Guide to the San José State University Student Involvement Records MSS.2017.01.05
Alexandra Lynch
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Summer 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
special.collections@sjsu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: San José State University Student Involvement Records
creator:
San José State University. Division of Student Affairs. Student Involvement
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2017.01.05
Physical Description:
5 boxes
(6 linear feet)
Date (inclusive): 1940-2016
Abstract: This collections contains materials related to student involvement at San José State University.
Content Description
The San José State University Student Involvement Records consists of materials relating to the programs that fall under student
involvement. Items in this collection include committee reports, guidebooks, handbooks, and directories from the Activities
Office; campus activities and events advertisements; information on fraternities and sororities, councils, and numerous photos
related to Greek life; Leadership Today information and photos; a scrapbook from the Student Life Center; and handbooks for
the Spartan Spear student organization.
Biographical / Historical
San José State University Student Involvement encompasses a large range of student programs that look to enrich students'
lives. Their goal is to have students connect with the campus community, get involved in campus life, and prepare them for
leadership roles. Programs that fall under student involvement are the Greek system, student organizations, leadership development,
and the welcome weeks at the beginning of each semester. Student Involvment is a part of the Division of Student Affairs.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into six series; Series I. Activities Office Documents; Series II. Campus Activities and Events;
Series III. Greek Life; Series IV. Leadership Development; Series V. Scrapbooks; and Series VI. Student Organizations.
Preferred Citation
San José State University Student Involvement Records, MSS-2017-01-05, San José State University Library, Special Collections
& Archives.
Processing Information
Alexandra Lynch, Summer 2017.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the
original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Related Materials
San José State University Associated Students Records. MSS-2009-08-01.
San José State University Student Organization Records. MSS-2009-03-09.
San José State University Campus Events Collection. MSS-2010-02-04.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San José State University -- Division of Student Affairs
Greek letter societies -- California -- San Jose
San José State University -- Students -- Societies, etc.
San José State University. Division of Student Affairs. Student Involvement
Series I. Activities Office Documents
1940-1968
Arrangement
This series is arranged into four subseries: Subseries 1. Committee Reports; Subseries 2. Faculty and Student Directories;
Subseries 3. Handbooks; Subseries 4. Student Guidebooks.
Scope and Contents
This series contains paperworks, handbooks, and guidebooks from the activities office.
Subseries 1. Committee Reports
Box 1, Folder 1
College Life Committee
1948-1955
Box 1, folder 2
Homecoming Committee 1 of 2
1966
Box 1, Folder 3
Homecoming Committee 2 of 2
1966
Box 1, Folder 4
Recognition Committee 1 of 2
1957-1968
Box 1, Folder 5
Recognition Committee 2 of 2
1964-1968
Box 1, Folder 6
Recognition Committee Booklets
1963-1968
Subseries 2. Faculty and Student Directories
Box 1, Folder 7
Faculty and Student Directory
1940-1942
Box 1, Folder 8
Faculty and Student Directory
1944-1946
Box 1, Folder 9
Faculty and Student Directory
1947-1949
Box 1, folder 10
Blue Key Directory
1949-1951
Box 1, Folder 11
Blue Key Directory
1951-1953
Box 1, Folder 12
Blue Key Directory
1953-1955
Box 1, Folder 13
Sparta Key Student Directory
1956
Box 1, Folder 14
Sparta Key Student Directory
1956-1958
Box 1, Folder 15
Faculty and Student Directory
1958-1960
Box 1, Folder 16
Faculty and Student Directory
1961-1962
Box 1, Folder 17
Student Activities Board
1954-1955
Box 1, Folder 18
Student Activities Board
1962-1965
Box 1, Folder 19
Activities Handbook 1 of 2
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 20
Activities Handbook 2 of 2
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 21
Activities Handbook - Reference Manual 1 of 2
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 22
Activities Handbook - Reference Manual 2 of 2
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 23
Organizational Handbook 1 of 2 - Judicial Bodies, ASB Constitution
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 24
Organizational Handbook 2 of 2 - ASB Legislative Acts, CSCSPA Constitution
1962-1967
Subseries 4. Student Guidebooks
Box 1, Folder 27
A Spartan from the Start
1953-1954
Box 1, Folder 28
A Spartan from the Start
1954-1955
Box 1, Folder 29
A Spartan from the Start
1955-1956
Box 1, Folder 30
A Spartan from the Start
1956-1957
Box 1, Folder 31
A Spartan from the Start
1957-1958
Box 1, Folder 32
A Spartan from the Start
1958-1959
Box 1, Folder 33
A Spartan from the Start
1959-1960
Box 1, Folder 34
A Spartan from the Start
1960-1961
Box 1, Folder 35
A Spartan from the Start
1961-1962
Box 1, Folder 36
A Spartan from the Start
1963-1964
Box 1, Folder 37
A Spartan from the Start
1964-1965
Box 1, Folder 38
A Spartan from the Start
1965-1966
Box 1, Folder 39
A Spartan from the Start
1966-1967
Box 1, Folder 40
A Spartan from the Start
1967-1968
Series II. Campus Activities and Events
1963-1978
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to campu events and activities like Derby Day, Spartan Festival, and Spartan Revelries.
Box 2, Folder 2
Spartan Games: Derby Day
1963
Series III. Greek Life
1948-2014
Arrangement
This series is arranged into three subseries: Subseries 1. Councils; Subseries 2. Fraternities and Sororities; Subseries 3.
Photos.
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials relating to Greek life at San José State University including councils, fraternities and sororities,
and numerous pictures including a photo album.
Box 2, Folder 4
CSU Greek Summit Certificate
2006
Box 2, Folder 5
Fraternity-Sorority Governing Board
1954-1959
Box 2, Folder 6
Inter-fraternity Council
1966
Box 2, Folder 7
National Panhellenic Conference Counselor Guide
1986
Box 2, Folder 8
Panhellenic Information
1956-1971
Subseries 2. Fraternities and Sororities
Box 2, Folder 9
SJSU Greek Recruitment Card
2002
Box 2, Folder 10
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Brochure
Series IV. Leadership Development
2002-2016
Arrangement
This series is arranged into the subseries Leadership Today.
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials relating to leadership programs at San José State University. It includes Leadership Today
trip pictures and a document with details of the 2016 trip.
Subseries 1. Leadership Today
Box 2, Folder 36
Leadership Today retreat information
2016
Series V. Scrapbooks
1998
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Contents
This series contains a scrapbook created by the SJSU Student Life Center.
Box 5
Student Life Center Scrapbook
1998
Series VI. Student Organizations
1961-1965
Arrangement
This series is arranged into the subseries Spartan Spears.
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials relating to student organizations at San José State University. It includes the President's
and Assistant Advisor's handbooks for the Spartan Spears.
Subseries 1. Spartan Spears
Box 2, Folder 47
Assistant Adviser's Handbook
1961-1964
Box 2, Folder 48
President's Handbook
1964-1965
