Guide to the San José State University Public Relations and Publications Records MSS.2009.03.11
Robert Donahue, 2009.
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
2009
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 Public Relations and Publications Records
creator:
San José State University Public Relations and Publications Dept.
source:
San José State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2009.03.11
Physical Description:
28.0 boxes
(27.42 linear feet)
Date (inclusive): 1942-2007
Abstract: The San José State University Public Relations and Publications Records, 1942-2007, are comprised primarily of newspaper clippings,
photographic materials, press releases, faculty files, and newsletters created by the campus.
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 as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply
to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
San José State University Public Relations and Publications Records, MSS-2009-03-11, San José State University Library Special
Collections and Archives.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Alicia Deadrick. Finding aid EAD encoded by Robert Donahue. Reviewed by Danelle Moon and Erin Louthen.
Series V created and accruals added by Samira Habibi in March 2018.
Project Information
This finding aid was created as part of the Survey and Cataloging Project, a two-year San José State University Library grant
project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The project began in 2008. The Project Director
is Danelle Moon. The Project Archivist is Erin Louthen.
Organizational History
In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established Minns' Evening Normal School for current and prospective teachers
in the city. Named after its principal, George W. Minns, the institution was formally established as the first California
State Normal School by the State Legislature in 1862. A decade later, the Legislature voted to move the Normal School to San
José, and the school relocated to its new home on Washington Square prior to the fall term of 1872. After a fire destroyed
the Normal School building in 1880, the Legislature authorized $200,000 to construct a new building on the same site. Completed
in 1881, the building was commonly referred to as the Second State Normal School. After several names and curriculum changes,
Minns' Normal school is now San José State University, offering more than 134 bachelor's and master's degrees with 110 concentrations,
and is recognized as one of the top public universities granting such degrees in the West.
The Office of Public Relations and Publications was created in 1953 under the leadership of President John T. Wahlquist (1952-1964).
The department created and disseminated news releases and announcements to the university community, including specific academic
departments and the general public. The Public Relations and Publications Department is now known as San José State University's
Office of Public Affairs and it continues to serve as the communication link to the campus and external community.
Scope and Content of Collection
The San José State University Public Relations and Publications records, 1942-2007, include newspaper clippings, press releases,
photographic materials related to campus, faculty information with accompanying photographs, budget summaries, newsletters
and informational brochures. Information documenting the 1965-1967 budget crisis is well-represented by files, newspaper clippings,
summaries, and press releases. Newspaper clippings and press releases also chronicle the tumult of the late 1960s, including
riots, protests, sit-ins, and campus demonstrations. Three newsletters are included in the collection, two of which were produced
by San José State: San José State College/University News (1966-1977) and Campus Digest (1969-1971).
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into five series: Series I. Faculty Records, 1956-1967; Series II. Newsletters, 1942-1977; Series
III. Newspaper Clippings and Press Releases, 1953-1971; Series IV. Chancellor's Office Releases, 1965-1978; and Series V.
Photographic Materials, 1970-2007.
Related Materials
San Jose State University Office of University Relations records, MSS-2009-03-06.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San José State University -- Public relations
San Jose State College -- Faculty
College publications -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)
College student newspapers and periodicals -- California -- San Jose (Calif.)
San José State University Public Relations and Publications Dept.
San José State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives
Series I. Faculty Records
1956-1967
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains general public relations files about San José State College faculty members. Each file includes information
concerning a SJSC faculty member, such as degrees held, past work experience, family, and a photograph.
Box 1
Faculty Record Cards, "A-FE"
1956-1966
Box 2
Faculty Record Cards, "FI-LY"
1956-1967
Box 3
Faculty Record Cards, "MC-SPR"
1958-1967
Box 4
Faculty Record Cards, "STA-Z"
1958-1966
Series II. Newsletters
1942-1977
Series Scope and Content Summary
The Office of Public Relations and Publications was created in 1953 under the leadership of President John T. Wahlquist (1952-1964).
This series consists of newsletters, two of which were produced by San José State and the third is a national educational
newsletter entitled
Impact (1959-1974). The department produced the
Campus Digest (1969-1971) and
San José State College News/San José State University News (1966-1977), which served as one of the primary communication vehicles for the campus. This series also includes publicity
information regarding the 1964 election and Proposition 2, a ballot measure created to provide grant funding for campus building
construction projects in the California State College system.
Arrangement
The series is arranged chronologically by publication.
Box 25-28
Campus Digest
1952-1983
Scope and Contents
124 Issues plus Indexes
Box 5
Impact, Impetus, San Jose State College News, San Jose State College Reports, and Publicity on Prop 2
1959-1974
Box 6
San José State College News
1966-1968
Box 7
San José State College News and San José State University News
1968-1972
Box 8
San José State University News
1973-1977
Box 9
San Jose State College Promotional Booklets
1942-1967
Box 10-16, 24
Series III. Newspaper Clippings and Press Releases
1953-1971
Series Scope and Content Summary
The bulk of the Public Relations and Publications Department records consist of newspaper clippings and press releases relating
to events that occurred at San José State University over a 20-year period.
