Central Washington University Archives

Guide to the Ellensburg Community Television
  • Video Cassettes (2007)
  • RG 036, Series 07-17
  • Processed and Listed by: Mike LaFreniere
    Date: July 12, 2007


    Date Span: 1952-2006

    Size: 4.0 cubic feet.

    Number of Boxes: 4 record center boxes.

    Type of material: Video cassettes.

    Physical condition: Good.

    Arrangement: Organized by type of video cassettes. Chronological arrangement.

    Historical or Biographical Sketch: Ellensburg Community Television, (ECTV) was established by the Ellensburg City Council on April 2, 1984. ECTV is a branch of the City of Ellensburg, but is managed by the Multimedia Technology and Instructional Support Unit of Central Washington University (CWU). The ECTV facilities are located in Brooks Library on the CWU campus. The Ellensburg Cable Commission acts as the governing body for ECTV, which consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The council reviews and approves, or disapproves, equipment purchases as well as all operating procedures.

    Scope and Content Note: The collection consists of VHS and U-Matic video cassettes produced by Ellensburg Community Television of campus and community events from 1980 to 2006. Included in the collection are video dubs of earlier activities and events in the Ellensburg community.

    Research Note: Open to the public for educational research.
    Inventory List:

    Box 1 – VHS Tapes

    1a. CWU Japanese Garden 1992
    1b. Protest May 26th 1993
    1c. Let’s communicate #5, November 1993
    1. Kittitas County, December, 1993
    2. Cornerstone Program, 1994
    3. What a Doll Commercial Promo, Circa 1995
    4. CWU Residence Living Promo, Circa 1995
    5. CWU Parties News Story, Circa 1995
    6. Moments In American History, Circa 1995
    7. Student Trip To Japan 1 of 2, Circa 1995
    8. Student Trip To Japan 2 of 2, Circa 1995
    9. Dr. Nelson, 1995
    10. Kittitas County, 1995
    11. Education Week, 1995
    12. The Leadership Ellensburg Meeting 1 of 2, January 12 1996
    13. The Leadership Ellensburg Meeting 2 of 2, January 12 1996
    14. CWU Commercial Production Promo, 1998
    15. Jane Galaxy Workout, 1999
    16. Ask the Pros Contest, 1999
    17. Wolfpack Week In Sports, 2000
    18. Commercials, 2000
    19. Dr. McIntyre Open Faculty Forum, 2000
    20. Market to Market, 2000
    21. Quality Of Life Seminar, 2000
    22. CWU Learning Technologies Promo, 2000
    23. CWU University Relations Promo, Jan 2001
    24. International Studies: Exploring A New World, Jan 2001
    25. Providence Tower Cam Yakima Promo, 2002
    26. Ellensburg Chamber Of Commerce “Road Trip”, Feb 2002
    27. Who Will Teach Our Children, May 2002
    28. CWU Best And Brightest, May 2002
    29. DH Consultants Focus Group Meeting, May 2002
    30. CWU Dr. Jean Kilbourne, May 2002
    31. CWU Academic Computing, 2002
    32. CWU Best And Brightest, 2002
    33. CWU Presidential Speaker Series, 2002
    34. CWU Salute, 2002
    35. Yakima News Laramie Project Protests, February 2003
    36. What’s Central – Family Tradition, August 2003
    37. CWU on the Caroline Rhea Show, November 2003
    38. James E. Brooks Library Naming Ceremony, November 2003
    39. Palmone Orchestra Offer, January 2004
    40. KNDO Thank You CWU, January 2004
    41. KNDO Coats For Kids, 2004
    42. Inside Central #103, 2004
    43. Kamola Reopening Ceremony, 2006

    Box 2 – U-Matic Tapes 15, 20

    1. Playoffs CWU vs. EWU, March 1980, {F-145}
    2. Moments To Remember Part One, November 1986, {F-299}
    3. Moments To Remember Part Two, November 1986, {F-259}
    4. Historic Pictures State Capitol Display, November 1987, {J-8}
    5. Bob Goldthwait, May 1988, {F-424}
    6. Support The Troops Rally, January 1991, {F-504}
    7. WWII Kittitas, August 1994, {ECT-20 102}
    8. WWII Stills B-Roll, September 1994, {ECT-20 420}
    9. Bowers Field WWII 1 of 3, October 1994, {ECT-20 460}
    10. Bowers Field WWII 2 of 3, October 1994, {ECT-20 459}
    11. Bowers Field WWII 3 of 3, October 1994, {ECT-20 244}
    12. Washington State Centennial Maps, January 1988, {J-10
    13. {F-708}

    Box 3 – U-Matic Tapes 30, 60

    1. Ellensburg Story 1 of 2, Circa 1952, dubbed in 1989 {D-908}
    2. Ellensburg Story 2 of 2, Circa 1952, dubbed in 1989 {D-907}
    3. NAIA Tournament CWU Basketball 2nd Round, March 1968, {E-118}
    4. NAIA Tournament CWU Basketball 2nd Round February 1969, {E-116}
    5a. Mt. St. Helens: The Sleeping Beauty Awakens, 1980, {E234}
    5b. Mt. St. Helens Kiro-7, 1981 / The Mountain Erupts, 1981 {D-194)
    5. Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion, January 1986, {D-772}
    6. Cle Elum/Roslyn Historical Society Fred Krueger 1 of 2, 1986, {D-11}
    7. Cle Elum/Roslyn Historical Society Fred Krueger 2 of 2, 1986, {D-564}

    Box 4 – U-Matic Tapes 30, 60

    1. Day In The Life Of Washington 1 of 2, 1988, {D-868}
    2. Day In The Life Of Washington 1 of 2, 1988, {D-867}
    3. C.W.S.C. Occupational Development Center: Improving Your Organization #6
    4. C.W.S.C. Occupational Development Center: Improving Your Organization #7
    5. C.W.S.C. Occupational Development Center: Improving Your Organization #8
    6. C.W.S.C. Occupational Development Center: Improving Your Organization #9
    7. C.W.S.C. Occupational Development Center: Improving Your Organization #10
    8. MBU-30 {E-132}
    9. {E-139}

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