenue to the Selective Service draft office. The protest was preceded by a […]
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WSU Libraries use TikTok to elevate social media presence

WSU Libraries in Pullman plan to elevate their social media presence. Currently, you can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and now TikTok!  TikTok is a video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second to three-minute videos. The popular social media platform has surpassed one billion active users.  The Libraries’ new TikTok […]
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A Library Love Story

Libraries are full of romance novels, from Shakespeare to Jane Eyre. However, none is quite as idyllic as the love story between two students at Washington State University. In January 1965, Sue Martin McFarlane met her husband, Jerry K. McFarlane, when she was on the steps of the library. Shortly after encountering one another, Sue […]
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WSU Librarian Talea Anderson provides access to disability history

Talea Anderson grew used to piecing together someone’s identity based on their voice or the clothes they wore, to passing as a sighted person, covering up her difficulty seeing the board in class, or getting lost on the way to meeting with a friend. Most of all, she grew used to society associating disabilities with […]
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