Arrangement
The series is arranged chronologically by date and alphabetically within each year.
Box 17-18
Series IV. Chancellor's Office, Board of Trustees, News Releases
1965-1978
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series includes news releases received by the San José State College Public Relations and Publications Department from
the California State College's Chancellor’s Office. These news releases were distributed at the campus level and to the general
public. Many of the announcements document the California budget crisis during this time period, as well as Governor Ronald
Reagan's higher education policies, and the measures SJSC undertook to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically.
Series V. Photographic Materials
1970-2007
Arrangement
This series is arranged into 11 sub-series.
Scope and Contents
This series consists primarily of slides and negatives that include the SJSU campus and campus life, as well as those used
for several campus publications.
Campus Life
1980-ca. 2003
Box 19, Folder 1
Campus Life Photos (1 of 3)
1980-ca. 2003
Box 19, Folder 2
Campus Life Photos (2 of 3)
1980-ca. 2003
Box 19, Folder 3
Campus Life Photos (3 of 3)
1980-ca. 2003
Photography and Graphic Design Archives
1994-2007
Box 19, folder 12
Sesquicentennial (1 of 2)
2006-2007
Box 19, folder 13
Sesquicentennial (2 of 2)
2006-2007
Box 19, folder 14
Spartans in Desert
2006-2007
Box 19, Folder 15
Students and Staff
2001-2006
Box 19, Folder 16
Washington Square Magazine
1997-2005
Box 19, Folder 17
San Jose State Normal School Photos (1 of 2)
Box 19, Folder 18
San Jose State Normal School Photos (2 of 2)
San Jose State University Subject Files
1970-1997
Box 19, Folder 19
Administration Negatives
1982-1987
Box 19, Folder 20
Administration of Justice Negatives
1986-1987
Box 19, Folder 21
Alumni Negatives (1 of 2)
1980-1988
Box 19, Folder 22
Alumni Negatives (2 of 2)
1980-1988
Box 19, Folder 23
Alumni Associations Negatives
1981-1990
Box 19, Folder 24
Alumni Association Membership Negatives
1981
Box 19, Folder 26
Awards, Gifts, and Endowments Negatives
1982-1988
Box 19, Folder 27
Boccardo, Tau Delta Phi Negatives
1980
Box 19, Folder 28
Business, School of, Negatives
1985-1987
Box 20, folder 1
California Negatives
1982-1983
Box 20, Folder 2
California States University Negatives
1982-1984
Box 20, folder 3
Campus (Aerial Views) Negatives
1986
Box 20, folder 4
Campus (Artwork) Negatives
1981-1985
Box 20, folder 5
Campus (Buildings) Negatives
1975-1987
Box 20, Folder 6
Campus (General) Negatives (1 of 4)
1973-1988
Box 20, Folder 7
Campus (General) Negatives (2 of 4)
1973-1988
Box 20, Folder 8
Campus (General) Negatives (3 of 4)
1973-1988
Box 20, Folder 9
Campus (General) Negatives (4 of 4)
1973-1988
Box 20, Folder 10
Campus (Maintenance)
1985
Box 20, Folder 11
Campus (Tower Hall)
1980-1989
Box 20, Folder 12
Career Planning and Placement
1984
Box 20, folder 13
Classroom Situations
Spring 1985
Box 20, Folder 16
Construction and Demolition
1984-1985, 1990
Box 21, folder 2
Golden Grads
1982, 1983, and 1986
Box 21, Folder 5
Housing
December 17, 1986
Box 21, Folder 6
Industrial Studies
1980-1989
Box 21, folder 7
International Center
1980-1989
Box 21, folder 8
L.A. Olympics Negatives
1984
Box 21, Folder 9
Lectures
October 24, 1986
Box 21, Folder 10
Library (Clark)
1981-1982
Box 21, Folder 11
Library (Construction)
1979-1981
Box 21, Folder 12
Library (General)
October 1984
Box 21, Folder 13
Library (Wahlquist)
1980-1983
Box 21, Folder 14
Marching Band Negatives (1 of 2)
1980-1983
Box 21, Folder 15
Marching Band Negatives (2 of 2)
1980-1983
Box 21, Folder 16
Mass Communications Negatives
1980 and 1985
Box 21, Folder 17
Meteorology Negatives
1985-1987
Box 21, Folder 18
Moss Landing Negatives
1980-1982
Box 21, Folder 19
Music Negatives
1980-1988
Box 21, Folder 20
News and Publications
1981-1983
Box 21, Folder 21
Nutrition and Food Service Negatives
Fall 1988
Box 21, Folder 22
Open House Negatives
1982-1983
Box 21, folder 23
Past Presidents Negatives
Box 21, Folder 24
President's Function Negatives
1982
Box 21, Folder 25
Registration Negatives
1970-1983
Box 21, Folder 26
Recreational Center
1986-1989
Box 21, Folder 29
San Jose City Negatives
1980-1988
Box 21, Folder 30
San Jose City Negatives
1997
Box 21, folder 31
Scholarships Negatives
October 13, 1982
Box 21, Folder 32
Science Classroom Negatives
