The University Archives houses records that document the organization and development of the university and its functions and manages the University's current records. Parking is available in Lot 33-G across the street. Daily parking permits are issued at the reception desk. Mission Statement T he Center for Pacific Northwest Studies seeks to enhance public and scholarly understandings of the region's past and present through the management and expansion of its archival collections, the development of public programming, and the publication in print or electronic form of select material. Authority Statement T he Center for Pacific Northwest Studies exists as a research facility associated with Western Washington University.
Staff includes the director, an archivist, contractual employees, students, and volunteers.
The Center's Director acts as chief administrative officer and reports to the Provost. The Provost authorizes the operating budget. An advisory board consisting of representatives from the university and the community provide guidance and advice on matters of development and mission. The director and archivist determine policy regarding the acquisition and disposition of collections. Collection Scope and Strategy Statement T he Center collects materials that represents significant developments in the region which stretches from Alaska to Northern California, from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountains with a particular focus on northwest interior Washington, the Olympic Peninsula, British Columbia, and Alaska.