The Finding Aid of the Poly Vue Records 0088
Elizabeth Hernandez
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives
July 2019
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
speccollections@cpp.edu
909-869-3775
Title: Poly Vue Records
Creator:
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Identifier/Call Number: 0088
Contributing Institution:
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
8.71 Linear Feet
(13 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1939-1993
Abstract: Poly Vue was an annual open house event held at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona from 1939 to 1993. Events
included exhibits and displays from various academic departments and clubs, as well as a Poly Vue Queen contest. Materials
in the collection include administrative papers that document the planning and operation of the event, photographs of Poly
Vue activities and exhibits, audiovisual materials, and realia.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the reposatory
and the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Poly Vue Records, Collection no. 0088, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives,
University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in the collection were gathered from University Archives files.
Biographical / Historical
In 1938, Cal Poly Pomona, then known as California Polytechnic School, Voorhis Unit, was established in San Dimas, California
as a satellite campus for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The first Poly Vue occurred in April of 1939 with the objective of introducing
the public and families of students to the new campus. The event was modeled after the Poly Royal event at the San Luis Obispo
campus, which in turn had grown out of livestock exhibitions. Administrative responsibility for the event varied over the
years. The Poly Vue was often organized by a student committee, but some years it was administered by university faculty and
staff.
Generally, Poly Vue was held over a two- to three- day period and included an array of events ranging from concerts, soapbox
races, athletic competitions, talent shows, rodeos, and horse shows, in addition to exhibits and displays from various academic
department and clubs. Also included was the Poly Vue Queen contest. Since Cal Poly Pomona was an all-male campus until 1961,
candidates for Poly Vue Queen in the early years were selected from neighboring coed and all-female schools.
The Poly Vue was suspended from 1943 to 1946 because so many students had been drafted during World War II that the Voorhis
Campus had to close. The Poly Vue resumed in 1947, was suspended one last time in 1970 due to general unrest on college campuses
over the Vietnam War. The Poly Vue resumed in 1971. In 1992 Poly Vue celebrated its fiftieth anniversary and in 1993 the last
Poly Vue was held.
Scope and Contents
The records document the annual Poly Vue event that was held at Cal Poly Pomona from 1939 to 1993. The records contain financial
records, reports, clippings, programs and brochures used in the planning of and during the event. Also included are
photographic prints, negatives, slides and a photograph album of events at Poly Vue including exhibitions, Poly Vue queen
and court, dances, opening ceremonies, horse shows, etc. There are also reels of recorded materials from Poly Vue as well
as realia such as a flag and ribbons.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Administrative Papers; Series 2. Events and Exhibits; Series
3. Poly Vue Programs; Series 4. Photographs, Negatives, and Slides; Series 5. Audiovisual Materials; and Series 6. Realia.
Related Materials
Avon Carlson Papers, Collection no. 0022, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Pflueger, Donald H.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: A Legacy and a Mission, 1938-1989. Spokane, WA: Arthur H. Clark, 1999.
Processing Information
The records were processed by Elizabeth Hernandez in July 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg-Voorhis -- History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Photographs
Photograph albums
box 1
Series 1: Administrative Papers
1941-1993
Scope and Contents
The series contains records documenting the organization, promotion, and operation of the Poly Vue. Documents include committee
by-laws, clippings, financial records, and reports.
Arrangement
The series is arranged into the following subseries: 1.1 By-Laws and Operating Procedures; 1.2 Clippings and Publicity; 1.3
Committee Position Descriptions and Directories; 1.4 Correspondence; 1.5 Exhibits; 1.6 Orientation and Retreat Materials;
and 1.7 Reports and Surveys.
box 1
Subseries 1.1: By-Laws and Operating Procedures
1968-1989
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains materials related to the Poly Vue Committee and its operation, detailing committee roles and by-laws.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 1
Prospectus and Codes
1968
box 1
Committee Operating Procedures
1972
box 1
Executive Rights Policy Proposal
1989 March 6
box 1
Campus Operations Team Timeline
1989
box 1
Subseries 1.2: Clippings and Publicity
1941-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains clippings and publicity papers promoting and documenting events at Poly Vue.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 1
Directory of Newspapers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
1978
box 1
Review of Public Relations
1986
box 1
Subseries 1.3: Committee Position Descriptions and Directories
1969-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains descriptions of positions within the Poly Vue Committee and a list of all of the Poly Vue Chairs.
