Campus History Collection

Black and white photograph of students reading in the library, approximately 1940.

The Campus History Collection documents the history of Western Washington University since it first opened as the New Whatcom State Normal School in the fall of 1899. Holdings are primarily printed materials, including campus newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and selected campus publications. Also available are historical photographs, oral histories, videos, and several archival collections.

For additional resources related to the history of WWU, contact University Archives & Records Management.