Central Washington University | Archives and Special Collections

Archives and Special Collections CWU is a part of the rich and unique cultural stories of central Washington. Established in 2005, our Central Washington University Archives & Special Collections is the repository for official and unofficial records, dedicated to housing, preserving, and promoting our region's histories.Interested in exploring our collections? The archives is located on the second floor (PDF)of the James E. Brooks Library on the Ellensburg campus. Follow the archives on Facebook and Instagram to learn about our latest news.CollectionsThe archives has collections in the following areas. Finding aids (guides) for collections are available in ArchivesWest.University ArchivesOur collections span the history of CWU and include documents, photographs, oral histories, audiovisuals, and ephemera.Regional HistoryOur collections span the history of CWU and the larger central WA area, including documents, photographs, oral histories, audiovisuals, and ephemera.Special Collections...