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MSS-2011-06-18
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Title: Rocci G. Pisano Collection
Dates: 1957-1992
Collection number: MSS-2011-06-18
Creator:
Pisano, Rocci G., 1911-2003
Collection Size:
1 box,
.417 linear feet
Repository:
San José State University. Library.
San José, California 95192-0028
Abstract: The Rocci G. Pisano Collection consists of faculty service awards and commemorative flags collected by Dr. Rocci G. Pisano,
Professor Emeritus at San José State University. After teaching biology at San José State for thirty years, Dr. Pisano dedicated
the later half of his life to public service by presiding over many public works committees, including the commission for
the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. This collection represents Dr. Pisano's legacy as a professor and a contributor
to the development of the city of San José.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
The collection is open for research.
Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Library 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.
Rocci G. Pisano Collection, MSS-2011-06-18, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Collection processed by Mary Alexander. Finding Aid EAD encoded by Mary Alexander. Reviewed by Danelle Moon.
Biography / Administrative History
Dr. Rocci G. Pisano (1911-2003) was an Associate Professor of Biology at San José State University from 1946 to 1976. He received
degrees from Santa Clara University, San José State University, U.C. Davis, and he received his doctorate in Education from
Stanford University in 1954. In addition to teaching, he also served as a faculty advisor to the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.
Dr. Pisano's dedication to the community is reflected in his commitment to nonprofit foundations. He co-founded the Italian
American Heritage Foundation, held every officer position in Kiwanis and was a member of the San José Bicentennial Commission.
His most significant contributions came from his service to the Santa Clara County and City of San José Parks and Recreation
Commissions, where his dedication to developing city parks led him to serve on over a dozen boards and organizations.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Rocci G. Pisano Collection consists of faculty service awards and commemorative flags that had been collected by Dr. Rocci
G. Pisano, Professor Emeritus at San José State University. After teaching biology at San José State for thirty years, Dr.
Pisano dedicated the later half of his life to public service by presiding over many public works committees, including the
commission for the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. This collection represents Dr. Pisano's legacy as a professor
and a contributor to the development of the city of San José.
This collection is arranged into one series: Service Awards and Flags, 1957-1992.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Banners -- United States
San José (Calif.) -- Bicentennial Celebrations
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 -- California -- San José
Education -- Awards -- United States
San José State University -- Faculty