Arrangement
The subseries arranged chronologically.
box 1
Committee Directories
1973-1989
box 1
Committee Descriptions
1969
box 1
Committee Position Descriptions
1978-1990
box 1
Application for Executive Coordinator
1991-1992
box 1
Advisor's Guide for Poly Vue
1993
box 1
List of Poly Vue Chairs from 1939-1993
1993
box 1-2
Subseries 1.4: Correspondence
1957-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains correspondence between the Poly Vue committee and outside entities regarding the Poly Vue event.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged in chronological order.
box 2
Subseries 1.5: Financial Records
1980-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains financial records for Poly Vue, including donor lists, disbursement requests, and purchase orders.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 2
Foundation Educational Grant Application
1988-1989
box 2
Purchase Order Request
1989 February 16
box 2
Disbursement Request Book
1991-1992
box 2
Poly Vue Expenses
1991-1992
box 2
List of Poly Vue Co-Sponsors
1992
box 2
Subseries 1.6: Orientation and Retreat Materials
1981-1991
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains materials related to retreats and other committee building activities for the Poly Vue Committee.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 2
Poly Vue Board Workshop Notes
1981
box 2
Poly Vue Orientation Questions
1984
box 2
Retreat Evaluation
1986 Wednesday 14
box 2
Orientation Materials
1989
box 2
Poly Vue Conference Information
1990 January 20
box 2
Poly Vue Retreat Notes
1990
box 2
Poly Vue Committee Retreat
1991 November
box 2
Subseries 1.7: Reports and Surveys
1975-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains reports, surveys, and evaluations regarding Poly Vue.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 2
Suggestions for Poly Vue 1976
circa 1975
box 2
Poly Vue Evaluation
1975 June 9
box 2
Executive Coordinator Report
1978
box 2
Poly Vue Promotional Material Study
1983 June 1
box 2
Program Justification
1983
box 2
Proposals for Poly Vue 1989
1988 August 9
box 2
Attendance Survey
circa 1990
box 2
Poly Vue Proposal
before 1993
box 2-4, 12
Series 2: Events and Exhibits
1949-1993
Scope and Contents
The series contains paper documents with infomation about events held during Poly Vue. Documents include information packets,
flyers, reports, exhibit booth guides, and applications for the various events held during Poly Vue.
Arrangement
The series is arranged into the following subseries: 2.1 Events; 2.2 Exhibit Guides and Booth Locations; and 2.3 Information
and Form Packets.
box 2-3, 12
Subseries 2.1: Events
1949-1990
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains documents related to the various events held during Poly Vue, including the Lacy Lop, which was a combination
of physical contests such as foot races and tug of war competitions between different groups.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged alphabetically by topic and chronologically within each topic.