1981-1985
Box 21, Folder 33
Special Education Negatives
1972 and 1984
Box 21, Folder 34
Special Program Negative
1982-1984
Box 21, Folder 35
Sports Negatives
1981 and 1986
Box 21, folder 36
Sports (Men's) Negatives
1981 and 1983
Box 21, Folder 37
Sports (Women's) Negatives
1981-1990
Box 22, folder 1
Staff Negatives (1 of 3)
1981-1988
Box 22, folder 2
Staff Negatives (2 of 3)
1981-1988
Box 22, folder 3
Staff Negatives (3 of 3)
1981-1988
Box 22, Folder 4
Steinbeck Center Negatives
1985
Box 22, Folder 5
"Still Lifes" Negatives
1985
Box 22, Folder 6
Students (Black) Negatives
1985
Box 22, Folder 7
Students (Disabled) Negatives
1984-1987
Box 22, Folder 8
Students (General) Negatives
1981-1987
Box 22, Folder 9
Students (Hispanic) Negatives
1985
Box 22, Folder 10
Students (Older) Negatives
1985
Box 22, Folder 11
Theater Arts Negatives
1980-1981
Box 22, Folder 12
University Night Negatives
1981-1982
Box 22, Folder 13
University Police Negatives
1980-1987
Box 22, Folder 14
Visiting Artists and Professors
1986-1987
Box 22, Folder 15
Wild Art Negatives
1980-1981
Box 22, folder 16
Slides (1 of 2)
1980-1989
Box 22, folder 17
Slides (2 of 2)
1980-1989
Box 22, Folder 18
Slides (1 of 2)
1997-1998
Box 22, folder 19
Slides (2 of 2)
1997-1998
Slides and Negatives
1995-1999
Box 22, Folder 20
Slides and Negatives
1995
Box 22, Folder 21
Slides and Negatives (1 of 2)
1998-1999
Box 22, Folder 22
Slides and Negatives (2 of 2)
1998-1999
Slides of Campus
1990-1999
Box 22, Folder 23
Slide of Campus (1 of 4)
1990-1998
Box 22, folder 24
Slide of Campus (2 of 4)
1990-1998
Box 23, Folder 1
Slides of Campus (3 of 4)
1990-1998
Box 23, Folder 2
Slides of Campus (4 of 4)
1990-1998
Box 23, Folder 3
Campus Negatives
July 1999
University Advancement
1995-1997
Box 23, folder 8
University Advancement Negatives (1 of 3)
1995-1997
Box 23, Folder 9
University Advancement Negatives (2 of 3)
1995-1997
Box 23, folder 10
University Advancement Negatives (3 of 3)
1995-1997
Box 23, Folder 11
Baseball Player Development Contract (PDC) Negatives
Box 23, folder 12
Bolanos Viewbook Negatives
Box 23, Folder 13
Negatives and Slides (1 of 2)
1995-1999
Box 23, Folder 14
Negatives and Slides (2 of 2)
1995-1999
Box 23, Folder 15
Negatives of JR, Maria, and Senga
August 1999
Box 23, Folder 16
Rick Mackinnon August 1999
August 1999
Box 23, Folder 17
San Jose Catalog/Viewbook
2000-2002
Box 23, Folder 18
San Jose State University Basketball Viewbook Negatives
1995
Box 23, Folder 19
San Jose State University Viewbook/Catalog Negatives: Graduation
May 1999
Box 23, Folder 20
Slides and Negatives of Stephanie Apache
1997
Box 23, Folder 21
San Jose State University Viewbook Profile Negatives: Debrah Cairness
Box 23, Folder 22
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Disability
Box 23, Folder 23
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Dwayne Farley
August 8, 1995
Box 23, Folder 24
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Fausto
1995
Box 23, Folder 25
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Hispanic Women Group-Dorms
Box 23, Folder 26
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Indian Res Woman
1995
Box 23, folder 27
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Jerome
1995
Box 23, Folder 28
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Kert Do
July 1999
Box 23, folder 29
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Marilynn Prez
1995
Box 23, folder 30
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Nedney/Tattoo
1995
Box 23, Folder 31
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Nguyen, Sang
1995
Box 23, Folder 32
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Redela Culaton
Box 23, Folder 33
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Rico Vargas
Box 23, Folder 34
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Rodriquez
1997
Box 23, folder 35
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Vahid Mansobi
1995
box 23, Folder 36
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Women's Golf Team
Box 23, Folder 37
San Jose State University Viewbook Negatives: Yoko
Washington Square Magazine
2001
Box 23, Folder 38
Washington Square Magazine: Shark Art Slides (1 of 3)
Winter 2001
Box 23, Folder 39
Washington Square Magazine: Shark Art Slides (2 of 3)
Winter 2001
Box 23, folder 40
Washington Square Magazine: Shark Art Slides (3 of 3)
Winter 2001
