Guide to the Rocci G. Pisano Collection
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Guide to the Rocci G. Pisano Collection
Collection number: MSS-2011-06-18
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
Phone: (408) 808-2062
Fax: (408) 808-2063
Email: special.collections@sjsu.edu
URL: http://www.library.sjsu.edu/sjsu-special-collections/sjsu-special-collections-and-archives
- Processed by:
- Mary Alexander
- Date Completed:
- 2011
- Encoded by:
- Mary Alexander
© 2011 Trustees of the California State University. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
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
Access
The collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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.
Preferred Citation
Rocci G. Pisano Collection, MSS-2011-06-18, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Processing Information
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into one series: Service Awards and Flags, 1957-1992.
Indexing Terms
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
Box 1
Series I :
Service Awards and Flags
1957-1992
Physical Description: 1 box
Series Scope and Content Summary
This collection is made up of two distinct materials, awards and flags. The awards recognized contributions as an educator
and were presented to him by the students and faculty of San José State College.
The collection includes two flags commemorating the United States Bicentennial and the City of San José Bicentennial. Dr.
Pisano served on the city committees for the celebration of both these events. Dr. Pisano's involvement with the San José
Bicentennial commission led to his co-founding of the nonprofit Italian American Heritage Foundation. Included in this collection
is a flag that celebrates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' 1492 expedition from Genoa, Italy. Altogether, these
flags reflect Dr. Pisano's pride in his work and his heritage.
Arrangement
Access to the collection is provided at the container level. The folders are arranged by subject.
Box 1
Awards and Flags
1957-1961, 1976-1992
Item 1
Wooden plaque with minature gavel
1961
Folder 2
Brass clock with engraved plate
1957
Folder 3
Framed certificate
undated
Folder 5
San Jose Bicentennial
1977