Photo Credit: “No 54 Administration Building [Thompson Hall], WSC, Pullman Wash.” 1915. Salem, OR: Pacific Photo Co. Manuscript and Archives Collection, Washington State University.
About Past as Prologue
Past as Prologue‘s radio segments bring engaging stories of Northwest regional history to public audiences. Aiming to connect past to present, the program shows how both regional and global history can inform our understanding of the world today and features the work and expertise of Washington State University faculty, alumni, graduate students, and affiliates.
Launched in 2020 by Karen Phoenix and Brenna Miller, Past as Prologue is a production of the WSU History Department in collaboration with Northwest Public Broadcasting‘s Morning Edition with Sueann Ramella.
Episodes
For all our amazing stories of Northwest history, check out the full list of Past as Prologue episodes!
Sources of Funding
The following sponsors generously provided support for the Past as Prologue Project:
- Washington State University Department of History
- Washington State University Center for Arts and Humanities
Contact Us
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Consider making a gift to the History Department Excellence Fund through the WSU Foundation.
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