box 12
Awards - Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation to Avon Carlson and Blythe Rosenberger
1967
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - President's Poly Vue Luncheon
1973
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - President's Poly Vue Luncheon
1976
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - Poly Vue Banquet and International Dinner
1977
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - Poly Vue Banquet Invitation and Program
1978
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - President's Poly Vue Brunch
1983
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - Poly Vue Annual Banquet
1989
box 2
Banquets and Luncheons - Poly Vue Pancake Breakfast
1990
box 2
Concerts - Ticket Sales and Information
1988-1992
box 2
Concerts - Security
1990-1992
box 2
Concerts - Performance Contracts
1993
box 2
Concerts - Purchase Orders
1990-1993
box 2
Concerts - Budget Information and Invoices
1990-1993
box 2
Concerts - Correspondence
1991
box 2
Concerts - Facility Requests
1991-1993
box 2
Concerts - Entertainment Contracts and Riders
1991-1993
box 2
Concerts - Planning Information and Contacts
circa 1993
box 2
Coronation Ceremony - Avon Carlson Summary
1939
box 3
Equine Events - Poly Vue Intercollegiate Horse Show
1978 April 22
box 3
Equine Events - Poly Vue Rodeo Program
1981
box 3
Equine Events - Poly Vue Rodeo Proposal
1989
box 3
Grand Prix - Log Book
1985
box 3
Grand Prix - Application and Rules
1987
box 3
Grand Prix - Information Packet
1989
box 3
Grand Prix - Vehicle Construction Rules
1991
box 3
Grand Prix - Consent Forms
1992-1993
box 3
Lacy Lop - Sponsor Information and Applications
1977
box 3
Lacy Lop - Bracket Poster
1977
box 3
Lacy Lop - Chairman Notes
1978
box 3
Lacy Lop - Sponsor Applications
1985
box 3
Lacy Lop - Correspondence
1985
box 3
Lacy Lop - Schedule of Events
1985
box 3
Lacy Lop - Chair Report
1985
box 3
Lacy Lop - Planning Notes
1985
box 3
Mechanical Frog Jump Competition - Judging Criteria
1982
box 3
Poly Vue and Poly Royal - Invitation
1949
box 3
Talent Show - Spring Sing
1973-1976
box 3
Talent Show - Poly Gong
1989-1990
box 3
Subseries 2.2: Exhibit Guides and Booth Locations
1959-1993
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains directories for the layouts and locations of exhibit booths at Poly Vue as well as guides for individual
exhibits.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 3
Electronic Engineering Department Exhibit Guide
1959
box 3
Exhibit and Display Directory
1962
box 3
Aero Space Engineering Department Exhibit Guide
1962
box 3
Engineering Department Exhibit Guide
1969
box 3
Exhibit List and Layout
circa 1986
box 3
Poly Vue Booth Locations
1988
box 3
Poly Vue Carnival Area Layout
1989
box 3
Set-up Logistics
circa 1990
box 4
Subseries 2.3: Information and Form Packets
1976-1992
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains informational materials regarding Poly Vue. These documents were generated for prospective vendors
and exhibit booths.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically.
box 4
Schedule of Events
1976-1977
box 4
Information and Application Packet
1978-1979
box 4
Invitations and Event Information Programs
1981
box 4
Information Packet
1988-1990
box 4
Information Packets
1992-1993
box 4-6
Series 3: Poly Vue Programs
1939-1993
Scope and Contents
The series contains programs and brochures from 1939 to 1993 that were produced annually for attendees of Poly Vue. They contain
information about California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Poly Vue, and a schedule of events for each respective
year.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in chronological order.
box 7-9, 11
Series 4: Photographs, Negatives, and Slides
1939-1993
Scope and Contents
The series contains photographic prints, negatives, slides, and a photograph album of Poly Vue events.
Arrangement
The series is arranged chronologically.
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1940
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1942
box 7
Poly Vue Events
circa 1950
box 7
Poly Vue Court and Dance
1952
box 7
Poly Vue Exhibits and Events
1953
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1953
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1954
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1955
box 7
Poly Vue Queen and Court
1956
box 7
Poly Vue Coronation Dance
1958
box 7
Poly Vue Events
1960-1962
box 7
Bud Priess, 1967 Poly Vue Chairman
1968
box 7
Pancake Breakfast
circa 1975
box 8
Poly Vue Events
circa 1980
box 8
Poly Vue Events
1980-1981
box 9
Poly Vue Events
1990
Scope and Contents
Some photographs feature invited speaker, Jane Goodall.
box 10
Series 5: Audiovisual Materials
1973-1980
Scope and Contents
The series contains audio tapes of announcements and information about the Poly Vue event.
Arrangement
The series is arranged chronologically.
box 10
Poly Vue
1973 May 9
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 10
Poly Vue Introductory Tape
1974
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 10
Poly Vue Announcements
1977 April 29
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 10
Poly Vue Announcements
1977 April 30
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 10
Poly Vue Announcements
1978
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 10
Poly Vue Announcements
1980
Physical Description: (One 1/4 inch audio tape)
box 6, 12-13
Series 6: Realia
1965-1990
Scope and Contents
The series includes assorted realia from Poly Vue events including bumper stickers, a flag, a button, and awards.
Arrangement
The subseries is arranged chronologically by date of item in the finding aid but does not reflect physical arrangement.
box 6
Bumper Stickers
1977-1979