California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Strategic Communications Records, 1951-2009

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Summary

Creators:
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Strategic Communications
Abstract:
The collection contains press releases and news clippings from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Strategic Communications about university events and activities; university faculty, staff, and alumni; and the university's Arabian horses.
Extent:
33.29 Linear Feet (73 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Strategic Communications Records, Collection no. 0042, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains press releases and news clippings about university events and activities; university faculty, staff, students, and alumni; and the university's Arabian horses. The materials date back to when the university was known as Cal Poly Kellogg-Voorhis and was a southern unit of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Biographical / historical:

Strategic Communications is the central communications office of Cal Poly Pomona. It serves as the main media contact for the university and also writes and distributes press releases to members of the media. The office also manages the university's branding and its social media accounts.

The office dates back to the early days of the university when it was known as California Polytechnic College, Kellogg-Voorhis. In the 1951-1952 academic year, Kenneth Young was appointed as head of public relations for what was then known as the "New Bureau" for the Kellogg-Voorhis campus. Other names for the office over the years have included the Office of Information Services, Cal Poly Pomona News and Publications, Office of News and Publications, and the Office of Public Affairs.

Acquisition information:
The materials in the collection were gathered from University Archives files.
Processing information:

The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

The collection was processed by Rob Strauss and Alex Dan in March 2019. In 2024, the materials in the collection were shifted by student assistant Stacy Marines under the supervision of Rob Strauss and the finding aid was updated.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Press Releases and Series 2. Clippings.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Strategic Communications Records, Collection no. 0042, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Location of this collection:
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768, US
Contact:
(909) 869-3775
speccollections@cpp.edu
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