Yearbooks and Annuals
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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
2019
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Title: Yearbooks and Annuals
Dates: 1906-1990
Collection Number: UA0004
Creator/Collector:
El Rodeo
Polytechnic Journal
Extent: 20LF
Online items available
Repository:
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Abstract: Yearbooks, annuals, class directories, and annual journals published by Cal Poly student body annually between 1906-1990.
No annuals were published between 1943-1945.
Language of Material: English
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Yearbooks and Annuals. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
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Biography/Administrative History
Yearbooks, annual journals, or student directories were published annually between 1906 and 1990. The Polytechnic Journal
which included student portraits as well as editorials regarding student and campus activities as well as faculty, staff,
and campus projects was produced from 1906 – 1926. In 1927 the name was changed to El Rodeo which was produced from 1927-1990.
No annuals were published between 1943-1945. Freshman Directories and Student Directories were produced periodically.
Scope and Content of Collection
Contains approximately 20 linear feet of materials including yearbooks, annuals, class directories, and annual journals published
by Cal Poly student body annually between 1906–1990 that contain individual student portraits as well as team photographs,
candid photographs of events and campus, and images of faculty and staff. Journals include brief editorials and commentary
on campus activity, students, faculty, and staff. No annuals were published between 1943-1945.
Yearbook
Journal
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
Photographs
Portraits