WKU Archives - Bibliography - Laundrette

Bibliography - noun, a list often with descriptive or critical notes of writings relating to a particular subject, period, or author [Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary]

These and other sources are available in the Harrison-Baird Reading Room in the Kentucky Building.

History

The washeteria located on Dogwood Drive opened in 1961. It contained 20 washers and 8 dryers. It was mainly used by Western students. At the time, the launderette was thought to be the only coin-fed center in the country that was specifically for and operated by a college. After a while, the facility became so crowded that tables were set up for studying, vending machines were added, as well as a hair dryer. The College Heights Foundation financed the project. The launderette was dedicated on Jan. 8, 1962 and closed in 1992 as laundry facilities were included in residence halls.

Articles

College Heights Herald

1980 - January 31
1981 - September 1, p. 4
1983 - September 29, p. 1
1985 - September 19, p. 1; October 10, p. 1
1986 - March 27, p. 1; September 9, p. 5; October 21, p. 1
1987 - October 13, p. 2
1991 - January 8, p. 7
1992 - August 25, p. 10

 "Dedication for Launderette is held," Jan. 1, 1962

"Foundation Launderette open for use," Jan. 10, 1962, p. 1

"Local Laundromats are busy since Western offers no laundry services," Sept. 1, 1992, p. 11

"McCormack last to get laundry," Jan. 28, 1993, p. 6

"Washeteria for Students will open soon," Dec. 12, 1961

 Park City Daily News

Stuart, Bonnie. "Western to open own Laundromat on Monday," Jan. 4, 1962

 Louisville Courier-Journal

Creason, Joe. "Out Damned Spot!" May 20, 1962

Documents & Primary Sources 

UA2/1 Board of Regents Meeting Minutes - digitized

Special Meeting April 3, 1961 - digitized

UA3/3/4 Kelly Thompson Construction File - collection inventory

UA30/1/1 Planning, Design & Construction - Blueprints - collection inventory

UA45/1/1 1962 Bulletin of Western Kentucky State College, p. 16

UA12/1 1971-72Hilltopics, p. 19