Introduction
This guide suggests useful resources for studying civil rights issues and the history and impact of student movements and/or campus protest. It focuses on resources available through Western Libraries' Heritage Resources programs. Please contact us or the Western Libraries' Reference Desk if you have questions or need assistance finding more information.
Related Library Guides
- Archival Resources on Women's HistoryWestern Libraries' guide to resources available at WWU, with links to other online and archival collections.
- Library Guides (History Topics)Guides created by Western Libraries' staff on a variety of different topics.
- Research and Resources on Northwest Native American and Tribal HistoryWestern Libraries guide.
- Researching LGBTQ H(i/er)storyWestern Libraries' guide to resources available at WWU, with links to other online and archival collections.
Databases
Western Libraries provides access to a wide variety of article and research databases (a WWU log-in is required). Follow this link to the Libraries' online guide to Databases A-Z and/or ask staff at the Libraries' Reference Desk for assistance.
Searching Western Libraries' Catalog
You may find it useful to search the catalog using some of the following subject search terms (you can also narrow results by adding a geographic location, e.g. Student movements--Washington (State) OR Student movements--Washington (State)--Bellingham):
- Antinuclear movement
- Black power
- Civil rights movements
- College students
- College students--Political activity
- Conscientious Objectors
- Feminism
- Gay college students
- New Left
- Peace movements
- Protest Movements
- Race relations
- Radicalism
- Student movements
- Student protesters
- Vietnam War, 1961-1974
- Women's rights
Consult with your instructors about recommended readings and ask us if you need help finding a specific title or type of resource. Here are some select titles relevant to local campus history:
Heritage Resources |
 Heritage Resources Contact Info Special Collections, 6th Floor Wilson Library, 360-650-3193 University Archives and Records Center, Goltz-Murray Building, 360-650-3124 Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Goltz-Murray Building, 360-650-774 Send Email |
Heritage Resources
OUR MISSION
The Heritage Resources unit provides for responsible stewardship of and access to unique and archival resources in support of teaching, learning and research at Western Washington University and beyond. The Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Special Collections, and WWU Archives and Records Center work together to document the culture and history of Western, the local community and Pacific Northwest region, and to promote public and scholarly access to holdings.
Campus Connections
- WWU Associated StudentsLinks to information about present-day student clubs on Western's campus.
- Board of Trustees Minutes 1920-2010The Western Washington University Board of Trustees Minutes digital collection contains searchable documents from 1920 to 2010.
Oral Histories
- Special Collections Oral History ProgramInterviews with former faculty members, administrators, staff and alumni, and others connected with Western. Some interviewees discuss campus unrest during their time here.
- Western Washington University Centennial Oral History Project Records, 1975-2000.These interviews are available at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.
Photographs
- Campus History CollectionThis is a photograph collection documenting the history and life of Western Washington University. It includes photos from its formation to the present day.
Miscellaneous Items
Vertical File Folders
We have vertifical files on various topics related to Campus History. For students researching protests on campus we have two folders:
- Student protests prior to 1979
- Student protests since 1980
We also have files for each of the presidents which may include information about student movements during their administration
Viet Cong Flag
We have the flag that was made and showcased in front of the Viking Union Building in March 1969 along with an accompanying folder of information describing the incident and administrations response.
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